Thousand Oaks Care

Come work with the Y in making a difference in the lives of youth! Our Teachers bring warmth, patience, and understanding to the classroom every day, encouraging children to learn and grow. The YMCA is committed to making their centers successful and know that creating meaningful relationships with children, families, and their team play a crucial role in that success. The YMCA is looking for Childcare Aides at our locations in Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks and Simi Valley. Our Childcare Aides assist in the deliver of a high-quality child development program and will also provide a quality experience to children and parents that focus on the YMCA values: Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Implements curriculum and program activities within the established guidelines. 2. Nurtures children through purposeful programming dedicated to building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families. 3. Supervises the children, classroom or site, and all activities including ADA accommodations where appropriate. 4. Follows all policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies. 5. Continuously scans a variety of environments and surrounding areas for potential hazards and takes appropriate action to remove or avoid them and informs senior staff. 6. Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child. 7. Uses positive reinforcement techniques to address children's behavioral concerns. 8. Maintains program site and equipment. 9. Maintains required program records. 10. Attends staff meetings, trainings and completes all assigned on-line trainings. 11. Attends and participates in family nights, as well as program activities. 12. Performs other duties as assigned.