An exciting opportunity to join the team of a progressive YMCA located in vibrant Somerset County, New Jersey. The YMCA is one of the nation’s leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. With a 150-year-old history, Greater Somerset County YMCA (GSCY) is a pillar of the community and has seven locations across three counties, which collectively serve upwards of 30,000 individuals. GSCY has 100 full-time and 950 part-time employees along with operating revenues to $22+ million.
The Y empowers everyone—no matter who they are or where they are from. To fulfill our purpose of strengthening community for all, GSCY is committed to being an inclusive organization and leveraging our collective impact to address social inequities. To learn more about GSCY, visit our website: http://gscymca.org
Somerville YMCA is seeking caring, energetic, and dependable individuals to support preschool-aged children in our Before and After Care program. Counselors will help create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children can play, learn, and build positive relationships. This position is fully on-site and is not remote.
Essential Functions
· Actively supervise preschool-aged children and maintain a safe, welcoming environment.
· Lead age-appropriate activities, including arts and crafts, stories, music, games, sensory play, and outdoor activities.
· Assist children with daily routines, transitions, handwashing, toileting, snack time, and cleanup.
· Encourage positive behavior, cooperation, independence, and social-emotional development.
· Build positive relationships with children and families.
· Set up, organize, clean, and disinfect program spaces, toys, and equipment.
· Communicate behavioral, health, or safety concerns to the Site Supervisor.
· Follow YMCA policies, emergency procedures, child-abuse-prevention guidelines, and New Jersey childcare licensing requirements.
Qualifications
Must be at least 17 years old.
Must have a high school diploma or be a high school senior.
Experience working with preschool-aged children in a structured setting is preferred.
Must be patient, dependable, and able to respond calmly to challenging situations.
Must have strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with children, families, and staff.
Must complete all required background checks, training, and certifications.
Requirements
Hours:
Before Care: 7:00am-8:15am
After Care: 2:15pm-6pm
Candidates may work Before Care, After Care, or both shifts based on availability and program needs.
Benefits of working part-time at GSCY include:
Greater Somerset County YMCA is a drug free work environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information who share our values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
Greater Somerset County YMCA is a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose and each other. Guided by the Y's core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility, we work today to build a better tomorrow. For a better us.
Greater Somerset County YMCA employs more than 1,000 people and provides volunteer opportunities for more than 1,600 people through our branches, including: Bridgewater YMCA, Franklin Twp YMCA, Hillsborough YMCA, Plainfield YMCA, Somerset Hills YMCA, and Somerville YMCA.
Every day, our staff — of all ages with diverse backgrounds and life experiences — work to bridge the gap in community needs. Our full and part-time employees enjoy competitive benefits and are offered opportunities for professional development as well as a rewarding atmosphere. A free membership to the Y is included for all staff.
Serving more than 30,000 members, Greater Somerset County YMCA is so much more than a fitness center. At the Y, our goal is to improve overall health and well-being, ignite youth empowerment, inspire action, and demonstrate the importance of connections in and across the communities we serve. The Y empowers everyone—no matter who they are or where they’re from—by ensuring access to resources, relationships and opportunities for all to learn, grow and thrive.
Greater Somerset County YMCA is a drug free work environment. We are committed to non-discriminatory policies and all qualified applicants who share our values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility will be considered for employment.
