Job Description

Job Location Mission Viejo - Mission Viejo, CA 92694 Position Type Part Time Salary Range $16.90 - $20.45 Hourly

The YMCA currently has Part-time Childcare entry-level Assistant and Teacher 1 positions available in South Orange County.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist with curriculum-aligned activities for participants, including homework assistance, social-emotional learning, arts and crafts, STEM/STEAM, and physical education.
• Foster youth success through mentorship, guidance, and encouragement, actively encouraging program engagement and participation.
• Support participants in making positive choices, implementing appropriate disciplinary actions when needed to create a stable and nurturing atmosphere conducive to their success.
• Communicate and work effectively with participants, staff, parents, school personnel, and community partners.
• Record and maintain daily attendance and other documentation as required.
• Preferred availability
  • Opening shifts- 6:30am to 8:00am
  • Part-time shifts- 1:30pm to 6:00pm

Qualifications

Requirements & Experience for Assistant or Teacher 1 position:

• Be over the age of 18
• Assistant: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Assistant: 6 months experience working with children preferred
• Teacher 1 6 units in Child Development or a related field; and continuous enrollment in a minimum of 2 units per semester toward completion of 12 units required
• Teacher 1 6 months working with children required

Benefits of working with the Y:

• Tuition Reimbursement*
• Part-time and Full-time positions are available
• FREE Gym Membership
• FREE Workout Classes
• FREE Pool Access
• FREE Training and Certifications
• FREE Virtual Health Care Solutions (Teledoc)
• Program Discounts * Up to 100 percent off child care programs
• Paid Sick Time
• YMCA Retirement Fund*
• Community Impact
• Flexible Schedule
• Medical and Dental Benefits available for Full-time staff

The YMCA has opportunities available in the areas below:

• San Clemente
• Laguna Niguel
• San Juan Capistrano
• Aliso Viejo
• Ladera Ranch
• Mission Viejo
• Lake Forest
• Rancho Mission Viejo
• Rancho Santa Margarita

Learn more about opportunities at the Y www.ymcaoc.org/careers

Once a conditional offer is made, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check, drug screen, and will be asked to provide criminal history. Criminal history will be analyzed on a case-by-case basis as it related to the position. YMCA of Orange County participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S