Albany: School Age Childcare Program
Capital District YMCA
Location (2)
City of Albany, New York
Salary
$16 - $22 / HOUR
Locations
2 listed locations
Quick overview
The role involves supervising children in a school-age childcare program and facilitating various activities. Staff are responsible for maintaining safety standards and providing a supportive environment for diverse groups of children.
Requirements summary
Candidates must meet age or educational requirements depending on the specific position and possess relevant experience working with children. All staff are required to maintain childcare-related training and obtain necessary health clearances and certifications.
Job description
GET PAID WHEN YOU NEED IT With our Early Wage Access (EWA) program, access a portion of your earned wages on demand—no need to wait for payday. Enjoy more flexibility and control over your finances.
Open positions: ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT – $16/hour
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be 16 years old (with valid NYS working papers for minors)
- 1 year experience working with children
GROUP LEADER – $16.43/hour
Minimum Qualifications
- HS Diploma/GED
- 2 years experience working with children under 13
SITE SUPERVISOR I OR II – $20.74/hour or $21.99/hour
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate’s degree, School Age Childcare Credential, or 18 college credits in a related field
- 2 years experience with children under 13
- 1 year supervisory experience
Additional qualifications (All positions)
- Maintain 30 hours of childcare-related training every 2 years
- Tuberculosis (TB) Test and physician’s clearance to work in childcare
- Basic computer skills, with strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to relate to diverse groups in the community
- Child Abuse Prevention (Supervisory Staff), CPR, First Aid, AED, Bloodborne Pathogens trainings (completed within 30 days of hire)
Work schedule
- Monday -
- Friday, 2:30pm/3:00pm – 5:30pm/6:00pm (shift start & end times vary by school location)
Part-Time Benefits
Employee YMCA Membership, Y Retirement, Paid Sick Leave, and more!
Benefits
- Paid Sick Leave
- Early Wage Access
- Y Retirement
- Employee YMCA Membership