<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionDescription:
WHO WE ARE: Healthy Kids is not just another childcare provider. We are Inc. 5,000's fastest-growing provider of Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp Programs with over 100 locations and growing. We are a certified benefit corporation on a mission to reinvent accessible and affordable childcare for today’s families and create opportunities for our team to do what they love (and feel valued while doing it). Join our award-winning community and dive into a world of excitement, growth, and endless possibilities. Check out what it's like to work with us at <a href="https://www.healthykidsprograms.com/workwithus" target="_blank">https://www.healthykidsprograms.com/workwithus</a>.
 
 
We're hiring Assistant Directors and Group Teachers for our Before and After School Program at Port Allegany Elementary School in Port Allegany, PA.
 
 
JOB STATUS: Part-time, non-exempt
PAY: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
 
 
JOB CONSISTS OF:
<ul>
<li>Guiding Compliance: Ensure that both staff and program adhere to state guidelines, Healthy Kids policies, and the rules set by our host school.</li>
<li>Bringing the Fun: Direct engaging hands-on activities based on the Healthy Kids Curriculum, covering fitness, STEAM, academics, arts, and more. Plus, don't forget about homework completion – you'll be the ultimate homework hero!</li>
<li>Managing Like a Boss: Take charge of essential management tasks, including maintaining accurate attendance and registration records, and ensuring proper staffing levels to keep the program running smoothly.</li>
<li>Keeping Everyone in the Loop: Maintain open lines of communication with parents and family members through the Playground App.</li>
<li>Team Collaboration: Communicate effectively and regularly with your direct report, ensuring they're up to speed on daily occurrences and addressing any issues that arise in a timely manner. By working together as a cohesive team, we'll provide the highest quality of care, foster a positive working environment, and proactively tackle any challenges that come our way.</li>
<li>Provide support to the Director by assisting with light administrative tasks as needed.</li>
</ul>
Requirements:
MINIUMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
<ul>
<li>You're 18 years or older.</li>
<li>You have 2 years of experience working with children under 13.</li>
<li>You've got the green light from your doctor - medically fit to rock all the job duties and free of any communicable diseases including TB.</li>
<li>You’re warm, friendly, and upbeat. Exceptional people skills are your jam, whether it's with kiddos, parents, or fellow team members. Plus, you're professional, reliable, and always prompt.</li>
<li>You're ready to bend, stretch, lift, carry (up to 50 lbs.), and basically do whatever it takes to keep up with kids!</li>
</ul>
 
 
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
<ul>
<li>An associate degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education, or the human services field and 2 years of experience with children.</li>
</ul>
OR
<ul>
<li>Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and actively pursuing an associate degree in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education, or a related human services field, with 2 years of experience working with children.</li>
</ul>
 
 
PART-TIME PERKS:
<ul>
<li>Telehealth Benefits: Stay healthy and happy with access to virtual care</li>
<li>Vision Insurance: Keep your vision clear—because we want you to see your future with us!</li>
<li>Dental Insurance: Smile bright with dental coverage that keeps you healthy from the inside out.</li>
<li>AFLAC Supplemental Plans: Because we believe in going above and beyond to take care of our team.</li>
<li>401(k) for eligible employees: Yep, we're serious about your future too!</li>
<li>Paid Sick Time Off: Because your health should always come first.</li>
<li>On-Demand Pay: Why wait for payday when you can have your money when you need it?</li>
<li>Career Development: Level up your skills and expertise on us!</li>
<li>Growth Opportunities: We’re growing and we need people to grow with us!</li>
</ul>
 
 
Healthy Kids is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
 
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Healthy Kids Programs makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, visit: healthykidsprograms.com

Before and After School Assistant Director and Group Teacher

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionDescription:
WHO WE ARE: Healthy Kids is not just another childcare provider. We are Inc. 5,000's fastest-growing provider of Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp Programs with over 100 locations and growing. We are a certified benefit corporation on a mission to reinvent accessible and affordable childcare for today’s families and create opportunities for our team to do what they love (and feel valued while doing it). Join our award-winning community and dive into a world of excitement, growth, and endless possibilities. Check out what it's like to work with us at healthykidsprograms.com/workwithus.
 
 
We're on the lookout for a dynamic Director to lead our Before and After School Program at Port Allegany Elementary School in Port Allegany, PA. As the Site Director, you'll be the driving force behind every aspect of the operation of the Healthy Kids Program Site.
 
 
JOB STATUS: Part-Time, Non-Exempt
PAY: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
 
 
JOB CONSISTS OF:
<ul>
<li>Guiding Compliance: Ensure that both staff and program adhere to state guidelines, Healthy Kids policies, and the rules set by our host school.</li>
<li>Bringing the Fun: Direct engaging hands-on activities based on the Healthy Kids Curriculum, covering fitness, STEAM, academics, arts, and more. Plus, don't forget about homework completion – you'll be the ultimate homework hero!</li>
<li>Managing Like a Boss: Take charge of essential management tasks, including maintaining accurate attendance and registration records, and ensuring proper staffing levels to keep the program running smoothly.</li>
<li>Keeping Everyone in the Loop: Maintain open lines of communication with parents and family members through the Playground App.</li>
<li>Team Collaboration: Communicate effectively and regularly with your direct report, ensuring they're up to speed on daily occurrences and addressing any issues that arise in a timely manner. By working together as a cohesive team, we'll provide the highest quality of care, foster a positive working environment, and proactively tackle any challenges that come our way.</li>
</ul>
Requirements:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
To be qualified as a director, you shall meet or exceed the following qualifications:
<ul>
<li>A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education, or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children.</li>
</ul>
OR
<ul>
<li>A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education, or the human services field and 2 years of experience with children.</li>
</ul>
OR
 
<ul>
<li>An associate degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education, or the human services field and 3 years of experience with children.</li>
</ul>
OR
<ul>
<li>An associate degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education, or the human services field, and 4 years of experience with children.</li>
</ul>
 
 
QUALIFICATIONS:
<ul>
<li>You've got the green light from your doctor - medically fit to rock all the job duties and free of any communicable diseases including TB.</li>
<li>You’re warm, friendly, and upbeat. Exceptional people skills are your jam, whether it's with kiddos, parents, or fellow team members. Plus, you're professional, reliable, and always prompt.</li>
<li>You're ready to bend, stretch, lift, carry (up to 50 lbs.), and basically do whatever it takes to keep up with energetic kiddos!</li>
</ul>
 
 
PART-TIME PERKS:
<ul>
<li>Telehealth Benefits: Stay healthy and happy with access to virtual care</li>
<li>Vision Insurance: Keep your vision clear—because we want you to see your future with us!</li>
<li>Dental Insurance: Smile bright with dental coverage that keeps you healthy from the inside out.</li>
<li>AFLAC Supplemental Plans: Because we believe in going above and beyond to take care of our team.</li>
<li>401(k) for eligible employees: Yep, we're serious about your future too!</li>
<li>Paid Sick Time Off: Because your health should always come first.</li>
<li>On-Demand Pay: Why wait for payday when you can have your money when you need it?</li>
<li>Career Development: Level up your skills and expertise on us!</li>
<li>Growth Opportunities: We’re growing and we need people to grow with us!</li>
</ul>
 
 
Healthy Kids is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
 
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Healthy Kids Programs makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, visit: healthykidsprograms.com

Before and After School Program Director

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
Full-time: 1 Blue Bird Square, Olean NY 14760
IPS Employment Specialists play an important role in rehabilitation programs, contributing significant value to multidisciplinary team, while being responsible for working with prospective employers to develop employment opportunities for the individual, provide job coaching and benefits counseling to the individual. 
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  
<ul>
<li>Knowledge and demonstration of agency core values in day-to-day activities</li>
<li>Explore individuals’ needs in taking steps to achieve Vocational Goals.</li>
<li>Spend at least 65% of their work hours off-site, in the community. Off-site, community locations include but are not limited to ACCES-VR offices, employment settings, libraries, schools and colleges, coffee shops, individuals’ homes, training sites, and time spent traveling to different community locations.</li>
<li>Activities may include, but are not limited to, direct service provision including collaborative documentation and job development activities, such as networking with community employers.</li>
<li>Provide rapid non-traditional employment opportunities to those individuals seeking such goals.</li>
<li>Provide resources for individuals regarding Work Incentive Benefits for those on SSDI/SI who pursue vocational goals.</li>
<li>Network within your service county with businesses and vocational programs to develop relationships for job placements. </li>
<li>Ability to utilize electronic data systems (i.e. electronic records and computers).</li>
<li>Frequent or occasional driving of personal vehicle for purpose of transporting clients in the community and/or site visits (client or work related)</li>
</ul>
SKILLS/COMPETENCIES: 
<ul>
<li>Proficient in the use of computer software such as MSWord, Excel, EHR and NYESS.</li>
<li>Completing assessments and individualized service plans. </li>
<li>Knowledge of principles and techniques of vocational guidance and community resources</li>
<li>Experience working with benefits and financial management in relation to identified goal.</li>
<li>Knowledge of behavioral health diagnoses and understand barriers to employment that these health issues may present.</li>
<li>Creative abilities in working with clients to motivate and strategize for addressing barriers to employment or other goals.</li>
<li>Play an active role in service plan reviews and is a regular attendee on team meetings/case conferences to coordinate efforts with vocational staff of the ACT team to avoid duplication.</li>
</ul>
EDUCATION/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS: 
<ul>
<li>Must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED or TASC) </li>
<li>Initial &amp; on-going training in vocational services</li>
<li>Initial &amp; on-going training in benefits and financial management in relation to barriers to goals</li>
<li>Training and completion of all Center of Practice Innovation Individual Placement &amp; Support training required by Office of Mental Health.</li>
</ul>
EXPERIENCE: 
<ul>
<li>An ability to travel independently, or with reasonable accommodations, throughout the community and outreach with local employers. </li>
<li>Six (6) months of personal or professional experience in human services.</li>
<li>Experience in working with vocational needs of persons with disabilities</li>
</ul>
OTHER: 
<ul>
<li>Must possess a valid Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record, and possess a personal vehicle for job requirement</li>
</ul>
ADA REQUIREMENTS: 
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose an undue hardship on the company. 
 Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position. 
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES: 
<ul>
<li>Reading, writing and communicating fluently in English.</li>
<li>Hearing and speaking to express ideas and/or exchange information in person or over the telephone.</li>
<li>Seeing to read labels, posters, documents, PC screens, etc.</li>
<li>Sitting, standing, moving about or walking for occasional or frequent periods of time</li>
<li>Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment.</li>
<li>Kneeling, bending at the waist, stooping and reaching overhead.</li>
<li>Retrieving and storing files and supplies; occasionally carrying and/or lifting light objects </li>
</ul>
WORKING CONDITIONS: 
<ul>
<li>General office setting</li>
<li>Community-based setting</li>
</ul>

Individual Placement & Support Employment Specialist

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
Posting Date: 10/9/2025 
 
West Valley Cleanup Alliance is the prime contractor selected by the U.S. Department of Energy to manage the Phase 1B Deactivation &amp; Demolition Contract at the West Valley Demonstration Project site. The site is a scenic 30-minute drive south of Buffalo, New York. In cooperation with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, West Valley Demonstration Project continues to decontaminate and decommission facilities at this site.
We are a premier employer in the Western New York and southern-tier areas. Lifelong careers are common at WVCA. 
The Internship Program is an 8–10-week program with a 4-day workweek (10 hours per day).
 
Apply on-line at West Valley Cleanup and click on "Careers"
JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE OF POSITION
The internship program is designed to provide a comprehensive learning experience, develop practical skills, enhance knowledge, and make meaningful contributions to projects. Intern assignments will be determined based on business need and role availability with consideration to skills and development goals. 
The Radiation Protection Intern will be provided an opportunity to participate in the execution of radiological protection engineering activities across all aspects of the WVDP Radiological Protection Program.

SPECIFIC PROJECTS/RESPONSIBILITES
<ul>
<li>Assist with implementation and exchange of optically stimulated luminescence dosimetry.</li>
<li>Evaluate instrumentation and technology associated with large area outdoor scanning surveys.</li>
<li>Assist with Functional Area Element assessments due during the internship period.</li>
<li>Gain field experience in design and implementation of RP related engineering and administrative techniques and controls.</li>
</ul>
 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience:
<ul>
<li>Pursuing a BA/BS in Applied Health Physics, Operational Health Physics, Dosimetry, Instrumentation</li>
<li>Must be at least a rising Junior </li>
</ul>
Other Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Ability to intern for 10 weeks</li>
<li>Enthusiasm for learning and adapting to new challenges</li>
</ul>
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/SCOPE OF WORK
<ul>
<li>Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following established safe work practices and procedures; including following all safety rules, use of proper personal protective equipment (PPE), investigating and reporting identified safety concerns or situations.</li>
<li>Adhere to standards contained in the Company “Code of Conduct,” Company EEO practices, and DOE directives.</li>
<li>Perform diverse assignments within functional specialty.</li>
<li>Establish schedules to accomplish routine and special tasks.</li>
<li>Collaborate with team members on projects to contribute to the organization’s effectiveness. </li>
<li>Participate in projects and deliverables as directed by manager.</li>
<li>Support the team in preparing reports, presentations, and technical documentation.</li>
<li>Prepare a Final Presentation for Staff Managers at the end of the internship depicting internship experience and accomplished projects.</li>
</ul>
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
<ul>
<li>Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.</li>
<li>Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft suite.</li>
<li>Exhibit professional behavior which promotes teamwork, fosters cooperation, and enhances productivity in the workplace.</li>
<li>Ability to effectively manage, organize, and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.</li>
<li>Perform tasks under general supervision for most assignments.</li>
<li>Assist in planning and coordinating project activities to accomplish assigned tasks in a timely manner.</li>
</ul>
An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. 
U.S. Citizenship is required for employment.
 This Organization Participates in E-Verify
WVCA is a drug free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screen, and background investigation. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.

STEM Intern-Radiation Protection (C-1408) Summer 2026

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionDescription:
WHO WE ARE: Healthy Kids is not just another childcare provider. We are Inc. 5,000's fastest-growing provider of Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp Programs with over 100 locations and growing. We are a certified benefit corporation on a mission to reinvent accessible and affordable childcare for today’s families and create opportunities for our team to do what they love (and feel valued while doing it). Join our award-winning community and dive into a world of excitement, growth, and endless possibilities. Check out what it's like to work with us at <a href="https://www.healthykidsprograms.com/workwithus" target="_blank">https://www.healthykidsprograms.com/workwithus</a>.
 
 
We're hiring Assistant Directors and Group Teachers for our Before and After School Program at Port Allegany Elementary School in Port Allegany, PA.
 
 
JOB STATUS: Part-time, non-exempt
PAY: $16.00 per hour
 
 
JOB CONSISTS OF:
<ul>
<li>Guiding Compliance: Ensure that both staff and program adhere to state guidelines, Healthy Kids policies, and the rules set by our host school.</li>
<li>Bringing the Fun: Direct engaging hands-on activities based on the Healthy Kids Curriculum, covering fitness, STEAM, academics, arts, and more. Plus, don't forget about homework completion – you'll be the ultimate homework hero!</li>
<li>Managing Like a Boss: Take charge of essential management tasks, including maintaining accurate attendance and registration records, and ensuring proper staffing levels to keep the program running smoothly.</li>
<li>Keeping Everyone in the Loop: Maintain open lines of communication with parents and family members through the Playground App.</li>
<li>Team Collaboration: Communicate effectively and regularly with your direct report, ensuring they're up to speed on daily occurrences and addressing any issues that arise in a timely manner. By working together as a cohesive team, we'll provide the highest quality of care, foster a positive working environment, and proactively tackle any challenges that come our way.</li>
<li>Provide support to the Director by assisting with light administrative tasks as needed.</li>
</ul>
Requirements:
MINIUMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
<ul>
<li>You're 18 years or older.</li>
<li>You have 2 years of experience working with children under 13.</li>
<li>You've got the green light from your doctor - medically fit to rock all the job duties and free of any communicable diseases including TB.</li>
<li>You’re warm, friendly, and upbeat. Exceptional people skills are your jam, whether it's with kiddos, parents, or fellow team members. Plus, you're professional, reliable, and always prompt.</li>
<li>You're ready to bend, stretch, lift, carry (up to 50 lbs.), and basically do whatever it takes to keep up with kids!</li>
</ul>
 
 
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
<ul>
<li>An associate degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education, or the human services field and 2 years of experience with children.</li>
</ul>
OR
<ul>
<li>Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and actively pursuing an associate degree in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education, or a related human services field, with 2 years of experience working with children.</li>
</ul>
 
 
PART-TIME PERKS:
<ul>
<li>Telehealth Benefits: Stay healthy and happy with access to virtual care</li>
<li>Vision Insurance: Keep your vision clear—because we want you to see your future with us!</li>
<li>Dental Insurance: Smile bright with dental coverage that keeps you healthy from the inside out.</li>
<li>AFLAC Supplemental Plans: Because we believe in going above and beyond to take care of our team.</li>
<li>401(k) for eligible employees: Yep, we're serious about your future too!</li>
<li>Paid Sick Time Off: Because your health should always come first.</li>
<li>On-Demand Pay: Why wait for payday when you can have your money when you need it?</li>
<li>Career Development: Level up your skills and expertise on us!</li>
<li>Growth Opportunities: We’re growing and we need people to grow with us!</li>
</ul>
 
 
Healthy Kids is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
 
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Healthy Kids Programs makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, visit: healthykidsprograms.com

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Assistant Child Care Director at YMCA of the Twin Tiers oversees the development and operations of YMCA ELC under the direction of the Executive Director.
OUR CULTURE:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Implements the Creative Curriculum in classroom. Prepares and implements age appropriate activities to provide for developmental growth.
2. Submits monthly lesson plans through the Teaching Strategies platform
3. Maintains children’s records in compliance with state regulations and YMCA procedures
4. Communicates information directly with parents/guardians
5. Ensures compliance with NYS Office of Child and Family Services (OCFS) regulations (i.e. safety, nutrition, discipline, staff, health care plan, training)
6. Maintains a safe, healthy, warm, engaging, and inviting environment.
7. Identifies and resolves problem areas to ensure parent satisfaction.
8. Acts as a role model for children and adults by conducting themselves in a caring, responsible, honest, and respectful manner.
9. Ensures safety and appropriate behavior in the classroom and the entire ELC and manages transitions smoothly.
10. Works with the ELC Assistant Director in the design of the classroom space and is responsible for making sure that materials are ready for use and put away at the end of the day.
11. Uses Teaching Strategies GOLD to observe and assess children, providing information on the child’s developmental level
12. Responsible for setting up a system writing daily notes for families that reflect the child’s daily experiences in the program.
13. Responsible for the supervision and training of classroom assistant teachers and aides
14. Keeps the safety of children as a first priority. Emphasizes personal safety and emotional well-being with the children, families, and other staff at all times.
15. Uses positive and constructive methods of behavior management
16. Participates in 30 hours of training per year and 25% must be in the area of children with special needs.
17. Assists the ELC Director and Assistant Director in evaluating the staff annually.
18. Assists the ELC Director in evaluating the staff annually.
19. Helps conduct student assessments and parent/teacher conferences.
20. Keeps updated professional knowledge through self-study, research, and/or conference/workshop participation.
21. Maintains certification in CPR, First Aid, and other certifications as required for the position.
22. Builds bridges within the community so that all segments of society have access to the Y.
23. Participates in branch programs and special events as requested.
24. Represents the YMCA in a professional manner at all times.
25. Attends regularly scheduled staff meetings.
26. Adherence to Confidentiality policy and code of ethics at all times.
27. Adherence to all policies regarding personal conduct as listed in the YMCA Employee Handbook.
28. Carries out additional responsibilities and assignments deemed necessary by the CEO or the Director.
29. This job description may not be all-inclusive and duties may be modified when deemed appropriate by the CEO or the Director.
QUALIFICATIONS:
● Bachelor's degree in human services, social services, recreation, business or equivalent.
● YMCA Team Leader or Multi-Team Leader certification preferred.
● Four or more years of program management experience, preferably in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency.
● Ability to direct programs through supervision of volunteers and staff, development and monitoring of budgets, marketing and public relations, program development and fundraising.
● Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations.
● Proven track record of developing authentic and deepened relationships with others.
● Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations.
● CPR and First Aid certifications may be required.
BENEFITS:
- COMPLIMENTARY YMCA Family Membership 
- Program/Child Care Discounts
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- Flexible Schedules
- Generous PTO package
- Long Term Disability (Company pays on behalf of the employee)
- Life Insurance (Company pays up to salary on behalf of the employee)
- Retirement Plan Options
The YMCA is an equal opportunity employment company. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, or arrest record. As an employer, we will try to reasonably accommodate employees with religious beliefs.

ELC Teachers

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY: 
Under the direction of the ELC Director, in accordance with the goals of the Olean YMCA and the regulations of the New York State Office of Children and Family Services, the Teacher Assistant is responsible for the daily operation of their assigned room in the Early Learning Center.
 
This position also treats everyone with courtesy, respect and consideration; displays integrity; listens actively and genuinely; communicates in a clear and pleasant manner; embraces differences among people; demonstrates an active willingness to learn and grow; accepts constructive criticism; works cooperatively as a team member. 
 
Greets everyone by using names whenever possible; extends thanks whenever appropriate; makes relationship building the number one priority at all times. This position is responsible for ensuring that the mission, purpose, image and core values of the YMCA are conveyed. 
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 
1. Works with lead teach to implement the Curriculum in classroom.
2. Assists lead teacher in developing monthly lesson plans.
3. Communicates information directly with parents/guardians.
4. Ensures compliance with NYS Office of Child and Family Services (OCFS) regulations (i.e. safety, nutrition, discipline, staff, health care plan, training).
5. Maintains a safe, healthy, warm, engaging, and inviting environment.
6. Identifies and resolves problem areas to ensure parent satisfaction.
7. Acts as a role model for children and adults by conducting themselves in a caring, responsible, honest, and respectful manner.
8. Ensures safety and appropriate behavior in the classroom and the entire ELC and helps to manage transitions smoothly.
9. Assists in evaluation and assess children to determine developmental level.
10. Records in writing on daily notes for families that reflect the child’s daily experiences in the program.
11. Keeps the safety of children as a first priority. Emphasizes personal safety and emotional well-being with the children, families, and other staff at all times.
12. Uses positive and constructive methods of behavior management.
13. Participates in 30 hours of training per year and 25% must be in the area of children with special needs.
14. Keeps updated professional knowledge through self-study, research, and/or conference/workshop participation.
15. Maintains certification in CPR, First Aid, and other certifications as required for the position.
16. Builds bridges within the community so that all segments of society have access to the Y.
17. Participates in branch programs and special events as requested.
18. Represents the YMCA in a professional manner at all times.
19. Attends regularly scheduled staff meetings.
20. Adherence to Confidentiality policy and code of ethics at all times.
21. Adherence to all policies regarding personal conduct as listed in the YMCA Employee Handbook.
22. Carries out additional responsibilities and assignments deemed necessary by the CEO or the Director.
23. This job description may not be all-inclusive and duties may be modified when deemed appropriate by the CEO or the Director.
 
QUALIFICATIONS: 
In accordance with the New York State Office of Children and Family Services, the Assistant Teacher must be at least 18 years of age and must have substantial experience working with children under the age of 5 years. 
 
Prior to the start of employment, documentation of a current medical statement and TB skin test must be submitted and every two years, thereafter. 
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 
The physical demands that are described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
 
While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to: bend, stoop, kneel, twist, sit, reach with hands, grasp, stand, hear, speak, have finger dexterity, walk, push, pull and have visual acuity. Must have ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings. Requires light physical effort such as frequent lifting of small children, or occasionally working in uncomfortable positions such as on the floor. 
 
BENEFITS:
- COMPLIMENTARY Family YMCA Membership 
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- Generous PTO
- Program/Child Care Discounts
- Flexible Schedule
- Retirement Plan Options
The YMCA is an equal opportunity employment company. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, or arrest record. As an employer, we will try to reasonably accommodate employees with religious beliefs.

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