Principal Responsibilities:

• Change diapers in accordance with JCC diaper changing policy.
• Distribute parent-provided lunches and snacks, including the spoon/bottle-feeding of younger children.
• Interact with children through reading, game play, coloring, painting, and gym play.
• Maintain daily attendance records, including date and time.
• Perform daily room/equipment upkeep and cleaning.
• Greet parents and children warmly and by name (when possible).
• Any other tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Education/Experience:

• High school diploma
• Two years experience caring for children

Performance Expectations:

• Provide positive guidance in redirecting children; minimal discipline designed to separate a child from others when his behavior interferes with the positive play.
• The room and equipment is to be left clean at the end of each shift, and toys are to be disinfected on a regular basis using disinfectant or hot water and soap in sink.
• Uphold all policies and rules governing the Babysitting Room as well as the Jewish Community Center and keep all members informed as to the status of these rules and their implications.
• Be available as a substitute to cover other providers' shifts if necessary and when able.
• Make arrangements to cover your own absences at least 24 hours in advance or as soon as possible on sick days. If you cannot find a replacement, call your supervisor as soon as possible.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Work as a team member to maintain a high quality of care giving.
• Provide excellent customer service to JCC members, guests, and staff by adhering to the JCC Core Values.

Minimum Physical Requirements:

• Vision.
• Must be able to lift and carry a child up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to change diapers, pick up toys, wash dishes, wipe tables, sweep floors, transport children to and from gym or outside play yard, and supervise and participate in outside and gym play.
• Must be able to escort children from the building during fire drills.

Salary:

Under $25,000

Agency Information:

Early Childhood Philosophy:

Our Early Childhood Education Program seeks to provide an educational environment that fosters each child's self-image, curiosity to learn about the world, and confidence in his or her developing physical, intellectual, and social skills. Our intent is not to teach a selection of specific skills in preparation for the academic world of the elementary school. Rather, it is to instill in children an image of themselves as capable learners. It is to provide each child an environment rich in possibilities for child-initiated and directed, teacher supported learning, through active exploration and play. At the JCC, we believe that the best preparation for the academic work of the years ahead begins in an early program that nurtures children, reinforces their natural disposition to ask questions and find answers, and strengthens children's ability to function as both strong individuals and as caring members of a child-sized community.

The History of the JCC Early Childhood Education Program:

The JCC opened its first nursery school program in 1951 and in 1989 the JCC moved to its present building. With this move, we renamed our program, JCC School for the Early Years. In 1998 we opened a second wing to our early childhood hallway with 3 more classrooms. These rooms now house our child care children, ages 18 months through 5 years. In 2015 we added an additional 3 classrooms and a motor skills room which allowed for 55 more children. We currently care for approximately 185 children in our ECE Program.

Who We Are

The JCC is a non-profit community center that welcomes the diverse population of York County, regardless of religion, financial or ethnic background. Since 1910 the JCC's role has changed and expanded to reflect the current times. Our staff is committed to providing members and guests with high quality programs and customer service. Included in a membership is the use of the fitness center, over 100 group and water fitness classes each week, lap and family swims, open gym use, family art and gym activities, a relaxation center complete with whirlpool, sauna and steam room, and discounts on fitness, social, and enrichment classes and programs.

The JCC provides programming for:

• Wellness & Fitness for all ages
• Youth Fitness, Dance & Sports
• Children's Education and Child Care
• Holocaust Education
• Diversity Education
• Jewish Cultural Programs
• Contemporary Adult Programming