School Age Child Care
We Are Currently Hiring for the 2012-2013 School Year!
School Age Child Care is a before and after school child care program for school-aged children. The program is run and operated by the YMCA in 15 different communities including:
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Brentwood's Swasey Central School Danville Elementary School East Kingston Elementary School Fremont's Ellis School Hampstead Central School Hampton's Marston School Seabrook Elementary School |
Kingston's DJ Bakie School Newton's Memorial School North Hampton School Plaistow's Pollard School Raymond's Lamprey River Elementary School Hampton Falls Lincoln Akerman School Stratham Memorial School Exeter - YMCA at 30 Linden St |
Our before and after school programs operate all days that school is in session. After school programs run from the end of the school day until 6:00pm. Most before school programs begin at 7:00am and run until the school day begins. Brentwood, East Kingston, Hampstead, Hampton and Stratham before school programs begin at 6:45am. There are no before school programs in Hampton Falls, North Hampton, Exeter and Seabrook. A Kindergarten program is held in Stratham at 1:15pm.
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Read on for more information regarding our positions and current openings.
Site Directors
Requirements: At least 20 years of age; interact well with children ages 5-15; work independently to run program and supervise assistants; have strong sense of community; and exhibit core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Must have ONE of the following: Bachelor's or Associate's degree in elementary or early childhood education or recreation; 1000 hours of child care experience plus 12 credits in education, early childhood education, human growth and development, or recreation or are a certified recreation director; 2000 hours of child care experience plus enrollment in above course work; or current certification as an educator by the NH Department of Education.
Group Leaders
Requirements: At least 18 years of age; have a high school diploma or GED; interact well with children ages 5-15; work independently under supervision of director; have strong sense of community; and exhibit core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Must have ONE of the following: 600 hours of childcare experience; 3 credits in elementary education, human growth and development, behavior management, recreation or early childhood education; be a certified coach.
Program Assistants
Responsibilities include: Assisting the Site Director with all aspects of program including leading activities, games and arts and crafts; helping with homework and snack/breakfast; behavior management; and maintaining positive relationships with parents and school personnel.
Requirements: Be at least 16 years of age; have, or be working toward, a high school diploma or equivalent; interact well with children ages 5-15; work independently under supervision of director; have strong sense of community; and exhibit core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
