Child Care Staff

Part-Time Child Care Staff – State College Branch

Hours: 3 PM – 6 PM, Monday through Friday

The YMCA of Centre County – State College Branch is seeking enthusiastic Part-Time Child Care Staff to support the safety, well-being, and development of children in our programs. This role offers the opportunity to create a positive, engaging environment where children can thrive through fun activities and learning experiences.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Maintain knowledge of and compliance with PA Department of Human Services (DHS) regulations.
• Supervise all children and remain physically present with your group at all times.
• Plan and lead activities that support each child’s interests, talents, and learning pace.
• Assist in developing and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Engage with children in games, activities, and special programs in a positive and enthusiastic manner.
• Communicate daily with parents regarding their child’s experience.
• Utilize positive disciplinary methods such as redirection, positive reinforcement, proactive guidance, and time-outs when necessary.
• Complete administrative tasks including meal counts, attendance, incident reports, and supply requests.

Qualifications (must meet at least one):

• High school diploma + 30 credits in an education or human services field.
• High school diploma + 600+ hours of secondary training.
• High school diploma + 15 credits in an education or human services field + 1 year experience working with children.
• High school diploma + 2 years experience working with children.

Salary & Benefits:

• $14 – $15.50 per hour (based on education and experience)
• Retirement program
• Generous employee discounts on YMCA programs
• FREE YMCA membership with access to all four YMCA of Centre County facilities
• Opportunities for professional development