Looking to start your career in Child Development?

Have a sincere interest in bettering the lives of our San Diego Youth?

Are you 18 or older?

Rancho Bernardo, (Poway) San Diego -  Rancho Bernardo High School 

Licensed after-school program for teens & young adults 12-22 with disabilities in a group setting. We promote independence & social skills & participate in sports, art, group games, art & more!

Y would I apply?

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• Opportunities for Growth
• Community Involvement
• PART TIME Perks
  • Complimentary Y Membership
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Professional Development Opportunities 

Sound good? (We think so, too!) Here’s what you would do:

• Facilitate the inclusion of high school students in after school activities by accompanying and supervising students.
• Provide physical support per the individual needs of the students including, but not limited to lifting over 50 lbs., diapering, helping in/out of wheelchairs.
• Provide behavior management support and intervention techniques that ensure the safety of all program participants.
• Implement age-appropriate program activities that engage students in active and meaningful experiences and in accordance with the goals and policies of the YMCA of San Diego County.
• Actively supervise program participants, ensuring their guidance and safety at all times.
• Communicate in a timely, positive and professional manner with all participants, families, school and district personnel, and community partners.
• Collaborate with school personnel and program partners to align high quality academic activities and coordinate student services.
• Provide positive behavior guidance that supports the developmental, social-emotional, and physical needs of all students.
• Ensure that program meets the requirements of the YMCA of San Diego County.
• Perform daily duties that ensure space is properly maintained, organized, clean, and safe.
• Follow emergency procedures appropriately to ensure the safety of the participants and staff.
• Provide leadership to all assigned YMCA Youth Development Aides.

“OK, I’m sold!” What do I need to qualify?

• Must be 18 years of age or older and a high school graduate.
• Completion, with passing grades, of 12 units in Child Development (CD) or related field. (Related fields can include: Arts, Early Childhood Education, Education, Humanities, Physical Education, Psychology, Recreation, Sociology, and Theater)
  • Completion, with passing grades, of 6 units with 6 more units of current enrollment in Child Development or related field will be considered.
• Minimum of 6 months working in a child and youth development, education, or comparable setting preferred.
• Must have knowledge of developmental disabilities and other special needs.
• Must have a minimum of 6 months experience working with individuals with special needs.
• Must have experience working with teenage population.
• Must have experience in behavior management.
• Basic computer skills and ability to speak, read, and write the English language.  Additional languages are highly desirable.
• Must have a sincere interest in working with children 5-12 years of age and the ability to relate to children and adults in a professional manner.
• Must be highly dependable and have the ability to be flexible with change within a daily schedule.
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act in an emergency situation.
• Physical ability to lead sports, games and curriculum activities, monitor youth behavior, and perform general housekeeping responsibilities.
• Ability and flexibility to travel to local program locations.
• Must meet Community Care Licensing qualifications for teacher.]
• Criminal record clearance in accordance with YMCA and Community Care Licensing guidelines.
• Successfully pass a physical exam and provide negative TB test results within 7 days of hire. (TB test results need to be current within 1 year.)
• Must provide proof of measles (MMR), pertussis (TDap), and influenza immunizations within 7 days of hire.  (TDap needs to be current within 10 years, MMR does not need to be renewed.)
• CPR/AED, and First Aid Certification, must include Adult and Child/Infant, obtained within 30 days of hire and must be from one of the following certifying organizations:
  • American Red Cross
  • American Heart Association
  • American Safety & Health Institute