Before School Site Assistant -Whitney Young Elementary

Shape the Future – Join the YMCA Childcare Team!

The YMCA is looking for dedicated, caring, and creative individuals to join our Childcare team! In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to foster a fun, safe, and nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and explore their potential.

Why you’ll love the YMCA

As a part-time staff member, you will receive a free individual membership or 50% off family membership and 50% discounted programs for you and your household.

Other perks our Y employees enjoy:

• Personal Development: You’ll have many opportunities for free training and certifications, as well as opportunities to advance and potentially find a long-term career.
• Childcare: While working for the Child Care Services program, free childcare is available for school-age children. Please note this is based on availability at the school your child attends.
• Fulfillment: Experience a flexible schedule while working for a company that cares about you personally and is actively involved in our community!

Responsibilities

The Child Care Services Branch of the YMCA seeks enthusiastic and attentive part-time childcare workers to provide childcare support, Monday through Friday, for the Before and After School YMCA Program. Childcare Site Assistants help provide diverse participants with educational and age-appropriate activities to promote a safe, fun, nurturing learning environment and memorable experiences with the YMCA.

• Connect: Have a warm, engaging, and friendly demeanor that is able to connect quickly with program participants, parents, and supervisors.
• Nurture: Actively engage with and provide quality care for program participants in order to deliver a quality childcare experience.
• Lead: Assist in the implementation of lessons and actively lead safe activities to engage participants in planned activities.

Requirements

Candidates must be committed to contributing to the mission, culture, and values of the YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne as well as:

• Must be at least 18 years of age and attending school.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Experience in the supervision of multiple children is preferred.
• Ability to handle situations quickly, kindly, and fairly.
• Ability to relate to, welcome, and communicate with diverse groups of people regardless of age, race, economic status, religion, or cultural differences.

Salary: Part-time $14.00-$14.50 hourly

Hours Available: Monday-Friday, 6:15am-8:30am for the 2026-2027 school year

Location: Whitney Young Elementary, 1026 E. Pontiac St. Fort Wayne, IN 46803