We’re hiring in Columbus, Westerville and Gahanna!
YWCA Columbus seeks career-driven professionals who value being a positive role model for all children, including the most vulnerable. We hire high-quality staff and provide extensive orientations, free ongoing professional development, support, and evaluation.
Our childcare programs build consistency between home and school. We engage parents, school staff, and children to develop reliable strategies for academic success and behavior management and support. Through our close partnerships with the schools in which we operate, we provide choice-based learning emphasizing social-emotional learning and development, reading, science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM), and physical development. Additionally, our trauma-informed environment helps children be successful, involved learners.
Our educators maintain ODJFS Step Up to Quality standards and training requirements of up to 30 hours of professional development each year. YWCA Columbus encourages staff members to model what it looks like to be a life-long learner by supporting training efforts and professional development interests.
About Our Programs
The YWCA Safe & Sound Child Care Center, housed at the Family Center since October 2005, is a state-licensed five-star Step Up to Quality-rated program. We provide high-quality care and education to homeless children six weeks to 13 years of age as their parents spend their days searching for employment and permanent housing. Homelessness comes with a lot of transition and exposure to traumatic-related events that cause children to be delayed in their development and learning. We provide trauma-informed care in an environment that focuses on the child’s social and emotional needs.
Our staff have more than 50 years of combined experience in early childhood. Most staff have a degree or possess a CDA Credential. To further support their professional growth, staff attend 30 hours of training every two years and participate in staff professional development days several times each year. Click here to learn more about the YWCA Family Center.
YWCA Kids Place has more than 30 years of experience providing affordable, dependable, high-quality, year-round child care for families in the Gahanna and Westerville school districts. Our programs are conveniently located in your child’s elementary school to promote consistency and continuity for your child’s transition from school to Kids Place.
Kids Place educators are responsible for maintaining ODJFS standards and training requirements and completing Step Up to Quality-approved professional development hours. YWCA Columbus encourages staff members to model what it looks like to be a life-long learner by supporting training efforts and professional development interests. Click here to learn more about YWCA Kids Place.
Benefits
Work in an environment where you can impact the lives of others each and every day
We pay for you to maintain licensed training in First Aid, CPR, Child Abuse Recognition, Communicable Diseases and all required certifications
Medical, dental, vision insurance to eligible individuals
Retirement plan and 401k for eligible employees
Discounted child care for your children
Join a team of dedicated professionals who genuinely care about the people they serve
Open Positions
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Job description
Are you looking for a part-time opportunity in education and childcare? Looking to make a difference in children’s lives and help your community? As a Before and After School Program Assistant you will be responsible for assisting the Kids Place Site Director in the care and nurturing of children and ensuring a safe and welcoming environment in a licensed school age childcare classroom.
Kid’s Place programs are located at elementary schools throughout Westerville, Gahanna and United School Network (USN) Charter Schools.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for care and engagement of children in grades K-5 in award-winning before and after school programs.
Facilitate choice-based activities such as art, science, technology and math, physical activities and homework assistance with children.
Obtain and maintain training in First Aid, CPR, Child Abuse Recognition, Communicable Diseases and 10 hours of Ohio Approved Training for childcare programs. YWCA Columbus will pay for your training!
Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent
1 year experience in childcare or children’s programs required.Desire to work with children.
Must be able to recognize and act upon any hazard to a child’s safety and well-being.
Desire to further the mission of YWCA Columbus: To eliminate racism and empower women.
Benefits:
We will pay for you to maintain your certifications in First Aid, CPR, Child Abuse Recognition, Communicable Diseases and all other required certifications.
Work in an environment where you can impact the lives of others each & every day. Interested in joining our team as Before and After School Program Assistant?
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Employee discount
Schedule (Monday through Friday):
After school
Day shift
Education:
High school or equivalent (required)
Experience:
Childcare center or children’s program: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
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Job description
Are you looking for a part-time opportunity in education and childcare? Looking to make a difference in children’s lives and help your community? As a Before and After School Program Assistant you will be responsible for assisting the Kids Place Site Director in the care and nurturing of children and ensuring a safe and welcoming environment in a licensed school age childcare classroom.
Kid’s Place programs are located at elementary schools throughout Westerville, Gahanna and United School Network (USN) Charter Schools.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for care and engagement of children in grades K-5 in award-winning before and after school programs.
Facilitate choice-based activities such as art, science, technology and math, physical activities and homework assistance with children.
Obtain and maintain training in First Aid, CPR, Child Abuse Recognition, Communicable Diseases and 10 hours of Ohio Approved Training for childcare programs. YWCA Columbus will pay for your training!
Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent
One year experience in childcare or children’s programs.
Desire to work with children.
Must be able to recognize and act upon any hazard to a child’s safety and well-being.
Desire to further the mission of YWCA Columbus: To eliminate racism and empower women.
Work in an environment where you can impact the lives of others each & every day.
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: $17.00 – $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Schedule (Monday throughFriday):
6:30-9:00am and 3:30-6:00pm
Education:
High school or equivalent (required)
Experience:
Childcare center or children’s program: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Open
Equal Opportunity Employer
At YWCA Columbus, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, or national origin. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
If you have any questions, please contact:
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Renee Owens
Human Resources Generalist
614.627.1214