YWCA Seeks School Age Program Leader & Assistants

School Age Program Leader & Assistants Job Description:  Supervising children in the before and after school program, maintaining a safe, recreational environment, implementing activities, and completing required paperwork in a NYS OCFS licensed program.  Qualifications: Associates degree in Recreation or related field, minimum CDA, 9 credits in recreational education or High School Diploma with 1 year…

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YWCA Seeks Child Care Infant Assistant

Position: Here We Grow Child Care Infant Assistant Job Description: Assisting with the care and supervision of infants, aged 6 weeks to 18 months. Assisting with the maintenance of a safe and healthy environment. The assistant will work directly with a classroom teacher, and may on occasion be responsible for a small group of children on…

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YWCA Mask Policy Changes Mon., Dec. 13

Effective Monday, December 13, everyone must wear a mask at all times in YWCA Cortland buildings regardless of vaccination status. This includes the Here We Grow daycare center and the Clayton Ave. facility. Pool users will be required to wear a mask until they enter the water. We are updating our mask policy to comply with Governor…

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Mentoring Program Holiday Gift Assistance

Every year, Bridges for Kids, a service of our Mentoring program, helps families provide holiday gifts to over 150 children, and this year, YOU can help make the holidays merry and bright for local families experiencing trying times in three different ways: You can stop by YWCA Cortland Lobby to pick a child’s name off…

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YWCA Seeks to Hire Office Manager

Position: Office Manager Job Description: The Office Manager provides an environment where members and customers are treated in a friendly and helpful way. Responsible for the smooth and efficient running of the general office operations. In consultation with the Executive Director, organizes and priorities the workflow concerning staff, committee, Board members, clubs, and groups. Must…

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2021 Child Care “Cookie” Extravaganza

Holiday Linden Tree “Cookie” Ornaments on Sale 11/27 Proceeds benefit the Child Care program and support enrichment activities For the past 30+ years, dozens of members and supporters have baked trayfuls of delicious homemade cookies that volunteers then packaged into festively wrapped plates for the Child Care program to sell as a fundraiser. Due to…

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Holiday Hours of Operation

Thanksgiving We will be closed from Thursday, November 25 through Sunday, November 28. We will reopen on Monday, November 29.   Christmas and New Years We will be fully closed on December 24, 25, 27, 31. We will be open to the public with limited hours, 9 am -1 pm from December 28 through December…

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Philanthropy Day is a November 15

Kids like Emily* and Eric* need your help today! Click for details on how to donate through the Philanthropy Day contest. We have some pressing news to share with you. Thirty-two children are on a list waiting for us to match them with a trained adult mentor in YWCA Cortland’s Bridges for Kids program. Emily*,…

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Family Swim resumes Saturday Nov.13

Family Swim is back! Get your kids out of the house and into the pool. Starting Saturday, November 13th, the pool will be open the following days and times: Monday: 7:00 pm- 8:00 pm Wednesday: 7:00 pm- 8:00 pm Saturdays: 11:30-12:30   Pricing:  Members: $5 per person, up to five people. Over five people, $25.…

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Thanksgiving Food Drive Nov. 8- Nov.18

Your donations will benefit the families of YWCA Cortland’s Bridges for Kids program during this season of gratitude. Fill the donation box! Bring any non-perishable food items to the YWCA Cortland facility on 14 Clayton Ave. or any of the following locations on the SUNY Cortland Campus: Moffett Center: first floor Memorial Library: outside the…

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