Aged Care, Apple, Childcare, Communication Skills, Diversity, Documentation, Health Department, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Leadership, Lesson Plans, Licensing, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Organizational Skills, Program Evaluation, Record Keeping, Willing to Travel
School-Age Care Program Staff | Apple Valley Area | $16.50/hr | Part-Time (M-F) | Mornings
At a glance:
The YMCA School-Age Care Program (SAC) is seeking program staff (age 16+) to join our team. This flexible Monday through Friday role includes a free Y membership, professional growth opportunities and more!
Schedule:
- Part-time, Monday-Friday
- 6:30-9:10 am, 2:10-6:00 pm (before & after school)
- No evenings or weekend hours
The salary for this position is at $16.50 hourly. We take into consideration an individual's background and experience in determining salary; therefore, base pay offered may vary considerably depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes a wide range of other benefits and earned time off that vary depending on part-time or full-time status.
- Job Summary:
The School Aged Child Care Program Staff is responsible for planning, leading, and implementing recreational and creative experiences for school age children in a group setting. The incumbent provides high quality recreational experiences for school aged children that focus on the YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.
- Essential Functions:
- Assist with the writing and implementation of weekly lesson plans.
- Organize and lead a variety of activities appropriate for school age children. Activities may include arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor games, enrichment activities, etc.
- Ensure that the site is kept clean and organized.
- Assist in maintaining accurate program records including incident reports, daily rosters, logbook documentation, and attendance records.
- Assist in completing child and program evaluations.
- Maintain CACFP and Minnesota Department of Health Licensing for meals and snacks, if applicable.
- Relationships:
This position reports to the Site Director who reports to the Program Director/Sr. Coordinator. The incumbent interacts regularly with children, parents, and staff members from diverse backgrounds.
- Qualifications:
Required:
- Minimum age of 16.
- Complete required YMCA trainings within 30 days of hire.
- Ability to lead, plan, organize, and implement program activities.
- Good skills in communication, organization, and human relations.
- Willingness to work with diverse populations
Preferred:
- Previous experience working with school age children.
- Knowledge of CACFP Program requirements
- Work Conditions:
- Must be able to actively participate in youth games/activities which include getting in the water during swimming.
- Ability to travel locally to YMCA branches and other program sites.
- Perform all physical aspects of the position, including moving around, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds at a time.
- Ability to recognize and react calmly and effectively in hazardous/dangerous situations.
- Must be able to remain alert in warm to hot environment for prolonged period which may include indoor pool, outdoor activities, bus rides, etc.
- May be exposed to verbal outbursts, physical actions or bodily fluids as part of the childcare environment.
- Additional Notes:
This job description represents the major functions of the position but is not intended to be all-inclusive. The incumbent is also responsible for taking direction from branch/program representatives in completing projects or performing duties deemed necessary for the branch or Association success.