School Age Care Summer Program Staff at Jobisite / America Jobs

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School Age Care Summer Program Staff

at Jobisite in Minnesota

Inspire the next generation!

Do you like to mentor or are you looking to be a positive role model? The goal of the YMCA before and after school childcare program is to provide the community a structured, healthy environment for school age children. The YMCA before and after school childcare program is hiring enthusiastic, community focused individuals that are looking to work with school age children in grades K-5 at various schools within the community. Flexible school age childcare shifts available before and after school and on non-school days which include: winter, spring, and summer breaks.

The YMCA before and after school childcare program is dedicated to the quality development and engagement of school age children in partnership with families, schools, and communities. The YMCA before and after school childcare program aims to develop the whole child by providing school age-appropriate learning experiences and opportunities using a theme-based curriculum with activities that include:

Arts & Humanities
Health & Fitness
Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
Social Emotional Learning
Service Learning
Academic Enrichment
Field Trips, Swimming & Special Events

Each day is a new adventure! Caring and qualified school age care staff provide high-quality experiences for each school age child by creating enriching environments where children can grow, thrive, and become lifelong learners. School age care staff receive ongoing training, resources, and mentoring to aid in their professional development.

Apply today for the YMCA before and after school childcare program and be an inspiration to our school age children in various communities!

1. Job Summary:

The School Age 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 age children that focus on the YMCA core values of caring, equity, honesty, respect and responsibility.

2. 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 employee requirements for Minnesota Department of Health and Safety (DHS) Certified Centers or Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DHS) Licensed Centers.

·       Maintain CACFP and Minnesota DHS or Wisconsin DCF regulations for meals and snacks, if applicable.

3. Relationships:

This position reports to the Site Director who reports to the Program Director. The incumbent interacts regularly with children, parents, and staff members from diverse backgrounds.

4. Qualifications:

Required:

·       Minimum age of 16 for MN locations or 18 for WI locations

·       Adult and child CPR or CPR/PR; First Aid certified or ability to obtain within 30 days.

·       Ability to lead, plan, organize, and implement program activities.

·       MN or WI State background check and state fingerprints required upon hire.

·       Good skills in communication, organization, and human relations.

·       Willingness to work with diverse populations

Preferred:

·       Previous experience working with school age children.

·       Knowledge of DHS or DCF program requirements.

5. 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.

·       Maintain supervision for prolonged periods of time which may include: swimming, outdoor activities, bus rides, field trips, etc.

·       May be exposed to verbal outbursts, physical actions or bodily fluids as part of the childcare environment.

6. 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.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Pledge

The Y of the North is committed to the work and everyday practices of eliminating disparities and eradicating of unjust systems to become a multicultural, anti-racist and anti-oppressive organization. YMCA of the North team members and volunteers must exemplify the association’s mission, vision and values of caring, equity, honesty, respect and responsibility.

The YMCA of the North continues to develop plans and strategies to ensure team members and volunteers reflect the demographics of the communities we serve. We will continually conduct institutional racism and oppression review of our policies, procedures and practices in recruitment and selection; compensation and benefits; professional development and training; promotions; transfers; layoffs; terminations; and the ongoing development of a multicultural, anti-racist and anti-oppressive work environment and culture that promotes equity and respect for the human dignity of all. We value and respect this diversity and choose to be inclusive through our acceptance of all.
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