After School Leader - Palo Alto

YMCA•Palo Alto, CA

18h•$24 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The After School Leader is responsible for the general supervision of youth and teens. This role involves planning and implementing a variety of activities, including physical activities, nutrition education, academic enrichment, homework assistance, and light tutoring. Due to state-mandated supervision and ratio requirements, this position does not offer the option to work from home during program operational hours.

Requirements

Certified in CPR and First Aid (or be certified within 30 days of hire).
Complete YMCA child abuse prevention within 30 days of hire.
Provide proof of negative tuberculosis test within the last calendar year (then valid for up to 4 years).
Must be 18 years of age.
48 semester college units required or successful completion of an alternative placement plan identified by the district the individual is assigned.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working with youth and/or teens.
Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure the safety and well-being of participants by knowing their locations at all times, making them aware of and enforcing safety regulations, applying appropriate behavior management techniques, and maintaining program equipment and facilities.
Assist children with school-directed virtual learning.
Implement group activity plans by preparing materials, activities, and environments.
Consistently demonstrate positive interaction with all children, talking to them and treating them with dignity and respect to help them develop positive self-esteem and self-worth.
Adhere to all processes, procedures, rules, and regulations of the YMCA, licensing, Public Health Department, and school district.
Positively identify individuals picking up children before releasing them.
Identify emergency situations and respond quickly and appropriately.
Consistently demonstrate positive discipline by teaching and redirecting rather than scolding or reprimanding, and by firmly and consistently enforcing rules.
Introduce yourself to parents and teachers, and communicate with them regularly with confidence regarding accurate program information, such as schedule changes and permission slips.
Clean, disinfect, and tidy areas used by the program as needed.
Follow all YMCA policies for working with youth and vulnerable adults.
Complete required abuse prevention training.
Supervise high-risk activities responsibly and report any unsafe or inappropriate behavior.
Follow mandated reporting laws for suspected abuse.
Perform other duties as assigned.