After School Program Substitute - WE Community Family Center ASP

YMCA of Northern Utah • Ogden, UT

11d • $13 - $16

About The Position

The After School Program Substitute supports the YMCA’s work strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The substitute helps manage the day-to-day operations of the afterschool program by providing supervised care and activities for enrolled students under the direction of the on-site coordinator. The role is responsible for fostering a culture of achievement, relationships, and belonging for every youth. The program operates from 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The job announcement is representative of essential functions and typical qualifications, but is not intended to include every possible duty or qualification.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Interest in working with youth.
• Obtain a Food Handler's Permit within 30 days of hire.
• Obtain and become certified in First Aid, CPR, and food handling within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to pass a background check and obtain fingerprint clearance within 10 days of hire.
• Complete Department of Child Care Licensing fingerprinting and background check.
• Proven track record of developing authentic and deepened relationships with others.

Nice To Haves

• Six months of experience working with youth behavior management in larger groups; preferred but not required.
• Experience with diverse populations, including speaking a language in addition to English.

Responsibilities

• Work as an in-ratio staff member at YMCA Weber/Davis afterschool locations.
• Supervise youth and ensure that no child is left alone.
• Promote participant safety by setting and enforcing classroom expectations.
• Follow childcare licensing guidelines.
• Promote a culture of belonging, relationships, and achievement in the afterschool program.
• Praise student accomplishments.
• Support literacy and homework in the assistant center during success hour.
• Work with the site coordinator to prepare materials for the day's lessons.
• Assist the site coordinator with planning family engagement activities, field trips, and Fun Fridays.
• Assist the site coordinator with cleaning and closing the classroom at the end of the program.
• Perform other duties, responsibilities, and activities as assigned.

Benefits

• 100% off childcare programming for staff working 15 or more hours per week; limitations and restrictions apply to some programs.
• 50% off childcare programming for staff working fewer than 15 hours per week; limitations and restrictions apply to some programs.
• Employee and employer retirement contribution options.
• Professional development assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED