After School Program Substitute - SL Community Family Center ASP
About The Position
This position supports the YMCA’s work to strengthen communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The substitute helps create a culture of achievement, relationships, and belonging for youth in the afterschool program. Under the direction of the on-site coordinator, the substitute assists with day-to-day program tasks and provides supervised care and activities for enrolled students. The program operates from 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the SL Community Family Center ASP. The job announcement notes that its description is representative of essential functions and typical qualifications, not an exhaustive list.
Requirements
- Be at least 16 years of age.
- Be a high school graduate or have an equivalent credential.
- Have an interest in working with youth.
- Obtain a Food Handlers Permit within 30 days of hire.
- Be able to obtain First Aid, CPR, and Food Handlers certifications within 30 days of hire.
- Pass a background check and obtain fingerprint clearance within 10 days of hire.
- Complete Department of Child Care Licensing fingerprinting and background check.
- Have a proven track record of developing authentic and deepened relationships with others.
Nice To Haves
- Six months of experience with behavior management of youth in larger groups.
- 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 a child is never left alone.
- Promote participant safety by setting and enforcing classroom expectations.
- Follow childcare licensing guidelines.
- Promote a culture of belonging, relationships, and achievement.
- Praise student accomplishments.
- Support literacy and homework in the assistant center during success hour.
- Work with the site coordinator to set up 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
- For staff working 15 or more hours per week: 100% off childcare programming.
- For staff working fewer than 15 hours per week: 50% off childcare programming.
- Employee and employer retirement contribution options.
- Professional development assistance.
- Limitations and restrictions apply to some programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
