Afterschool Program Staff

Greater Burlington YMCA•Waterbury, VT

11d•$19 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading non-profit dedicated to fostering community growth through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. As a Y Afterschool Staff member, you'll play a vital role in assisting the Y Program Director in overseeing and implementing enriching programs for children aged five (5) to twelve (12). The Brookside afterschool program is located at the Brookside Primary School. This position runs Monday-Friday with the program beginning at 2:00PM and ending at 6:00PM with the exception of early release days (once a month) and vacation camps.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Highschool diploma or equivalent.
Ability to pass a federal background check and state fingerprinting.
At least 6 months of experience working with children.
Have reliable transportation for consistent attendance.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children in an educational, recreational, or programmatic setting, with milestones recognized at 2,5,10,15+ years
Associate or bachelor’s degree in any field.
At least 3 college credits in education, child development, human services, or a related field.
2+ years of direct experience in special education or behavioral intervention.
Formal training or certification experience in trauma-informed care, basic specialized care, or social work. Including completion of professional development or coursework in trauma-informed practices.
Completion of DEI-specific training, coursework, or certification, with a minimum of 40 hours or the equivalent of a college course.
Completion of any of the following: Vermont Afterschool Foundations Certificate, Vermont Afterschool Essentials Certificate, Vermont On-the-Job Training Certificate, Vermont Afterschool Professional Credential.

Responsibilities

Maintain continuous visual and auditory supervision of participants.
Keep spaces clean and organized.
Take attendance, perform head counts, and execute emergency procedures as needed.
Participate in all aspects of the program activities to include interactive sessions such as swimming or field trips.
Deliver program content in a dynamic, fun, and relatable manner.
Maintain all necessary professional development requirements including first aid and CPR, Vermont Orientation, and Mandated Reporting.
Work with Director to ensure up to date documentation of personal file and Building Bright Futures Information System (BFIS) account.
Communicate any concerns to the Y Program Director before discussing with families to ensure a unified approach.
Be flexible and willing to substitute at other afterschool sites when needed.
Provide valuable support in executing programming.
Attend and actively contribute staff development meetings, offering creative ideas to enhance program quality.
Be part of planning and executing diverse programming.
Approach working with participants and sensitive issues with a mature and compassionate demeanor.
Communicate with a respectful and positive attitude with staff, parents or guardians, and participants.
Accurately maintain time cards.