Early Release Day Afterschool Substitute - WE Community
About The Position
This position supports the YMCA’s work as a nonprofit organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The substitute helps create a culture of Achievement, Relationships, and Belonging for youth and supports day-to-day afterschool program operations under the direction of the on-site coordinator. The program runs from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the WE Community Family Center. The substitute provides supervised care and activities for enrolled students, supports classroom routines and learning, and helps maintain a safe, welcoming program environment. The job announcement notes that its duties and qualifications are representative and not exhaustive; additional duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Must be at least 16 years old.
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Interest in working with youth.
- Obtain a Food Handlers Permit within 30 days of hire.
- Obtain and become certified in First Aid, CPR, and Food Handlers 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 behavior management of youth 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 ensure materials are set up 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 space 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, subject to limitations and restrictions.
- 50% off childcare programming for staff working fewer than 15 hours per week, subject to limitations and restrictions.
- Employee and employer retirement contribution options.
- Professional development assistance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
