Before & After School Care Instructor

Crossroads YMCA•Griffith, IN

3d•$12

About The Position

The Before & After School Care Instructor supervises and engages elementary-aged children before and after school, helping them start and end their school day with positive experiences. The instructor leads age-appropriate activities, assists with homework, encourages positive social interactions, and builds relationships with children, families, school staff, and coworkers. The role involves maintaining a safe, clean, welcoming environment and following program policies and licensing requirements. It is an active position requiring patience, flexibility, sound judgment, and consistent attention to children's safety, indoors and outdoors and in varying weather conditions.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age.
Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, coworkers, and school staff.
Ability to respond appropriately in emergency situations.
Willingness to complete required orientation, safety, CPR/First Aid, and ongoing training within established timeframes.
Ability to actively participate in children's activities, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and occasional running.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to supervise children indoors and outdoors, including during varying weather conditions.
Ability to observe, hear, and communicate effectively in a busy childcare environment.
Enjoy working with elementary-aged children, maintain a positive attitude, and remain calm and patient in busy or unexpected situations.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining children's safety.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with children is preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise and engage groups of school-age children before and after school.
Plan and lead age-appropriate games, crafts, STEM activities, outdoor play, and enrichment experiences.
Assist children with homework and encourage positive social interactions.
Build positive relationships with children, families, school staff, and coworkers.
Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment while following program policies and licensing requirements.
Ensure children are signed in and out properly and verify authorized individuals during pick-up.
Observe children's behavior, encourage positive choices, and address conflicts respectfully.
Maintain attendance, incident, and other required program documentation.
Participate in staff meetings, required training, and professional development.
Respond appropriately in emergency situations and maintain attentive supervision throughout the shift.