Before & After School Senior Site Lead

City of Peoria, Arizona•Peoria, AZ

About The Position

Join Our Team as a Senior Site Lead – Make a Meaningful Impact Every Day! Are you driven by a passion for youth development and creating safe, engaging spaces for young people to thrive? The Youth Services division is excited to announce an opening for a Senior Site Leader – a key role for someone ready to lead, inspire and grow. As a Senior Site Lead (40 hours/week, split shift, medical/dental benefits eligible) you’ll play a vital role in bringing Peoria’s youth programs to life. You’ll work closely with Youth Programs Coordinators and Programmers to support day-to-day operations and help lead seasonal activities for participants in our license AM/PM (Before and After School) Programs, serving students ages 5-14 across most Peoria Unified School District elementary campuses. In this role you will lead and support hands-on, enriching activities that foster a dynamic, inclusive and welcoming environment for youth. You’ll help create a safe, positive space for participants while delivering exceptional customer service and contributing to a team-oriented culture. Your creativity and leadership will be essential in helping achieve program goals – bringing new ideas forward, enhancing program quality and supporting a growing team of dedicated staff. A strong commitment to safety and compliance is a must. You’ll help ensure all program operations align with city policies, procedures and Arizona Department of Health Services (DHS) regulations, maintaining a secure and supportive environment for every child. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced childcare provider or youth professional who thrives in a collaborative setting and wants to make a real difference in the community. If you’re ready to lead with a purpose and help shape the future of Peoria’s Youth Programs, we’d love to hear from you! The ideal candidate for this position will be: Someone who thrives in a team environment, working collaboratively with colleagues to plan programs, provide training, and complete projects. Someone who brings patience, flexibility and respect when partnering with adults of diverse backgrounds, personalities, and perspectives. Someone who brings energy, heart and creativity to every interaction. Someone who communicates confidently with participants, builds strong, respectful relationships with parents and caregivers, and supports and guides team members with a collaborative spirit. Someone with a genuine love for working with children who finds joy in helping them explore, learn and grow, each day. Someone who is not just a leader, but a guide, a cheerleader and a calming presence. Someone with experience in planning and leading fun, meaningful activities and the proven ability to adapt to different learning styles and development stages to ensure every child feels included and engaged. Someone with strong management skills built on empathy, consistency and structure to create a space where participants feel safe, supported and ready to thrive. Someone with a warm, positive, approachable personality that builds trust with both kids and their caregivers, making every day in the program a rewarding experience for all. Why Peoria? Recently voted the #1 place, to live, work and play, Peoria is a community you can be proud to work for. This position is eligible for medical and dental benefits. About Peoria The City of Peoria, AZ is a thriving city in the Northwest Valley that provides excellent municipal services to our community. Recently named by AZ Big Media as the Best Place to Live, Work, and Play, we are committed to maintaining the level of service to our residents to sustain and enhance the lives and culture of Peoria. If you are passionate about providing excellent service through anticipating our community's needs, creating partnerships, promoting sustainability, and embracing diversity, then #PeoriaisthePlace for you! Get an inside look at the Culture of Peoria [https://www.peoriaaz.gov/government/departments/human-resources/our-culture] We are: P-Professional~E-Ethical~O-Open~R-Responsive~I-Innovative~A-Accountable Application Process: Applications will be accepted for current vacancies until the posted closing date, or until a sufficient number of applications have been received. Applicants will be notified of any next steps by email and/or phone. During the selection process, any applicant requiring accommodation for a disability should advise the human resources department at [email protected] [[email protected]] or 623-773-7100. An Equal Employment Opportunity Agency ~ Oportunidad de Empleo con Derechos Iguales.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Two years of childcare experience including knowledge of Department of Health (DHS) Childcare standards.
Minimum or 21 years of age.
Obtain and maintain a valid class 1 fingerprint clearance card within 10 days of hire.
CPR/First Aid Certified within 1 year of hire.
Required questionnaire may result in negative TB test results needed prior to first day of work.
Must complete required City training courses within 6 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Valid AZ Driver’s License required.
Knowledge of basic needs and safety concerns associated with the care of assigned populations.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.