Child Care Program Leader
About The Position
The Child Care Program Leader supports a fun, safe, and engaging before and after school program for elementary aged youth. This role blends direct child care supervision and program planning - helping to ensure daily activities promote positive youth development. You’ll succeed in this role if you like to have fun, laugh, and be silly while working with youth and can step into a leadership role when needed. Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County (BGCLC) is a place for kids to laugh, a place to learn, a place to grow and a place to belong. BGCLC is looking for an energetic, fun-loving, adaptable youth-focused individual to help foster a fun, safe, and positive before and after school experience.
Requirements
- Is flexible & adaptable in an ever changing environment.
- Can work independently and collaboratively with a team
- Enjoys creating engaging programs that support the mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs as well as:
- Academic Success
- Good Character & Citizenship
- Healthy Lifestyles as well as our mission.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Must have at least three 3 months (455 hours) of verified experience in the care and supervision of four 4 or more children over the ages of four 4 (not related to the individual)
- Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior issues.
- Demonstrated ability to comfortably and without judgement, communicate about sensitive subjects with youth and parents.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, secure personal information and comply with mandated reporting requirements.
- Candidates must be able to pass a criminal/driving records investigation and reference checks.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience working in an after-school setting is highly preferred.
- Bilingual Spanish speaking is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the physical and emotional safety of youth at all times
- Serve as a positive role model and mentor, guiding behavior and supporting healthy development
- Establish, model, and uphold consistent behavior expectations and consequences
- Develop, prepare, and lead age-appropriate daily programs and activities
- Promote participation and engagement while supporting positive youth development
- Monitor activities to ensure safety, quality, and a welcoming environment
- Maintain accurate daily attendance records
- Assist with food service following Food Bank and Health Department guidelines
- Support and guide other Club Staff with daily programming
- Communicate regularly with the Site Director and Staff regarding Club operations
- Step into day-to-day Club leadership in the absence of the Site Director
- Assist with parent communication as needed
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized program space
- Participate in special events, field trips, and unit activities
- Attend weekly unit meetings
- Support new Club Member registration and orientation
- Perform other duties as assigned (some overtime may be required)
Benefits
- An opportunity to help positively shape the next generation of leaders
- A supportive team
- Personal and professional growth opportunities
- An engaging and fun work environment
- Paid Sick Time
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
