Kids Club Lead Program Assistant - PT

YSS • Gilbert, IA

3d • $16 - $0 • Onsite

About The Position

YSS is hiring a part-time Kids Club Lead Program Assistant at Gilbert Elementary School in Gilbert, Iowa. The role helps run before- and after-school programs serving K–6 and middle school students, and supports programming year-round, including school breaks, summer programs, and no-school days. Working with the Site Supervisor, staff, and volunteers, the Lead Program Assistant helps keep children safe, engaged, and supported while they learn and have fun. The position includes five additional hours each week for planning. Travel may be up to 25%.

Requirements

• Meet the requirements to be certified in childcare.
• Have a background in child development or child and family services.
• Understand how to support individual and group behavior.
• Know how to plan engaging, age-appropriate activities that combine fun and learning.
• Demonstrate YSS core values: Commitment, Collaboration, Compassion, Innovation, Integrity, and a “Can Do” Spirit.

Nice To Haves

• An associate degree or bachelor's degree in child development, education, or a related field.
• Real-world experience as both a teacher and a supervisor.
• Willingness to commit to a full year of work.
• Ability to coordinate multiple sites and lead a team.
• Strong listening, observation, speaking, and writing skills when communicating with children, families, coworkers, and the public.
• Patience, calmness, and adaptability in challenging situations.
• Strong problem-solving skills, sound judgment, and the ability to find creative solutions.
• Organization, attention to detail, and effective time and resource management.
• Enthusiasm for helping children, including with homework.
• Reliable transportation to work.
• Punctuality.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and positive social impact.
• Humility, respect, and cultural awareness.
• Ability to speak a second language, especially one spoken in the communities served.
• Lived experience with recovery from addiction, mental health challenges, trauma, or housing instability, and interest in using that experience to support youth and families.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement day-to-day program operations.
• Supervise and schedule staff, and help find substitute staff when needed.
• Plan creative activities, field trips, and summer programming.
• Directly supervise children and foster a safe, supportive environment.
• Partner with parents, school staff, and community resources.
• Administer child assessments and maintain accurate records.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks.
• Handle administrative tasks, tuition collection, and paperwork.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings.
• Work five additional hours weekly for planning.

Benefits

• Supportive leadership team and mission-driven culture.
• Flexibility and autonomy in a collaborative environment.
• Wellness program opportunities.
• Paid membership to the Athletic Club of Ames.
• Employee Assistance Program for all employees.
• Flu shots.
• Mental health support.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer.
• 403(b) retirement offerings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed