Kids Club Lead Program Assistant - PT
About The Position
YSS is hiring a Kids Club Lead Program Assistant at Ledges Elementary School in Boone, Iowa, to help operate a before- and after-school program serving kindergarten through sixth-grade and middle-school students. The role combines education, mentoring, organization, and leadership to help children stay safe, engaged, and supported while learning life skills. Programming runs year-round and includes school breaks, summer programs, and no-school days. The Lead Program Assistant works closely with the Site Supervisor, staff, volunteers, parents, school staff, and community resources. The ideal candidate is a positive role model who connects with children and families and leads with patience, creativity, and consistency. The position includes five additional hours of weekly planning work. Duties may change and the listed responsibilities are not exhaustive.
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.
- Embrace YSS core values: Commitment, Collaboration, Compassion, Innovation, Integrity, and a “Can Do” Spirit.
Nice To Haves
- An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in child development, education, or a related field.
- Real-world experience as both a teacher and a supervisor.
- Commitment to a full year of work.
- Ability to coordinate multiple sites and confidently lead a team.
- Strong listening, observation, speaking, and writing skills when communicating with children, families, coworkers, and the public.
- Patience, calmness, adaptability, and a positive, professional response to 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.
- Commitment to equity, inclusion, and positive social impact.
- Humility, respect, and cultural awareness in interactions.
- 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 perspective 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
