Kids Club Lead Program Assistant - PT (56983)

YSS • Boone, IA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

YSS is hiring a Kids Club Lead Program Assistant to help run a before- and after-school program for K–6 and middle school students at Ledges Elementary School in Boone. The program operates year-round, including school breaks, summer programs, and no-school days. The role combines education, mentoring, organization, and leadership to help children stay safe, engaged, and have fun while learning life skills.

The Lead Program Assistant works closely with the Site Supervisor, staff, and volunteers to deliver daily programming and build positive relationships with children, parents, school staff, and community resources. This position also supports program administration, staff coordination, child assessments, meals, and records. The posting notes that duties may change and that 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

• Associate’s degree or preferably a 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 lead a team.
• Strong communication skills, including listening, observing, speaking, and writing effectively with children, families, coworkers, and the public.
• Patience, calmness, and adaptability when responding to challenging situations.
• Strong problem-solving skills, good judgment, and the ability to find creative solutions.
• Organization, attention to detail, and effective time and resource management.
• Comfort helping children 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, which may inform a compassionate perspective and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement day-to-day program operations.
• Supervise and schedule staff and help find substitutes 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 an additional five 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed