Kids Club Lead Program Assistant - PT (56947)

YSS • Gilbert, IA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Kids Club Lead Program Assistant works in YSS’s before- and after-school program at Gilbert Elementary School, serving students in kindergarten through sixth grade and middle school. The role helps operate the program year-round, including during school breaks, summer programs, and no-school days. The Lead Program Assistant works with the Site Supervisor, staff, and volunteers to provide a safe, supportive, engaging environment where children can learn and develop life skills.

The position combines child supervision, activity planning, team coordination, family and school partnerships, and administrative work. The posting also calls for five additional hours of weekly planning time. This is not a complete list of duties; responsibilities may change at any time.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree or higher in child development, education, or a related field.
• Real-world experience as a teacher and 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, adaptability, and a professional response 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.
• A reliable way to get to work.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and positive social impact.
• Humility, respect, and cultural awareness.
• Ability to speak a second language, especially one spoken in the community.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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