Lead Program Staff - School Age Care- Malone Elementary (Prescott, WI)

YMCA•Prescott, WI

4d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA School Age Care program in Malone Elementary School in Prescott, WI is hiring Lead Program Staff (ages 18+) to bring energy, leadership, and creativity to before- and after-school programs for kids in grades K-5! Lead awesome activities like arts and crafts, gym games, STEM projects, service learning, and field trips—all while making a real impact in local schools. We're looking for leaders with childcare experience who are excited to help guide staff and create a fun, positive environment. Flexible Monday-Friday split shift for work/life balance and you'll enjoy great perks like a free Y membership, excellent benefits, tons of growth opportunities, and a job where every day feels meaningful and fun. Join us and help kids thrive at the Y! The salary of this position is $17.50. We take into consideration an individual's background and experience in determining salary; therefore, base pay offered may vary considerably depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package for full-time includes a wide range of benefits (medical, dental, life, disability, and more) as well as generous paid time off and free membership. Part-time benefits will vary. 1. Job Summary: The School Age Child Care Program Staff Lead is responsible for assisting with planning, leading, and evaluating group experiences. This position will operate at a specific school age site. The incumbent will provide quality recreational experiences for children that focus on the YMCA core values of caring, equity, honesty, respect and responsibility.

Requirements

Minimum age of 18.
Minimum of 6 months experience working with school aged children or 6 months experience as SAC Program Staff.
MN or WI state background check and state fingerprints required upon hire.
Adult and child CPR or CPR/PR; First Aid certified or ability to obtain within 30 days.
Knowledge in areas such as child development, child guidance, human relations, communication, or recreational programs.
Demonstrated commitment to working with school age children in a recreational setting.
Demonstrated skills in communication, organization, creative problem solving, and human relations.
Willingness to work with diverse populations.
Wisconsin State Licensed Program Requirements: Ability to attend and achieve CPR Certification
Early Childhood and/or Elementary education
Be able to obtain a Wisconsin registry certification

Nice To Haves

Degree in education, recreation, or related field.
6 months supervisory/ management experience.
Knowledge in planning, organizing, communicating and implementing school age recreation programs.
Knowledge of DHS or DCF program requirements.

Responsibilities

Assist the Site Director with the planning, supervising, and implementation of the program and program activities.
Ability to travel locally to YMCA branches and other program sites.
Assist in the promotion of the program including calendars, emails and other forms of communication with parents and the community.
Provide work direction to program staff while on duty assisting the Site Director with supervision and training.
Continuously evaluate the program and recommend needed changes to the Site Director.
Ensure that the site is kept clean and organized.
Perform administrative activities to support the program, including record and file maintenance, registration, release forms, and emergency forms.
Maintain employee requirements for Minnesota Department of Health and Safety (DHS) Certified Centers or Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DHS) Licensed Centers.
Maintain CACFP and Minnesota DHS or Wisconsin DCF regulations for meals and snacks, if applicable.