School Age Childcare Staff - Mornings

YMCA Twin Cities•Shoreview, MN

67d•$16•Onsite

About The Position

The Shoreview YMCA School Age Care before and after school childcare program is hiring Program Staff, age 16+. Engage with kids in grades K-5 at various schools in the community in a variety of fun learning experiences like arts, health and fitness, service learning, academic enrichment and field trips. Full time positions require availability for a split shift (before and after school) Monday through Friday. Excellent benefits package, free Y membership, growth opportunities and more! The salary of this position is $16.00. 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. The School Age Child Care Program Staff is responsible for assisting with planning, leading, and implementing recreational and creative experiences for school age children in a group setting. This position will operate at a specific school age site. The incumbent provides high quality recreational experiences for school age children that focus on the YMCA core values of caring, equity, honesty, respect and responsibility.

Requirements

Minimum age of 16 for MN locations or 18 for WI locations
Adult and child CPR or CPR/PR; First Aid certified or ability to obtain within 30 days.
Ability to lead, plan, organize, and implement program activities.
MN or WI State background check and state fingerprints required upon hire.
Good skills in communication, organization, and human relations.
Willingness to work with diverse populations

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with school age children.
Knowledge of DHS or DCF program requirements.

Responsibilities

Assist with the writing and implementation of weekly lesson plans.
Organize and lead a variety of activities appropriate for school age children. Activities may include arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor games, enrichment activities, etc.
Ensure that the site is kept clean and organized.
Assist in maintaining accurate program records including incident reports, daily rosters, logbook documentation, and attendance records.
Assist in completing child and program evaluations.
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.