School Age Program Aide - Lafayette
About The Position
The YMCA's Youth Programs are growing fast, and we are seeking outstanding staff to support our expanding school-age offerings and grow into leadership roles. We are looking for candidates who love to get creative with construction paper and duct tape, who are happy to help kids with even the most challenging homework and who are always ready for a game of tag. We are looking for staff to ensure our kiddos are safe, secure and engaged while teaching them our core values: respect, responsibility, honesty and caring. Help us make a positive difference in the lives of those we serve each day in our programs. Under direct supervision of another staff person, the Program Aides works as part of our site team to ensure a safe and challenging environment for our school age participants implementing our core values, gym and group games, arts and crafts. Shifts/Hours: Program hours are mornings 6:15am-8:30am and/or 3:00-6:00pm M-F and more hours available on days when school is out for full day camp. We prefer staff to be available at least 3 consistent days per week, but we are also looking for substitutes. You can choose to do just before school, just after school, or a combination.
Requirements
- Must be a minimum of 16 years old.
- Applicants must be committed to being a positive role model with youth.
- Must have the ability to work well on a team, communicate easily with youth, parents and colleagues and be committed to implementing YMCA programming and fun.
- Knowledge of age-appropriate practices and experience working with children, preferably school aged
- Maturity to make practical decisions under the direct supervision of other staff.
- Ability to work well in a team, communicate easily with youth, parents and colleagues and be committed to implementing YMCA programming and fun.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual preferred, not required.
Responsibilities
- Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards.
- Attends staff meetings and trainings.
- Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
- Maintains positive relations with parents and other staff. Models' relationship-building skills in all interactions.
- Maintains confidentiality of YMCA issues, incidents and records
- Be on time for all shifts; be flexible to accommodate unexpected schedule changes, including full days.
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- (10+ hours/week) Free Family Membership
- (10+ hours/week) Program discounts
- Generous retirement benefits - 12% after eligibility is met
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Sick Time
- Childcare benefits of more than $5000 are considered taxable income and will be processed accordingly. Limitations and restrictions apply to some programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
