Y Learning Center Site Assistant

YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit • Plymouth, MI

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the foundation of community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. This role involves making a positive impact on the lives of community members, particularly youth, by working at the Y. The Y Learning Center Site Assistant is responsible for the general supervision and management of an assigned school site, while also contributing to the development of children's social, emotional, physical, spiritual, and cognitive growth. The specific school site location will be determined by management based on staff availability and area needs, potentially including Plymouth, Canton, Redford, Livonia, and some Detroit schools.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required (over 18+ years of age)
• Meets state-licensing agency requirement
• Achieves DHS Clearance, with documentation, prior to starting work
• Passes TB skin test within 30 days of hire
• CPR, First Aid, AED, and Child Safe certifications within 60 days of hire
• Ability to participate in, plan, and lead all physical activities
• Ability to sit and stand from a seated position on the floor when interacting with children
• Capability to be outside for up to 30 minutes a day, year-round

Nice To Haves

• Some experience supervising children is preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Attends to the needs of participating children at all times, while ensuring a safe and nurturing environment
• Plans and leads daily/monthly curriculum-based lesson plans and activities approved by the Site Supervisor
• Set up and clean up physical learning environments and prepare necessary materials and supplies, ensuring all equipment and supplies meet maintenance and storage standards
• Establishes and maintains relationships with assigned school and YMCA staff and program participants through attendance of staff meetings, open houses, and PTA meetings
• Maintains appropriate staff-to-child ratios and assumes shared responsibility for housekeeping tasks
• Serves prepared healthy snacks to children and maintains required paperwork
• Has an understanding of all emergency site procedures and record drills
• Performs other assigned duties as directed by Supervisor

Benefits

• FREE Family Membership & Discounted Access to Programs
• Flexible Scheduling
• Family-friendly Work Environment
• Employee Assistance Program & Retirement Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED