Y Learning Center Site Lead

YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit•Southgate, MI

24d

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. Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than just a job—you’ll enjoy a career with the chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you. MAKE AN IMPACT ON TODAY’S YOUTH WITH A JOB AT THE Y! Now Hiring at the Downriver Family YMCA YMCA EMPLOYEE BENEFITS ★ FREE Family Membership & Discounted Access to Programs ★ Flexible Scheduling ★ Family-friendly Work Environment ★ Employee Assistance Program & Retirement Plan GENERAL FUNCTION The Before and After School Care Site Lead is responsible for the supervision, planning, implementation, and development of activities for a group of children, while assisting in the development of children’s social, emotional, physical, spiritual, and cognitive development at their assigned site(s). SITE LOCATION PLACEMENT The Site Lead for the Downriver Sites will receive their school site location, from Management, based on staff availability and levels in the area.

Requirements

Meets state-licensing agency requirements
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
Completes Blood Borne Pathogens training, Redwoods, and Concussion trainings, required
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

2 years of experience in childcare setting is preferred, not required
Credit hours in Elementary Education, Recreation, or Early Childhood (over 19+ years of age)
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 through overall management of the assigned site
Communicates with parents in monthly newsletters, phone calls, and face-to-face contact
Develop and implement lesson plans of weekly activities that meet requirements set by the Supervisor that involve themed-based activities, CATCH programming, STEM, literacy, character development, and leadership and diversity initiatives
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
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