Y Learning Center Site Lead
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. 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. 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). The Site Leads for the following locations: Fraser, East Pointe, Warren (Macomb County), and Royal Oak Schools 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 training, 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 a 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
Benefits
- FREE Family Membership & Discounted Access to Programs
- Flexible Scheduling
- Family-friendly Work Environment
- Employee Assistance Program & Retirement Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
