Afterschool Assistant Program Leader, 25-26 Academic School Year

Job Title: Youth Development Assistant Program Leader

Department: Youth Development

Classification: Non-exempt, part time

Reports to: Youth Development Director

Our Culture
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Position Summary
As an Assistant Program Leader, you will be part of an amazing team supporting our before and after school youth development programs. You will provide childcare, homework support, enrichment & physical activities, teach teamwork and social skills, and support children as they grow and learn. Youth Development staff work to create positive, nurturing relationships with children, while building cooperative relationships with families. Our programs and youth development staff provide quality experiences to children and parents that focus on the YMCA values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

Essential Functions

• Follows program lesson plans and implements culturally relevant activities in a developmentally appropriate manner, meeting the individual physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs of the participants
• Serves as a positive role model, demonstrates professional behavior and understands positive youth development approaches to the academic and social development of youth
• Facilitates a programming environment that invites exploration, promotes positive play and welcomes children
• Promotes a positive approach to supervision, communication and interactions with others; maintains ongoing communication with site supervisor
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of the YMCA mission, purpose and goals, childcare policies and YMCA standards; ensures the program meets the highest standards of excellence
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergency procedures.
• Follows all cleaning and sanitizing protocols
• Is up to date and follows guidelines put forth by the Office of Childcare
• Checks and responds to email and other communication regularly
• Actively engaged with youth and activities during the program day
• Maintains positive relationships and effective communication with families, facility/school personnel, members and coworkers
• Maintains program site and equipment, assists with setup and breakdown of activity centers and cleaning of program areas
• Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings and staff training
• Relay information to families about a child's day respectfully
• Be within sight AND sound of a staff person who meets the qualifications of a Program Leader if under the age of 18 years OR be within sight OR sound of a staff member who meets the qualifications of a Program Leader if 18 years of age or older
• Acquire 15 hours of formal training or education annually (1.25 hours per month) related to childcare, of which at least 8 clock hours is in child development and 1 hour is in health, safety, and nutrition
• Attend New Staff Orientation within 10 date of hire date
• Complete all required trainings as assigned by supervisor, by scheduled due date
• If required to drive while on duty (either your own vehicle or a Y-owned vehicle)