After-School Childcare & Activities Assistant

Kids for the Future; Branson (MO); On-site; USD 20,664 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Ozarks Regional YMCA is seeking staff to support childcare programs, supervise children, and implement engaging activities. You will foster a safe, nurturing environment, build positive relationships with families, and collaborate with teammates to meet program goals.

Responsibilities include supervising activities, maintaining spaces, and upholding YMCA policies and licensing standards. The role emphasizes communication with families and ongoing learning through professional development.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Ability to relate effectively to children, families, staff members, and volunteers.
• Strong communication, organization, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to take initiative and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrates a willingness to learn and grow within the field.

Responsibilities

• Assists in implementing curriculum and developmentally appropriate activities within established guidelines.
• Contributes ideas, creativity, and feedback to support classroom activities and program quality.
• Nurtures children through purposeful programming dedicated to building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families.
• Supervises children, classroom environments, and activities, including ADA accommodations where appropriate, while following all procedures and standards.
• Maintains classroom environments, program spaces, and equipment to ensure cleanliness, organization, and safety.
• Maintains confidentiality of children, families, and staff at all times.
• Engages families and helps connect them to the YMCA community.
• Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, trainings, and YMCA events.

Skills

Child interaction

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Learning mindset

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Ozarks Regional YMCA is seeking staff to support childcare programs, supervise children, and implement engaging activities. You will foster a safe, nurturing environment, build positive relationships with families, and collaborate with teammates to meet program goals.

Responsibilities include supervising activities, maintaining spaces, and upholding YMCA policies and licensing standards. The role emphasizes communication with families and ongoing learning through professional development.