After-School Group Leader — Flexible Hours & Impact

West Suburban YMCA; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Job summary

West Suburban YMCA is seeking dynamic individuals to supervise school-age children in a state-licensed out-of-school-time program. The role offers weekday hours totaling 20-26 per week, with flexible scheduling for students and parents.

Compensation varies with experience and qualifications, plus a free membership. The position emphasizes adherence to safety standards, DEIB principles, and engaging activities that align with YMCA values.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children.
• Ability to provide direct care to school-age children while reinforcing health and safety guidelines.
• Ability to support children with their distance learning assignments being done remotely at the YMCA.
• Ability to guide structured Clubs and enrichment activities.
• Committing to support and further our anti-racist work as an organization.
• Child CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and training within 30 days of hire date.
• EEC training/registration prior to hire date.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

Responsibilities

• Supervises a group of children.
• Plans and implements program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with YMCA values.
• Supports academic learning being done remotely by students (in pandemic time if applicable).
• Adheres to YMCA and state (Early Education & Care, EEC) standards including safety and cleanliness.
• Attending staff meetings and training.
• Active support of our DEIB statement and putting into practice our commitment to equity, diversity, belonging and inclusion. Continue to think about strategies to support diversity goals of the organization.
• Follows YMCA and EEC policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
• Maintains positive relations with parents and other staff. Models' relationship-building skills in all interactions.
• Works at special events (i.e., Snow Day Program, Holiday Programs) and vacation week programs, if needed.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies and situations requiring first aid and/or CPR.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Child care

Distance learning support

Youth program planning

Staff communication

DEIB involvement

Education

CPR certification

First Aid certification

AED certification

EEC training/registration

Job description

West Suburban YMCA is seeking dynamic individuals to supervise school-age children in a state-licensed out-of-school-time program. The role offers weekday hours totaling 20-26 per week, with flexible scheduling for students and parents.

Compensation varies with experience and qualifications, plus a free membership. The position emphasizes adherence to safety standards, DEIB principles, and engaging activities that align with YMCA values.