After-School Group Leader: Safe, Engaging Kids

City of Lincoln; Concord (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Retirement Savings

Tuition Reimbursement options

20% Discount on tuition at Missouri

Free individual membership to YMCA

Retirement fund of 12% per pay period

Job summary

Gateway Region YMCA in St. Louis, MO is seeking a part-time child care staff member to support the Site Director.

You will help ensure the safety and development of children, plan developmentally appropriate activities, and build positive relationships with families and staff. The role requires at least 1 year of experience with children, strong leadership, and the ability to follow policies and directions.

Qualifications

• Must be 17 or 18 years old depending on site.
• At least 1 year of experience working with children.
• Ability to relate to children, parents, staff and volunteers.
• Follow directions, have strong leadership skills and be self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Follow general direction and perform other duties as assigned by the Site Director.
• Ensure the individual needs of the children are met within the program guidelines.
• Utilize sound judgment and discretionary skills in accordance with YMCA policies.
• Maintain positive relationships with staff, parents, volunteers, and site administration.
• Ensure YMCA policies and guidelines are followed at all times.
• Maintain an environment that ensures children’s safety and well-being.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities.
• Provide children opportunities to build self-help and independence skills.
• Ensure zero tolerance for abuse and participate in child protection efforts.

Skills

Experience with children

Leadership skills

Communication

Job description

Gateway Region YMCA in St. Louis, MO is seeking a part-time child care staff member to support the Site Director.

You will help ensure the safety and development of children, plan developmentally appropriate activities, and build positive relationships with families and staff. The role requires at least 1 year of experience with children, strong leadership, and the ability to follow policies and directions.