After-School Program Assistant

YMCA of Northern Utah; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 17,908 - 22,386; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

100% off Childcare programming for 15+ hours per week

50% off Childcare programming for less than 15 hours per week

Employee & Employer Retirement Contribution Options

Professional Development Assistance

Job summary

YMCA of Northern Utah is seeking an After-School Program Assistant in Ogden, Utah. This role involves planning and leading activities aimed at enhancing youth well-being in a safe childcare environment. Responsibilities include developing engaging lessons, ensuring participant safety, and collaborating with other staff.

Preferred candidates will be 16+ years old, have a high school diploma, CPR certification, and experience managing youth. Benefits include childcare discounts and retirement options.

Qualifications

• 16 years of age or older.
• Current CPR/First Aid and AED certification required.
• Ability to pass background check within 10 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of participants by following childcare licensing guidelines.
• Develop and deliver engaging lessons to youth.
• Communicate with Site Coordinator regarding successes and challenges.

Skills

Behavior management of youth in larger groups

Lesson planning

Communication

Ability to work with diverse populations

Bilingual ability (preferred)

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Under the guidance of the Site Coordinator, the After‑School Program Assistant is responsible for planning, leading, and executing a wide variety of quality programs and activities for youth in the afterschool setting that are aimed at raising their academic, social, emotional, and physical well‑being. Along with other program leaders, this group of employees performs and interacts with the youth in every aspect of their afterschool experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of participants within the after‑school child program by following all childcare licensing guidelines.
• Promote the after‑school cultures of belonging, relationship, and achievement.
• Develop and deliver fun, engaging lessons to youth within the after‑school childcare program setting.
• Work under the direction of the Site Coordinator.
• Work as an in‑ratio staff at assigned site(s) and/or different programs in our county.
• Maintain a stable, safe and well‑disciplined childcare environment with set expectations for both youth and staff.
• Provide direct supervision of all youth and ensure a child is never left alone.
• Prepare lesson plans using approved curriculum and support overall program design.
• Communicate with Site Coordinator regarding all successes and challenges, on a continuous basis.

*This is not an exhaustive list of job duties. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned.

Qualifications

• 16 years of age or older.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• 6 months experience with behavior management of youth in larger groups.
• Current Department of Childcare Licensing approved CPR/First Aid and AED (must include infant/child certification); Food Handlers Permit; Child Abuse Prevention Training (earned within 30 days of employment).
• Ability to pass Department of Childcare Licensing fingerprinting and background check within 10 days of employment.
• Experience with diverse populations.
• Ability to speak another language in addition to English is preferred but not required.

Benefits

Staff working 15 hours+ per week

• 100% off Childcare programming*
• Employee & Employer Retirement Contribution Options
• Professional Development Assistance

Staff working less than 15 hours per week:

• 50% off Childcare programming*
• Employee & Employer Retirement Contribution Options
• Professional Development Assistance

*Limitations and restrictions apply to some programs.

Posted Salary Range

USD $13.00 - USD $16.25 /Hr.