After School Support Staff

Lakeland Hills YMCA; New Jersey; Presencial; USD 22.000 - 23.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Lakeland Hills YMCA seeks an After School Support Staff to assist with Kids Club, supervise children, and support activities 2:00–6:00 PM at multiple sites in Mountain Lakes and Rockaway Valley. The role emphasizes safety, nurturing interaction, and collaboration with families.

You will help implement SEL, arts & crafts, STEM, sports and literacy activities, while following YMCA policies and program standards.

Formación

• Must be enthusiastic, responsible, and dependable.
• Flexible and able to take direction well.
• Experience working with children preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise and ensure safety of children during program.
• Assist in planning events and activities.
• Maintain daily attendance and follow Missing Child procedures.
• Communicate with staff and parents to support Kids Club.

Conocimientos

Enthusiastic

Responsible

Dependable

Flexible

Child experience

Descripción del empleo

After School Support Staff# After School Support Staff100 FANNY ROAD - MOUNTAIN LAKES, NJ 07046## OverviewSalary Range$15.92 - $16.50 HourlyPosition TypePart TimeJob ShiftDayCategoryEducation## DescriptionJob Title: **After School Support Staff**Department: Kids ClubReports to: Site Director/Co-DirectorJob Category: Part-Time**Shift Hours:*** Rockaway Valley: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM (AM: 6:45 AM - 8:30 AM)* Lakeview 2:30PM - 6:00 PM* Riverview 3:00-6:00 PMStaff can expect to be scheduled between **2–5 days per week**. We strive to accommodate scheduling preferences whenever possible and may be able to offer some flexibility with shifts; however, flexible scheduling cannot be guaranteed and depends on program staffing needs.POSITION SUMMARY:This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Support Staff are responsible for aiding the Site Director and Co-Director in making sure the Kids Club procedures and requirements, detailed in the staff handbook, are being executed. Responsible for the supervision, safety, and well-being of the children. Creates positive, nurturing relationships with children, while building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers. Promotes and supports the potential of participants and facilitates peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall Kids Club experience.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:* Communicate with co-staff daily.* Assist in the planning of upcoming events and activities.* Follow all state regulations as outlined in Staff Orientation.* Executes program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate, and consistent with YMCA values. These must include: SEL, Arts & Crafts, STEM, Sports & Games, Community Projects, and Literacy. Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards.* Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.* Cultivates positive relationships and maintains effective communication with parents, children, and staff.* Must model relationship-building skills in all interactions.* Take daily attendance and follow “Missing Child Procedure”**Why Work at the Y!*** Paid Sick Time* Free YMCA membership, including access to our brand-new, state-of-the-art Health & Fitness Center, group fitness classes such as Pilates, Yoga, Cycling, and more. Enjoy our regulation-size pool, exclusive member discounts, and special member-only opportunities!* We believe in promoting from within whenever possible and encourage internal career growth. Employees will have first access to opportunities to transfer to other departments and explore new roles as positions become available, providing a pathway for professional development within the organization.## QualificationsQUALITIES:* Enthusiastic, Responsible, Dependable, Consistent, Level-Headed, Flexible, and Calm in all situations.* Ability to help children grow in character, experiences, and insights.* Ability to always guard the health and well-being of children.QUALIFICATIONS:1. Capable of being flexible and taking direction well2. Prior experience working with childrenWORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:* The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.* Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings