After-School Youth Program Lead

Theyonline; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 19,286 - 26,174; Part time

Job summary

The YMCA in Salem-Keizer seeks a Program Lead to plan and implement the curriculum and activities under supervision, serving school-age children with dignity, safety and respect. You will model the Y values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility while ensuring smooth daily operations across multiple sites.

Hours vary by site and season, with before and after-school blocks as well as potential school breaks, totaling up to 29 hours per week; candidates must meet age and certification

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Ability to obtain hands-on Pediatric First Aid & CPR Certification.
• Ability to obtain Food Handler’s Card.
• Ability to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Interact and relate with youth and serve as a positive role model.
• Work as a team with other Program Leads, Assistant Program Leaders, Site Supervisors, and Department Directors.
• Must have a basic understanding of child development.
• Teach children self-help skills and provide opportunities for independence.
• Follow written weekly lesson plans that will be posted and used as a daily guide.
• Initiate activities and experiences that focus on all areas of development with consideration given to each child’s individual needs.
• Must know where all children enrolled in the program are at all times, never be alone with a child.
• Follow snack protocol.
• Care properly for program equipment and check daily for safety.
• Equipment will be organized, stored safely and easily accessible to children and staff.
• Indoor and outdoor space is monitored daily for health and safety concerns.
• Any health and safety concerns are to be reported to the Site Lead immediately.
• Line of sight and positioning to maintain situational awareness.
• Follow all YMCA Safety and licensing policies and protocols.
• Must understand the difference between discipline and punishment.
• Establish supportive relationships with children and implement developmentally appropriate techniques of behavior and group management.
• Use positive verbal and non-verbal communication with children and parents to build trusting and stable relationships.
• Set and consistently communicate limits for acceptable behavior with logical, relevant, and immediate consequences that follow established processes and procedures.
• Program Lead will ensure that Assistant Program Leaders are supervised within sight and sound, and ratios are maintained.
• Be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the program site and supervision of children in the absence of the Site Supervisor.

Skills

Youth engagement

Team collaboration

Behavior management

Safety awareness

Education

Associate degree in child education/development

ORO Step 6 Oregon Registry

3 months (240 hours) teaching experience

60 hours + 20 hours child care training

Job description

The YMCA in Salem-Keizer seeks a Program Lead to plan and implement the curriculum and activities under supervision, serving school-age children with dignity, safety and respect. You will model the Y values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility while ensuring smooth daily operations across multiple sites.

Hours vary by site and season, with before and after-school blocks as well as potential school breaks, totaling up to 29 hours per week; candidates must meet age and certification