Afterschool Youth Mentor & Activity Leader

YMC; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

100% off Childcare programming

Employee & Employer Retirement Options

Professional Development Assistance

Job summary

YMCA Weber/Davis is seeking a substitute for the afterschool program at WE Community Family Center. From 2:30pm to 6:00pm, Monday through Friday, you will support day-to-day operations, supervise youth, and help deliver supervised activities under the on-site coordinator.

You will help create a culture of achievement, relationships, and belonging, follow childcare guidelines, and safeguard participants by enforcing rules and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 16 years of age or older.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Interest in working with youth.
• Must obtain Food Handlers Permit within 30 days of hire.
• 6 months experience working with behavior management of youth in larger groups preferred but not required.
• Must be able to obtain and become certified in First Aid, CPR and Food Handlers within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to pass a background check and obtain fingerprint clearance within 10 days of hire. Must Complete Department of Child Care Licensing fingerprinting and background check.
• Proven track record of developing authentic and deepened relationships with others.
• Experience with diverse populations, including speaking any language in addition to English, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work as an in-ratio staff member at the YMCA Weber/Davis afterschool locations.
• Provide supervision of youth, ensure a child is never left alone.
• Ensure the safety of participants by setting and enforcing classroom expectations.
• Follow all childcare licensing guidelines.
• Promote the after-school cultures of belonging, relationship, and achievement.
• Praise student accomplishments.
• Support literacy and homework in the assistant center during success hour.
• Work with the site coordinator to ensure all materials are set-up for the day's lessons.
• Assist the site coordinator in planning family engagement activities, field trips and fun Fridays.
• Assist the site coordinator in ensuring the classroom space is cleaned and closed at the end of the program.

Skills

Interest in youth work

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

YMCA Weber/Davis is seeking a substitute for the afterschool program at WE Community Family Center. From 2:30pm to 6:00pm, Monday through Friday, you will support day-to-day operations, supervise youth, and help deliver supervised activities under the on-site coordinator.

You will help create a culture of achievement, relationships, and belonging, follow childcare guidelines, and safeguard participants by enforcing rules and safety standards.