Kids Club Site Coordinator - Boone (56851)

YSS; Boone (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

PTO and holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement offerings

Training opportunities

Pet insurance discounts

PSLF Program qualification

Job summary

YSS seeks a Kids Club Site Coordinator at Ledges Elementary in Boone, IA to plan and run all-day programming during the school year and breaks. You will supervise staff, coordinate activities with school resources, and ensure a safe, engaging environment for children.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED with relevant experience, or an associate’s/higher degree with some related background. This is a full-time day-shift position with benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus 3 years in a school or child-care setting.
• Or an associate’s or higher degree with at least 1 year in a similar setting.
• CPR/First Aid and Mandatory Reporter Training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement all-day programming across school year and breaks.
• Collaborate with staff and community resources for activities.
• Develop monthly themed plans aligned with program goals.
• Lead site staff in behavior, teaching, and administration.
• Oversee daily operations including meals and snacks.
• Supervise children and monitor participation and safety.
• Manage check-in/check-out and authorized pickups.
• Track attendance and relevant child data, complete paperwork.

Skills

Elementary school experience

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Team supervision

CPR/First Aid certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree or higher

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Ledges Elementary School Boone - Boone, IA 50036, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School/GED, Salary Range: $18.00 - $20.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage: Up to 25%, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Kids Club Before/After-School Programs,

Kids Club Site Coordinator - Boone

YSS is seeking an enthusiastic, caring, fun, compassionate Kids Club Site Coordinator - Boone to join our Kids Club Team at Ledges Elementary in Boone!

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement all-day programming during the school year, in-service days, winter break, spring break, and summer.
• Work with staff and community resources to identify recreational and educational activities.
• Develop a structured service-learning plan for each school year, implementing themed monthly activities that align with program goals.
• Provide leadership to site staff in the areas of behavior management, teaching, and administration.
• Oversee the daily program from start to finish, including preparing and serving nutritious meals and snacks.
• Supervise children in the program, monitoring behavior, participation, and performance.
• Monitor check-in and check-out procedures, ensuring authorized drop-offs and pickups.
• Track attendance, payments, relevant child and family data.
• Complete required paperwork and attend all meetings and training sessions.

Please note that this description is not intended to be a complete list of the responsibilities required for this position. Duties may change at any time, with or without notice.

What will you get out of working at YSS?

We believe in your potential, we meet you where you are, and we invest in your future.

In addition to a welcoming workplace, collaborative and supportive colleagues, and mission-driven work that creates hope and opportunity by putting kids first, YSS offers the following benefits for this full-time position:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Supplemental accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Accrued paid time off, plus paid time off for holidays, your birthday, and volunteering
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee recognition program
• Personal wellness programs
• Pet insurance discounts
• PSLF Program qualification
• Retirement offerings
• Training opportunities

Qualifications

MUST HAVES - Required Qualifications

• A High School Diploma/equivalent and three years of experience in an elementary/middle school, child-care, or child development setting.
• or
• Associate's or higher degree and at least one year of experience in an elementary/middle school, child-care, or child development setting

SHOULD HAVES - Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or higher degree in early childhood, child development, or elementary education
• Successful completion of CPR/First Aid, Universal Precautions, and Mandatory Reporter Training.
• If not in place at time of hire, certifications must be obtained within the first three months of employment.
• Experience working with individuals of diverse identities, including racial, ethnic, gender, sexual orientation and socio-economic status.
• Experience as a supervisor.
• Is a strong communicator both verbally and non-verbally, with excellent observational, listening, speaking, and writing skills.
• Able to effectively communicate with a variety of audiences including customers, clients, and the public as well as colleagues and other staff members
• Patient and calm under pressure and able to deal with challenging situations with a good attitude.
• Can think and act quickly to resolve complex problems using creative/critical thinking, resourcefulness, and tact
• Organized with a high attention to detail.
• Able to manage time and resources effectively.

The IDEAL Candidate:

• Loves working with children.
• Can communicate with children at various levels of development.
• Speak a language(s) in addition to English.
• Has a basic understanding of the principles of child development.
• Is creative.
• Is enthusiastic.
• Is excited to come to work everyday.
• Is passionate about helping others and excited to come to work every day.
• Has personal knowledge and understanding gained through lived experience and the ability to draw on that experience to support others on the journey to stability, recovery, and healing.

About YSS...

One of Iowa's oldest and largest, youth-serving, nonprofit organizations, YSS's mission is to create hope and opportunity by putting kids first. We offer education, counseling, and stability to help youth succeed. With a diverse leadership team and a new 50-acre recovery campus opening in 2024, YSS is growing and evolving to meet the needs of our communities. For more about YSS, visit https://www.yss.org/.

Helpful to Know

YSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We believe that our strength lies in the unique perspectives and backgrounds of our employees. We strive to create an environment where all individuals are treated with respect and have equal opportunities to succeed. Our ongoing efforts to promote diversity and inclusion are central to our mission, and we are dedicated to continuous improvement in these areas.

YSS is a nicotine-free workplace.