SACC Worker

Paycom - ATS; Bourbonnais (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free adult YMCA membership

Discounts on YMCA programs

Retirement Fund access

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Kankakee Area YMCA is seeking a part-time School Age Program Aide to supervise school-age children in before/after school and related programs. You will implement curriculum, ensure safety, and foster positive youth development in a welcoming, inclusive environment.

You will work with families, school staff, and YMCA leadership, assisting with daily activities, attendance, and program readiness while upholding YMCA values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.

Qualifications

• Requires strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with children, families, school staff, and coworkers.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team in a fast-paced program environment.
• Previous experience working with children in childcare, school-age, or youth development settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision and ensure safety and active engagement of all participants.
• Facilitate weekly curriculum and enrichment activities aligned with program goals and YMCA values.
• Maintain attendance records, participant accountability, and check-in/out procedures.
• Follow safety policies, emergency procedures, and incident reporting requirements.
• Assist with setup/cleanup, snack service, and preparation of activity spaces.
• Communicate participant needs, incidents, and safety concerns to leadership in a timely manner.

Skills

Strong communication & interpersonal

Teamwork

Experience with children

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College coursework in education/recreation/child development (preferred)

Job description

Job Title: School Age Program AideFLSA Status: Part-Time, Non-ExemptPay Rate: $15.00–$16.50 per hourReports To: Childcare Coordinator – School Age ProgramsRevision Date: August 2026POSITION SUMMARYThe School Age Program Aide provides direct, attentive supervision, safety, engagement, and positive youth development experiences for children participating in Kankakee Area YMCA School Age Programs.This position supports Before School Care, After School Care, Early Release Days, School Out Days, and other assigned out-of-school-time programming. The School Age Program Aide implements assigned curriculum and enrichment activities that support academic growth, social-emotional development, healthy living, character development, creativity, and recreation; builds positive relationships with children and families; and helps maintain a safe, welcoming, inclusive, organized, and mission-aligned program environment.This position models the YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSProvides direct supervision of assigned children, maintaining required supervision practices and supporting the safety, well-being, and active engagement of all participants.Reviews, prepares for, facilitates, and actively participates in assigned weekly curriculum and enrichment activities that are developmentally appropriate, inclusive, and aligned with YMCA values and program goals.Uses positive guidance and behavior-management techniques; redirects inappropriate behavior, supports children in resolving challenges, and promptly reports significant or recurring concerns to the Childcare Coordinator – School Age Programs or designated Site Lead.Maintains accurate attendance and participant accountability, including regular head counts during activities and transitions.Follows YMCA policies and procedures related to emergencies, medical needs, discipline, child abuse prevention, incident reporting, participant release, and other safety requirements.Verifies authorized individuals at pickup in accordance with YMCA procedures, including checking photo identification when required.Assists with daily setup, cleanup, snack/meal service, activity preparation, supply organization, and the cleanliness and readiness of program spaces.Respects and follows the policies, expectations, and shared-space requirements of each school or community partner location.Builds positive and professional relationships with children, parents/guardians, school personnel, coworkers, and YMCA leadership.Communicates participant needs, incidents, injuries, safety concerns, supply needs, and other program issues to the appropriate program leadership in a timely manner.Attends required staff meetings, trainings, and professional development and completes required certifications within established timelines.Serves as a positive role model and demonstrates professionalism, teamwork, reliability, adaptability, and YMCA values in all interactions.Maintains professional boundaries with children and families and follows all YMCA child abuse prevention practices and codes of conduct.Participates in emergency drills and follows site-specific emergency, evacuation, severe-weather, lockdown, and reunification procedures as trained.Follows established procedures for participant allergies, medications, health needs, emergency action plans, and accommodations within the employee’s training and authorized scope of responsibility.Maintains confidentiality and protects participant, family, employee, and school information in accordance with YMCA policy and applicable requirements.Supports social-emotional learning, positive peer relationships, inclusion, cooperation, and a sense of belonging for every participant.Provides age-appropriate homework and academic support when included in the program schedule and encourages children’s independence, confidence, and progress without completing work for them.Maintains active and attentive supervision at all times, remaining alert to participant location, behavior, environmental hazards, and changing conditions; staff may not engage in activities that interfere with supervision responsibilities.Performs other responsible program-related duties as assigned within the scope of the position.SCHEDULING & SITE ASSIGNMENTSchool Age Program Aides are employed as part of the Kankakee Area YMCA School Age Programs team and are not hired for or guaranteed placement at a specific school site, shift, or number of hours.Employees may be assigned or reassigned among YMCA-operated school-age program locations based on enrollment, staffing levels, participant needs, program coverage, and operational needs, with appropriate notice whenever practicable.Staff are expected to maintain reasonable scheduling flexibility and may be assigned to Before School Care, After School Care, Early Release Days, School Out Days, staff training, family/program events, or other school-age programming. Employees must have a reliable means of reporting to assigned program locations. Hours, schedules, and site assignments may vary based on program needs.SITE LEAD ASSIGNMENT & ADDITIONAL COMPENSATIONSchool Age Program Aides may be designated as a School Age Program Aide – Site Lead based on program needs, experience, performance, and demonstrated leadership ability.A Site Lead remains a School Age Program Aide and continues to report to the Childcare Coordinator – School Age Programs. The Site Lead serves as the designated on-site leader and assumes additional responsibility for the successful daily operation of an assigned program location.Approved Site Lead assignments receive additional hourly compensation for the duration of the assignment. Site Lead designation, location, schedule, and additional-duty assignment may change based on enrollment, staffing, performance, or operational needs.Additional Site Lead ResponsibilitiesTakes ownership of daily site readiness, organization, cleanliness, program flow, and closing/reset procedures.Provides day-to-day direction and support to staff assigned to the site while reinforcing expectations established by the Childcare Coordinator – School Age Programs.Conducts brief staff check-ins to review assignments, schedules, curriculum, participant needs, and daily priorities.Helps ensure required staff-to-child ratios and participant supervision are maintained and promptly communicates coverage concerns.Ensures the daily schedule and assigned weekly curriculum are implemented consistently and with active staff participation.Ensures attendance, participant release, food/snack records, incident documentation, and other required site records are completed accurately and timely.Serves as the primary on-site contact for routine communication with families and school personnel and escalates significant concerns to the Childcare Coordinator – School Age Programs.Supports staff with positive behavior-management strategies, participant needs, onboarding, and day-to-day program expectations.Communicates staffing concerns, supply needs, safety issues, participant concerns, and operational needs to the Childcare Coordinator – School Age Programs.Models YMCA expectations and provides appropriate on-site guidance; formal coaching, corrective action, scheduling decisions, and employee discipline remain the responsibility of program leadership.Ensures YMCA equipment, supplies, participant information, and program materials are appropriately secured at the conclusion of programming.Monitors the quality of the daily participant experience and promptly addresses or escalates concerns related to supervision, curriculum delivery, professionalism, cleanliness, or program standards.Confirms staff are aware of site-specific emergency procedures and takes on-site leadership during emergencies until relieved by program leadership or emergency personnel.YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIESMission AdvancementModels YMCA values in all interactions and supports youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility through quality program experiences.CollaborationWorks effectively with coworkers, families, school partners, and YMCA leadership and contributes to a positive, team-oriented program environment.Operational EffectivenessFollows established procedures, maintains safety and program standards, adapts to changing program needs, and supports consistent delivery across locations.Personal GrowthDemonstrates self-awareness, professionalism, reliability, openness to feedback, continuous learning, and adaptability.QUALIFICATIONSHigh school graduate or equivalent required; current college enrollment or coursework in education, recreation, child development, or a related field preferred.Previous experience working with children, preferably in a childcare, school-age, camp, recreation, or youth development setting.Ability and willingness to actively lead and participate in age-appropriate activities, games, arts and crafts, recreation, and curriculum-based programming.Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively and professionally with children, families, school personnel, and coworkers.Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and adapt to changing schedules, program locations, participant needs, and operational priorities.Must pass required background checks and meet YMCA child protection and applicable program employment standards.Previous experience working with diverse populations preferred.Must be able to read, understand, and consistently follow YMCA policies, site procedures, participant plans, emergency procedures, curriculum materials, and required documentation.Must complete required pre-service, orientation, health and safety, Mandated Reporter, Child Abuse Prevention, CPR/First Aid/AED, food safety/food handler (when applicable), Sexual Harassment, and other required program training and certifications within established YMCA and regulatory timelines.Must successfully complete all required background screening and fingerprinting and remain eligible to work in the program under applicable Illinois Department of Early Childhood (IDEC), Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), YMCA, and school-partner requirements.PHYSICAL DEMANDSAbility to lead and actively participate in program activities in indoor and outdoor settings.Ability to move throughout school and program environments and supervise children during activities and transitions.Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds and engage in activities that may include walking, running, bending, kneeling, and sitting on the floor.Must have sufficient mobility, stamina, vision, and hearing, with or without reasonable accommodation, to provide active supervision, respond promptly to emergencies, and safely participate in program activities in varied indoor and outdoor environments.PART-TIME BENEFITS INCLUDEFree adult YMCA membership (upgrade to Family Membership for $20.00/month, subject to change).Discounts on YMCA programs.Access to the Retirement Fund after meeting eligibility requirements.Opportunities for professional development and advancement.A diverse and inclusive work environment.Supportive community.