School Age Care Program Staff (Bel Air Elementary)

DeKalb Health; New Brighton (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Y membership

Job summary

The YMCA School Age Care Program at Bel Air Elementary in New Brighton, MN is seeking program staff (age 16+) to join our team. This flexible Monday through Friday role includes a free Y membership, professional growth opportunities and more!

Schedule includes 6:30 AM to 9:10 AM and 2:10 PM to 6:00 PM, with part-time or full-time options. Responsibilities include planning activities, leading sessions, keeping records, and ensuring safe, engaging experiences for school age children.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 16.
• Complete required YMCA trainings within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to lead, plan, organize, and implement program activities.
• Good skills in communication, organization, and human relations.
• Willingness to work with diverse populations.
• Previous experience with school age children (preferred).
• Knowledge of CACFP Program requirements (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assist with weekly lesson plans.
• Organize and lead activities for school age children.
• Keep site clean and organized.
• Maintain program records including incident reports, rosters, logbooks, and attendance.
• Assist in completing child and program evaluations.
• Maintain CACFP and Health Licensing for meals/snacks if applicable.

Skills

Minimum age 16

Lead, plan, organize

Strong communication

Diversity awareness

Job description

• Location 1800 NW Fifth St.,New Brighton, MN, 55112,United States
• Job Category Childcare, Full-Time
• Employee Type Non Exempt 30+ FT

Contact information

Description

School Age Care Program Staff | Bel Air Elementary | $16.50 per hour | Part-Time & Full-Time (Monday to Friday) | Mornings or Afternoons

At a glance:

The YMCA School Age Care Program (SAC) is seeking program staff (age 16+) to join our team. This flexible Monday through Friday role includes a free Y membership, professional growth opportunities and more!

Schedule:

• Part-time or Full-time, Monday through Friday
• 6:30 AM to 9:10 AM; 2:10 PM to 6:00 PM (before & after school)
• No evenings or weekend hours

Pay:

The salary for this position is $16.50 hourly. We take into consideration an individual’s background and experience in determining salary; therefore, base pay offered may vary considerably depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes a wide range of other benefits and earned time off that vary depending on part-time or full-time status.

1. Job Summary:

The School Aged Child Care Program Staff is responsible for planning, leading, and implementing recreational and creative experiences for school age children in a group setting. The incumbent provides high-quality recreational experiences for school aged children that focus on the YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

2. Essential Functions:

• Assist with the writing and implementation of weekly lesson plans.
• Organize and lead a variety of activities appropriate for school age children. Activities may include arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor games, enrichment activities, etc.
• Ensure that the site is kept clean and organized.
• Assist in maintaining accurate program records including incident reports, daily rosters, logbook documentation, and attendance records.
• Assist in completing child and program evaluations.
• Maintain CACFP and Minnesota Department of Health Licensing for meals and snacks, if applicable.

3. Relationships:

This position reports to the Site Director who reports to the Program Director/Sr. Coordinator. The incumbent interacts regularly with children, parents, and staff members from diverse backgrounds.

4. Qualifications:

Required:

• Minimum age of 16.
• Complete required YMCA trainings within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to lead, plan, organize, and implement program activities.
• Good skills in communication, organization, and human relations.
• Willingness to work with diverse populations

Preferred:

• Previous experience working with school age children.
• Knowledge of CACFP Program requirements

5. Work Conditions:

• Must be able to actively participate in youth games/activities which include getting in the water during swimming.
• Ability to travel locally to YMCA branches and other program sites.
• Perform all physical aspects of the position, including moving around, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Ability to recognize and react calmly and effectively in hazardous/dangerous situations.
• Must be able to remain alert in warm to hot environment for prolonged period which may include indoor pool, outdoor activities, bus rides, etc.
• May be exposed to verbal outbursts, physical actions or bodily fluids as part of the childcare environment.

6. Additional Notes:

This job description represents the major functions of the position but is not intended to be all-inclusive. The incumbent is also responsible for taking direction from branch/program representatives in completing projects or performing duties deemed necessary for the branch or Association success.