School Age Care Program Staff (Snail Lake Education Center)

DeKalb Health; Shoreview (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Y membership

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

The YMCA is looking for School Age Care Program Staff at Snail Lake Education Center in Shoreview to work part-time or full-time, Monday through Friday, mornings or afternoons. The role offers a hourly wage of $16.50 with benefits such as a free Y membership and opportunities for professional growth.

You will plan and lead recreational activities for school-age children, maintain records, and ensure licensing and CACFP compliance where applicable, while upholding YMCA core values of honesty,

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with writing and implementing weekly lesson plans.
• Organize and lead activities suitable for school-age children.
• Keep the site clean and organized.
• Maintain program records including attendance and rosters.
• Assist in completing program evaluations.
• Adhere to CACFP/MDH licensing for meals when applicable.

Skills

Age 16+

Communication

Organizational skills

Diversity awareness

Teamwork

Job description

• Location 350 Highway 96 W,Shoreview, MN, 55126,United States
• Job Category Childcare, Full-Time
• Employee Type Non Exempt 30+ FT

Contact information

Description

School Age Care Program Staff | Snail Lake Education Center | $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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.