School Age Program Aide - Lafayette

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Lafayette (CO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free family membership

Program discounts

Generous retirement benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Sick Time

Job summary

The YMCA of Northern Colorado is seeking a Program Aide to support school-age youths in our vibrant program. You will help supervise activities, assist with homework, and ensure a safe, engaging environment while modeling core YMCA values.

Role requires being a positive role model, teamwork, and flexibility for shift changes. Bilingual candidates are preferred. A minimum age of 16 is required; multiple shifts are available including before and after school.

Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 16 years old.
• Ability to work well on a team and communicate with youth, parents and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
• Maintains positive relations with parents and other staff.
• Models relationship-building skills in all interactions.
• Maintains confidentiality of YMCA issues, incidents and records.
• Be on time for all shifts; be flexible to accommodate schedule changes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Bilingual (preferred)

Job description

OverviewDo you love fun? Who doesn't, right? What about games? Do you love games? How about science projects and artsy crafty stuff? We are hiring now at all levels for our school aged programs. The YMCA's Youth Programs are growing fast, and we are seeking outstanding staff to support our expanding school-age offerings and grow into leadership roles. We are looking for candidates who love to get creative with construction paper and duct tape, who are happy to help kids with even the most challenging homework and who are always ready for a game of tag. We are looking for staff to ensure our kiddos are safe, secure and engaged while teaching them our core values: respect, responsibility, honesty and caring. Help us make a positive difference in the lives of those we serve each day in our programs.Under direct supervision of another staff person, the Program Aides works as part of our site team to ensure a safe and challenging environment for our school age participants implementing our core values, gym and group games, arts and crafts.Shifts/Hours: Program hours are mornings 6:15am-8:30am and/or 3:00-6:00pm M-F and more hours available on days when school is out for full day camp. We prefer staff to be available at least 3 consistent days per week, but we are also looking for substitutes. You can choose to do just before school, just after school, or a combination.View all openings, learn more about our benefits, and apply online today at https://www.ymcanoco.org/careers.ResponsibilitiesAdheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards.Attends staff meetings and trainings.Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.Maintains positive relations with parents and other staff. Models' relationship-building skills in all interactions.Maintains confidentiality of YMCA issues, incidents and recordsBe on time for all shifts; be flexible to accommodate unexpected schedule changes, including full days.Other duties as assignedThis job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the positionMust be a minimum of 16 years old.Requirements/Certifications: Applicants must be committed to being a positive role model with youth. Must have the ability to work well on a team, communicate easily with youth, parents and colleagues and be committed to implementing YMCA programming and fun.Knowledge of age-appropriate practices and experience working with children, preferably school aged Maturity to make practical decisions under the direct supervision of other staff.Ability to work well in a team, communicate easily with youth, parents and colleagues and be committed to implementing YMCA programming and fun.Bilingual preferred, not required.Applicants must be committed to being a positive role model with youth.Physical DEMANDS/FUNCTIONAL ATTRIBUTESEssential functions are the fundamental job duties, meaning the position exists to perform the function; there is a limited number of employees among whom the performance of the function can be distributed; and/or the incumbent is hired for expertise or ability to perform the function due to its high specialization. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and associated Federal regulations protect qualified individuals with disabilities from discrimination in all areas of employment. To be considered qualified, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions of a position, with or without reasonable accommodation. It is important that the physical tasks associated with the essential functions be identified appropriately so that persons with disabilities can determine if any accommodation is necessary.Benefits(10+ hours/week) Free Family Membership(10+ hours/week) Program discountsGenerous retirement benefits - 12% after eligibility is metEmployee Assistance ProgramPaid Sick TimeChildcare benefits of more than $5000 are considered taxable income and will be processed accordingly. Limitations and restrictions apply to some programs.