Y Learning Center Site Assistant

YMCA; Redford Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free family membership

Flexible scheduling

Family-friendly environment

EAP & retirement plan

Job summary

The YMCA is hiring a Site Assistant at Achieve Charter Academy to support before- and after-school care, helping children grow socially, emotionally, physically, spiritually, and cognitively in a safe, nurturing environment.

Duties include planning and leading curriculum-based activities, setting up learning spaces, maintaining staff-to-child ratios, serving healthy snacks, and coordinating with YMCA staff, school partners, PTA, and families.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent (over 18+).
• Some experience supervising children is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Attends to the needs of participating children at all times, while ensuring a safe and nurturing environment
• Plans and leads daily/monthly curriculum-based lesson plans and activities approved by the Site Supervisor
• Set up and clean up physical learning environments and prepare necessary materials and supplies, ensuring all equipment and supplies meet maintenance and storage standards
• Establishes and maintains relationships with assigned school and YMCA staff and program participants through attendance of staff meetings, open houses, and PTA meetings
• Maintains appropriate staff-to-child ratios and assumes shared responsibility for housekeeping tasks
• Serves prepared healthy snacks to children and maintains required paperwork
• Has an understanding of all emergency site procedures and record drills
• Performs other assigned duties as directed by Supervisor

Skills

Lead physical activities

Sit/stand on floor

Outdoor time 30m

Education

High school diploma

Child supervision experience

Job description

MAKE AN IMPACT ON TODAY’S YOUTH

WITH A JOB AT THE Y!

Now Hiring at Achieve Charter Academy!

YMCA EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• FREE Family Membership & Discounted Access to Programs
• Flexible Scheduling
• Family-friendly Work Environment
• Employee Assistance Program & Retirement Plan

GENERAL FUNCTION

The Before and After School Care Site Assistant is responsible for general subversion and management of assigned school sites while assisting in the development of children’s social, emotional, physical, spiritual, and cognitive development.

SITE LOCATION PLACEMENT

The Site Assistant will be located at Achieve Charter Academy!

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• At a minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent is required (over 18+ years of age)
• Some experience supervising children is preferred, but not required

TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS/PREREQUISITES

• Meets state-licensing agency requirement
• Achieves DHS Clearance, with documentation, prior to starting work
• Passes TB skin test within 30 days of hire
• CPR, First Aid, AED, and Child Safe certifications within 60 days of hire

ABILITIES & SKILLS

• Ability to participate in, plan, and lead all physical activities
• Ability to sit and stand from a seated position on the floor when interacting with children
• Capability to be outside for up to 30 minutes a day, year-round

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attends to the needs of participating children at all times, while ensuring a safe and nurturing environment
• Plans and leads daily/monthly curriculum-based lesson plans and activities approved by the Site Supervisor
• Set up and clean up physical learning environments and prepare necessary materials and supplies, ensuring all equipment and supplies meet maintenance and storage standards
• Establishes and maintains relationships with assigned school and YMCA staff and program participants through attendance of staff meetings, open houses, and PTA meetings
• Maintains appropriate staff-to-child ratios and assumes shared responsibility for housekeeping tasks
• Serves prepared healthy snacks to children and maintains required paperwork
• Has an understanding of all emergency site procedures and record drills
• Performs other assigned duties as directed by Supervisor