Y Learning Center Site Lead

Ymcadetroit; Farmington Hills (MI); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FREE Family Membership

Flexible Scheduling

Family-friendly Work Environment

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ymcadetroit is seeking a Before and After School Care Site Lead at Farmington Family YMCA. You will supervise, plan, and implement activities for children, fostering their development in a safe environment.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of childcare experience and relevant education. Benefits include a free family membership and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in a childcare setting is preferred.
• Some experience supervising children is preferred.
• Meets state licensing agency requirements.

Responsibilities

• Attend to the needs of participating children at all times.
• Develop and implement lesson plans of weekly activities.
• Establish relationships with assigned school and YMCA staff.

Skills

Ability to participate in physical activities

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to lead activities

Education

Credit hours in Elementary Education or Early Childhood

Job description

Farmington Family YMCA, 28100 Farmington Road, Farmington Hills, Michigan, United States of America

Job Description

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is a non‑profit organization dedicated to strengthening the foundation of community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than just a job—you’ll enjoy a career with the chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you.

MAKE AN IMPACT ON TODAY’S YOUTH WITH A JOB AT THE Y!

Now Hiring at the Farmington Family YMCA

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 Lead is responsible for the supervision, planning, implementation, and development of activities for a group of children while assisting in the development of children’s social, emotional, physical, spiritual, and cognitive development at their assigned site(s).

Site Location Placement

The Site Leads for the following locations: Fraser, East Pointe, Warren (Macomb County), and Royal Oak Schools. Sites will receive their school site location from Management, based on staff availability and levels in the area.

Education / Experience

• At least 2 years of experience in a childcare setting is preferred (not required)
• Credit hours in Elementary Education, Recreation, or Early Childhood (over 19+ years of age)
• Some experience supervising children is preferred, but not required

Training / Certifications / Prerequisites

• Meets state licensing agency requirements
• 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
• Completes Blood Borne Pathogens training, Redwoods, and Concussion training (required)

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

• Attend to the needs of participating children at all times, while ensuring a safe and nurturing environment through overall management of the assigned site
• Communicate with parents in monthly newsletters, phone calls, and face‑to‑face contact
• Develop and implement lesson plans of weekly activities that meet requirements set by the Supervisor that involve themed‑based activities, CATCH programming, STEM, literacy, character development, and leadership and diversity initiatives
• Set up and clean up physical learning environments and prepare necessary materials and supplies, ensuring all equipment and supplies meet maintenance and storage standards
• Establish and maintain relationships with assigned school and YMCA staff and program participants through attendance of staff meetings, open houses, and PTA meetings
• Serve prepared healthy snacks to children and maintain required paperwork
• Have an understanding of all emergency site procedures and record drills
• Perform other assigned duties as directed by Supervisor

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit (“YMCA”) is an equal‑opportunity employer and seeks to be an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. The YMCA does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring or other terms or conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetic information, ethnicity, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, military status or any other basis protected by state, federal or other applicable law.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is committed to ensuring the safety and well‑being of children in our programs. We hold all staff, regardless of position, to the highest possible standards. We require all staff to be screened regularly and sign a code of conduct. All staff will be monitored when interacting with program participants. We take any inappropriate interactions between program participants and staff very seriously and will fully cooperate with authorities in any case of abuse.

Farmington Family YMCA, 28100 Farmington Road, Farmington Hills, Michigan, United States of America