Y Learning Center Site Lead

YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 19,286,000 - 24,797,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Family Membership

Flexible Scheduling

Family-friendly Work Environment

EAP & Retirement Plan

Job summary

Plymouth Family YMCA is hiring a Site Lead for Before and After School Care. The role involves supervising a group of children, planning and implementing activities, and supporting their social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development at assigned sites.

Requirements include potential experience in childcare, education coursework, and MA/CT state licensing readiness; CPR/First Aid and related trainings within 60 days.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in childcare preferred, not required.
• Credit hours in Elementary Education, Recreation, or Early Childhood.
• Experience supervising children preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Care for participating children and maintain a safe, nurturing environment at the site.
• Communicate with parents via newsletters, calls, and face-to-face updates.
• Develop and implement weekly lesson plans with themed activities, STEM, literacy, and leadership initiatives.
• Set up and clean learning spaces and prepare materials to meet standards.
• Coordinate with school and YMCA staff and participate in meetings and events.
• Understand and follow emergency procedures and practice drills.

Skills

Activity planning & leading

Child supervision

Parent communication

Outdoor activities readiness

Education

Early childhood coursework

Education/Rec courses

Job description

MAKE AN IMPACT ON TODAY'S YOUTH

WITH A JOB AT THE Y!

Now Hiring at the Plymouth 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 Lead for the Plymouth, Canton, Redford Schools, and some Detroit Sites will receive their school site location from Management, based on staff availability and levels in the area.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• 2 years of experience in 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 trainings, 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

• Attends to the needs of participating children at all times, while ensuring a safe and nurturing environment through overall management of assigned site
• Communicates with parents in monthly newsletters, phone calls, and face-to-face contact
• Develops and implements lesson plans of weekly activities that meet requirements set bythe 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
• Establishes and maintains relationships with assigned school and YMCA staff and program participants through attendance of staff meetings, open houses, and PTA meetings
• Has an understanding of all emergency site procedures and record drills
• Performs other assigned duties as directed by Supervisor