Y Learning Center Site Lead

YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit; Southgate (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is hiring a Before and After School Care Site Lead for Downriver sites. You will supervise, plan, and implement activities to support children's development across social, emotional, physical, spiritual, and cognitive domains.

The role involves weekly lesson planning, coordinating with school and YMCA staff, and communicating with families. Must meet licensing requirements, obtain DHS clearance, TB test, and certifications within the specified timeframe.

Qualifications

• 2 years of childcare experience preferred.
• Credit hours in Elementary Education, Recreation, or Early Childhood.
• Meets state licensing requirements and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Attend to the needs of participating children and maintain a safe, nurturing environment.
• Communicate with parents via newsletters, calls, and in person.
• Develop weekly lesson plans with themed activities, STEM, literacy, and leadership elements.
• Set up and clean learning spaces, prepare materials, and manage supplies.
• Collaborate with school and YMCA staff and participate in meetings.
• Serve healthy snacks and handle emergency procedures as required.

Skills

Program planning

Child supervision

Parent communication

Outdoor activity supervision

Education

Elementary Education credits

Early Childhood coursework

Job description

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

Now Hiring at the Downriver 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 Downriver Sites will either be placed at Taylor Exemplar Academy, Wyandotte Public Schools, or Melvindale Public Schools 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 the assigned site
• Communicates 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
• Establishes and maintains relationships with assigned school and YMCA staff and program participants through attendance of staff meetings, open houses, and PTA meetings
• 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