Before & After School Leader; Whitnall School District Region

Contact information

• Location 9250 N Green Bay Road,Brown Deer, WI, 53209,United States
• Base Pay $15.00 - $20.00 / Hour
• Job Category School Age
• Employee Type PT Non Exempt

Under the direction of the School Age Education Director and in accordance with Association policies, the Group Leader will be responsible to assist in the operation of all School Age Education programming. The Group Leader serves as an instructor and role model to program participants, participates in the planning and implementation of high quality programs by taking responsibility for each child’s safety and well-being, engaging families and school staff, while complying with licensing rules and procedures.

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• Makemeaningfulconnectionswithprogramparticipants,families,andschoolpersonnel while exhibiting a positive and caring attitude
• Exemplifythefourcorevaluesofcaring,honesty,respect,andresponsibilityinallaspectsofYMCA work
• Superviseandengagechildrenwhileimplementingenrichingandeducationalactivitiesinafunand safe environment
• Arriveontimetositeandwell-preparedtomaintainappropriateadulttochild ratios
• Keepaccuratedailyattendancerecordsandcross- offs
• Maintainaprofessional,clean,neat,organizedandsafe
  
  School
  
  Age atmosphere
• Attendstafftrainingsandmeetings,including required workshops
• Understandandfollowallstatelicensingand
  
  YoungstarrequirementsaslistedinDCFRule Book
  251 along with YMCA and School policies and procedures
• Maintaincurrentcertifications,stafffileandcontinuingeducationrequirementsperstatelicensingand YMCA policies
• Performallotherdutiesasassignedby School Age Education Directoror Leadership  Staff

• Preferred candidate will have completed Introduction to the Child Care Profession and Skills and Strategiesorcourseworkinthefieldof Educationorsimilarfieldorwillingtocompletecoursework provided in a timely manner to become qualified to be an assistant teacher.
• Mustbeatleast
  18yearsofage andpossessahighschool diplomaor equivalent.
• Required Trainings:
  
  Providedbythe YMCA
  • CPR-Pro,AED,andFirst Aid Certificationisrequired (ifnotpresent,mustbeobtained within 3 months).
  • Abusive Head Trauma (Formerly Shaken Baby Syndrome ) is required(mustbe obtained prior to working in the classroom).
• Mustcompletefingerprintingrequirementpriortoworkingfirstshiftwith children
• Previousexperienceworkingwithchildren is preferred
• Mustbedependable,responsible,andhaveareliableformof transportation
• Mustbeavailablethroughdurationofschoolyearandbeavailablefor School Out Days (holiday/in service)

• Mustexhibitjoyandsatisfaction,andhaveapassionforworkingwith children
• Consistentlydemonstrateasetofstrongprofessionalskillsincludinginterpersonalcommunication, time management, punctuality, initiative, and flexibility
• Theincumbentwillexhibitthecorevaluesofcaring,honesty,respectandresponsibilityinallaspects of their work within the YMCA
• Musthaveunderstanding,patience,creativity,cooperative spirit,commonsense,spiritualdepthand commitment to working with youth and their families

The YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee is committed to equity and inclusion by ensuring that all members of our community have the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. We celebrate diversity and effectively engage, connect and advocate for our staff, members, and volunteers which will position us to respond and remain relevant to issues impacting our communities. The YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes a diverse workforce.