Before & After School Assistant; Cedar Wood Elementary

• Base Pay $19.48 - $22.13 / Hour
• Employee Type Non-Exempt Part Time

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Looking for a job that's fun, rewarding, and makes a difference? Join the YMCA as a Before & After School Assistant and help create a safe, welcoming place where kids can learn, play, and grow.

Every day, you'll build relationships, lead activities, and make a positive impact in the lives of children and families. At the Y, you're more than an employee- you're a role model.

• Enjoy working with children.
• Bring positive energy and a willingness to learn.
• Like being active and having fun.
• Work well with others.
• Want a job where what you do matters.

As a Before & After School Assistant, you'll work directly with children in a licensed school-age child care program. You'll help lead games, activities, homework support, and enrichment opportunities while ensuring every child feels safe, included, and supported.

Working alongside the Site Coordinator, you will help create a positive environment where children can learn, grow, and belong.

This is an in-person, part-time position working directly with children.

Work hours are a combination of:

• Morning shifts before school
• Afternoon shifts after school
• Full-day shifts (up to 8 hours) on non-school days and during school breaks

Schedules vary based on school start and end times and program needs. Additional hours may be available during the summer through employment at a YMCA Day Camp.

• Make a difference every day.
• Gain valuable experience working with youth.
• Receive paid training and professional development.
• Be part of a fun, supportive team.
• Grow your career with the YMCA.

• Work as part of a supportive team to provide a high-quality program.
• Supervise all children and activities within the program area.
• Help implement and lead daily lessons, games, crafts, enrichment, and group activities.
• Ensure the safety, well-being, and inclusion of every child.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming program space.
• Participate in staff meetings, family events, and training opportunities.
• Comply with state and local regulations as well as YMCA standards and procedures
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies
• Perform other duties as assigned

· Meet educational and experience qualifications established by Dept of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF)

o Have a high school diploma or equivalent;

· Provide documentation of all certification and training requirements established by the DCYF, including position prerequisites, current negative TB test, fully vaccinated for MMR/other required vaccinations*, and portable background check

· Plan, organize, and implement high quality developmentally appropriate programming

· Fluency in second language preferred

Medical or religious exemptions may be possible

The Y is made up of people of all ages and from every walk of life, working side by side to strengthen communities. Together we work to ensure that everyone, regardless of ability, age, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, ideology, income, national origin, race or sexual orientation, has the opportunity to reach their full potential with dignity. Our core values are caring, honesty, respect and responsibility—they guide everything we do.

We look forward to having you on our YMCA team!

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