Before & After School Leader: Inspire & Engage Kids

• Base Pay $20.88 - $24.01 / Hour
• Employee Type Non-Exempt Part Time
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

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Availability: Monday-Friday;
Must be available for shifts between 6:15- 9:30 a.m. and/or 12:30- 6:30 p.m. Varies based on school and program hours.

Location: Will vary based on need. We have programs at the following schools:

Little Cedars Elementary

Mill Creek Elementary

Penny Creek Elementary

Seattle Hill Elementary

Be a Role Model. Make a Difference. Have Fun.

Every day at the YMCA is an opportunity to help children feel safe, supported, and inspired. As a Before & After School Lead, you'll create a fun and welcoming environment where kids build friendships, gain confidence, and discover new interests.

At the Y, you'll do meaningful work, grow your leadership skills, and be part of a team that believes every child deserves a place to belong.

You are a Great Fit If You...

• Love working with children.
• Enjoy leading activities and keeping kids engaged.
• Are dependable, flexible, and positive.
• Like working as part of a team.
• Want a job that makes a difference.

What you will do at the Y:

As a Before & After School Lead, you'll help lead a licensed before and after-school program, working directly with children while supporting the daily operations of the site. You will partner with the Site Coordinator to create a safe, engaging, and inclusive program for children and families.

Work Schedule

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.

Why Work at the Y?

• Make a positive impact every day.
• Build leadership and youth development skills.
• Receive paid training and professional development.
• Join a fun, supportive team.
• Grow your career with the YMCA.

Job duties/Responsibilities

· Work as part of a supportive team to provide a high-quality program.

· Implement and lead games, activities, and enrichment opportunities.

· Supervise all children and activities within program area

· Be a positive role model for children every day.

· Help ensure children's safety and well-being.

· Support family communication and child check-in/check-out.

· Assist with daily program setup, organization, and site operations.

· Maintain materials, equipment, and program facility

· Comply with state and local regulations as well as YMCA standards and procedures

· Adhere to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards

· Attend and participate in family events, program activities, and staff meetings as directed

· Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies

· Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

· 1-2 years’ experience working with children, preferred

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

o Have a high school diploma or equivalent;

o Have completed twelve college credits in any one hundred-level or above college coursework within five years of employment

· 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

Our Commitment to Inclusion:
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