After School Program Assistant

Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than a job—you’ll enjoy a career with a future and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you. Our staff members—of all ages and from diverse backgrounds and life experiences—enjoy the personal satisfaction that comes from nurturing the potential of youth and teens, improving the area’s health and well-being and providing support to our neighbors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsibility to meet the basic needs of each individual child and to assure their safety and well-being.
• Implements curriculum within the established guidelines.
• Implements daily lesson/activity plans.
• Supervises the children, classroom, and all activities.
• Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child.
• Conducts parent conferences, and maintains positive relationships and effective communication with parents. Engages parents as volunteers.
• Maintains program site and equipment.
• Maintains required program records.
• Assist with planning, attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training.

Qualifications/Responsibilities

• Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.
• Previous experience with diverse populations. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.

Days/Hours/Benefits:

• Monday - Friday from 3:00PM - 6:00PM
• FREE YMCA Household Membership
• Training and Advancement
• Engaging Work Environment

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $13.73 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person