School Age Childcare Lead Job Shakopee Minnesota USA,Child Care/Nanny

Inspire the next generation!

Do you like to mentor or are you looking to be a positive role model? The goal of the YMCA before and after school childcare program is to provide the community a structured, healthy environment for school age children. The YMCA before and after school childcare program is hiring enthusiastic, community focused individuals that are looking to work with school age children in grades K-5 at various schools within the community.

Flexible school age childcare shifts available before and after school and on non-school days which include: winter, spring, and summer breaks.

The YMCA before and after school childcare program is dedicated to the quality development and engagement of school age children in partnership with families, schools, and communities. The YMCA before and after school childcare program aims to develop the whole child by providing school age-appropriate learning experiences and opportunities using a theme-based curriculum with activities that include:

Arts & Humanities
Health & Fitness
Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
Social Emotional Learning
Service Learning
Academic Enrichment
Field Trips, Swimming & Special Events

Each day is a new adventure! Caring and qualified school age care staff provide high-quality experiences for each school age child by creating enriching environments where children can grow, thrive, and become lifelong learners. School age care staff receive ongoing training, resources, and mentoring to aid in their professional development.

Apply today for the YMCA before and after school childcare program and be an inspiration to our school age children in various communities!

The salary for this position starts at $17.00 hourly. We take into consideration an individual’s background and experience in determining salary; therefore, base pay offered may vary considerably depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes a wide range of other benefits and earned time off that vary depending on part-time or full-time status.

1. Job Summary:

The School Age Child Care Program Staff Lead is responsible for assisting with planning, leading, and evaluating group experiences. This position will operate at a specific school age site. The incumbent will provide quality recreational experiences for children that focus on the YMCA core values of caring, equity, honesty, respect and responsibility.

2. Essential Functions:

Assist the Site Director with the planning, supervising, and implementation of the program and program activities.

Ability to travel locally to YMCA branches and other program sites.

Assist in the promotion of the program including calendars, emails and other forms of communication with parents and the community.

Provide work direction to program staff while on duty assisting the Site Director with supervision and training.

Continuously evaluate the program and recommend needed changes to the Site Director.

Ensure that the site is kept clean and organized.

Perform administrative activities to support the program, including record and file maintenance, registration, release forms, and emergency forms.

Maintain employee requirements for Minnesota Department of Health and Safety (DHS) Certified Centers or Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DHS) Licensed Centers.

Maintain CACFP and Minnesota DHS or Wisconsin DCF regulations for meals and snacks, if applicable.

3. Relationships:

This position reports directly to the Site Director. The incumbent interacts with participants, parents, staff, school employees, and community. The incumbent has regular contact with children and parents. This position involves interaction with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

4. Qualifications:

Required:

Minimum age of 18.

Minimum of 6 months experience working with school aged children or 6 months experience as SAC Program Staff.

MN or WI state background check and state fingerprints required upon hire.

Adult and child CPR or CPR/PR;
First Aid certified or ability to obtain within 30 days.

Knowledge in areas such as child development, child guidance, human relations, communication, or recreational programs.

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