After-School Program Assistant

Job Description

Under the guidance of the Site Coordinator, the After-School Program Assistant is responsible for planning, leading, and executing a wide variety of quality programs and activities for youth in the afterschool setting that are aimed at raising their academic, social, emotional, and physical well-being. Along with other program leaders, this group of employees performs and interacts with the youth in every aspect of their afterschool experience. This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.Responsibilities:Ensure the safety of participants within the after-school child program by following all childcare licensing guidelines.Promote the after-school cultures of belonging, relationship, and achievement.Develop and deliver fun, engaging lessons to youth within the after school childcare program setting.Work under the direction of the Site Coordinator.Work as an in-ratio staff at assigned site(s) and/or different programs in our county.Maintain a stable, safe and well-disciplined childcare environment with set expectations for both youth and staff.Provide direct supervision of all youth and ensure a child is never left alone.Prepare lesson plans using approved curriculum and support overall program design.Communicate with Site Coordinator regarding all successes and challenges, on a continuous basis.

Responsibilities + Skills

Ability to pass Department of Childcare Licensing fingerprinting and background check within 10 days of employment.Experience with diverse populations.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent.6 months experience with behavior management of youth in larger groups.Current Department of Childcare Licensing approved CPR/First Aid and AED (must include infant/child certification); Food Handlers Permit; Child Abuse Prevention Training (earned within 30 days of employment).

Experience

Job Summary

  • Published on: Monday, 23rd September 2024
  • Designation: After-School Program Assistant
  • industry: Miscellaneous
  • Vacancy: 1
  • Employment Status: Full-time
  • Job Location: Saint Louis, MO
  • Salary: 0
  • Gender:
  • Application Deadline: Monday, 23rd September 2024

About the Company

  • Company Name: YMCA.
  • Address: YMCA of the USA 101 N Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606
  • Website: https://www.ymca.org/
  • Company Profile:
  • A not-for-profit community service organization, YMCA of the USA assists the more than 2,600 individual YMCAs across the country and represents them on both national and international levels. Local YMCAs are leading providers of child care in the US. The facilities also offer programs in aquatics, arts and humanities, education of new immigrants, health and fitness, and teen leadership. Overall, YMCAs serve about 21 million people across the US, which includes about 10 million children under the age of 17. The first YMCA in the US was established in 1851 as an outgrowth of the YMCA movement launched by George Williams in the UK in 1844.

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