Position: After School Learners Club Program Assistant

Branch: Wayman Palmer YMCA (Position is at Riverside Elementary School)

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $14.00-$16.00 per hour

Be a difference maker, with the YMCA of Greater Toledo. We are a Cause Driven community of collaborative, bold, fun, dedicated individuals, whose passion is the many people we guide, teach, and protect every day. As leaders in the health and wellness field, we're making a strong, lasting, positive impact on our community. Here, you'll find a dynamic environment and culture that is open, friendly, welcoming, and collaborative. Are you ready to be an inspiring, innovative force that prepares people for success? Their future begins now. And so does yours.

Regardless of your role with us, you'll find so many things to love when you become part of our team. There's our fun, challenging work environment. There's the awesome team and supportive organization. You'll find that everyone in YMCA of Greater Toledo has the same goal: to prepare people for success and inspire them to be lifelong learners. Flexible, Creative, Fun, nurturing, positive...we're not just saying it. You'll find these things being demonstrated here, every day.

Qualifications: Employee must be 18 and a high school graduate or equivalent. College training and or related work experiences in recreation, youth work or education is preferred. Employee must exhibit enthusiasm, creativity and desire to work with children. Will need to pass BCI/FBI background check. Candidate will also need to be trained in CPR/First Aid, Child Abuse and Communicable Diseases.

General Description: Responsible to assist the Site Director and Tutors with the implementation of Afterschool 21st Century program. This person is responsible for assisting with student academic success, communicating effectively with students/parents and school staff, helping lead enrichment and recreational activities, meal preparation and supervision of students. You must be available to work Monday thru Friday from 2:30pm to 6:30pm. (Approximately 17-20 hours per week) This may include nights and weekends for field trips or special events.

General Responsibilities include:

• Work with students one on one or in a small group setting to assist with the implement of program activities that offer enrichment, social skills development, life skills learning, and character education.
• Assist the Site director and tutors in integrating academic support and enrichment in all other program activities.
• Model and reinforce desired character and social skills within the context of a safe, supportive physical and emotional environment.
• Supervise all program students and assist with snack/supper and student movement from one program activity to another.
• Ensure the safe arrival and departure of students involved in the program.
• Communicate with parents, school and program staff, and project partners to offer support and link of services.

Other Related Duties

• Speak in a positive and courteous manner with the children, staff and parents.
• Attend to individual needs of the children.
• Wear name tags and follow YMCA dress code.
• Follow YMCA/ TPS policies and procedures.
• Learn and follow child care licensing regulations
• Be a positive role model and set the proper example for the children
• Promote the values of honesty, caring, responsibility and respect.
• Assist with accommodations that are developed for children with special needs.
• Keep facility neat and clean.
• Attend meetings and trainings as assigned.
• Good communication and work as a team with supervisor and other staff.
• All duties deemed necessary in the absence of the site director

Accountabilities

• Operate a program that is safe and enriching for children.
• Develop positive relationships with children.
• Meet or exceed job expectations.
• Safe, healthy and developmental appropriate after school program for children.
• Maintain and/or Increase in academic success in literacy and math.
• Maintain and/or Increase in the whole development of the children.
• Maintain and/or Increase parent involvement at all sites.

Why Work At The Y?

• Future employers respect the Y

When future employers see the Y on your resume, they think of an organization with global ties that has been around for more than 100 years. We have a reputation for hiring good people who do great things.

• Every day is something new

Whenever you work or wherever you work, every day is a new adventure. One moment you'll be helping kids with homework and the next you'll be leading a big art project or games outside.

• Free Y membership

When you work for the Y, we offer you all the perks of being a Y member including access to all branches and discounts on classes, child care, and camp.

• The job is designed with your schedule in mind

Part-time and full-time positions are available, making jobs at the Y ideal for anyone!

• The best coworkers ever

Everyone that works at the Y shares a passion for making their communities a better place, especially for kids. Don't be surprised if you leave your Y with great professional experience and new friends.

Along with competitive pay, the YMCA of Greater Toledo offers exceptions benefits which include the following:

• Complimentary YMCA membership for all employees. Full time employees will receive a complimentary YMCA membership for their entire family.
• A rewarding career with professional growth and advancement opportunities
• A challenging and fun work environment with creative and talented individuals.
• Full time employees are eligible to receive quality health insurance (medical, dental and vision) with affordable premiums.
• Full time employees also receive (at no cost to them) Long Term Disability and Life Insurance coverage.
• All employees are eligible to participate in the YMCA's excellent retirement fund.

The YMCA of Greater Toledo is a drug free workplace and is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity prohibiting discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, disability or veteran status.

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