What are the responsibilities and job description for the After School Child Care Staff - 2024-2025 School Year position at Just for Kids?
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Just for Kids is a community centered non-profit organization that provides before and after school programming in the Amherst, Cheektowaga Central, Cheektowaga Sloan, Cleveland Hill (Cheektowaga), Grand Island, Sweet Home, and Williamsville Central School Districts as well as select private schools in Amherst, Buffalo, Swormville, and Hamburg.
We're hiring for the 2024-2025 school year, with a special focus on Hamburg location!
Available Positions:
- Team Leaders: Supervise and engage children with fun, age-appropriate activities, ensuring safety in a structured environment.
- Art/Sport/Music Specialists: Lead exciting and creative activities, fostering a love for art, sports, and music in a safe, engaging setting.
- Floaters: Provide support across multiple programs as needed, helping ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for kids.
- Program Teachers: Delivering engaging activities for children in a safe, and structured environment. Help with supervision, administration, and act as the point of contact when the Program Manager is absent.
- PreK Program Teacher: Develop and implement age-appropriate activities for PreK 3 & 4 students, supporting their growth and learning.
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Schedule:
Afterschool programs follow the District/School calendar. Monday through Friday, from dismissal (anywhere from 1:30pm – 2:45pm depending on the school) through the close of program (5:30pm or 6:00pm).
Benefits:
- Flexible Work Schedules - No Nights or Weekends!
- Competitive hourly rate
- Performance, Attendance, Retention, and Referral Bonuses
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance for Program Managers
- Stellar Dental Discount Plan
- Just for Kids School-Age Program Tuition Discount!
- Paid Sick Time
- 401(k)
Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
- Minimum of one year of experience working with children.
- Art/Sport/Music Specialist – minimum of one year of experience working with children in the relevant field or activity.
- Program Teachers - minimum of two years of experience working with children and pursuing or completed degree in Elementary Education, Child Development, or other related field of study preferred
- PreK Specialist - minimum of two years of experience working with children and 9 credit hours in a childcare or related field.
Recognition:
Just for Kids takes pride in the services we offer the community and our staff. We have won multiple awards for our childcare services and the manner in which we treat our staff.
- Buffalo Business First – Best Places to Work Finalist – (2015, 2019, 2023)
- Network for Youth Success – Quality Leadership Award (2022)
- Child Care Provider of the Year, Child Care Resource Network (2015)
- Employer of the Year – Buffalo State (2012) University at Buffalo (2015)
- UB Nonprofit Internship Site of the Year (2015)
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.50 - $17.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
Schedule:
- After school
Application Question(s):
- What is your availability Monday - Friday?
- We are looking for staff in the afternoon hours starting between 1:30pm - 2:30pm, what is your earliest start time?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $18
