Summer Group Assistant

Position Summary:

Kids Can Community Center is a non-profit organization founded in 1908. Our mission is to educate, engage, and inspire children through early childhood care and out-of-school experiences. Our Summer Program is designed to help youth develop themselves both academically and personally. The Group Assistant provides direct care to children and is responsible for providing a safe and developmentally appropriate environment for children in accordance with relevant priorities established by Kid Can policies and procedures. They will also serve as the assistant to the Summer Group Leader in their assigned age group.

Essential Functions:

· : Assists with facilitating programming through direct care for children, including implementing activities, centers, and curriculum; ensures children are always supervised and provides positive discipline when required.

· : Prepares snacks and meals for children in accordance with procedures and Nutrition Services regulations. Maintains program areas and supplies to ensure an appropriate, clean, and safe environment for children. Completes paperwork for attendance and meal program as required by the organization.

· : Performs related duties as assigned by the Site Director or as the situation dictates. Other duties could include, but not limited to: assisting with classroom management/behaviors, act as chaperones on field trips, driving Kids Can Community Center vans/vehicles, help serve meals/snacks to children, and acting as lead when/if their Group Leader is to be gone.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to plan and prioritize multiple projects while being adaptable in a constantly changing environment; utilize rational judgment in making important decisions.
• Ability to problem solve and quickly adapt when needed.
• Familiar with student supervision program policies, Kids Can policies and procedures, including transportation and emergency procedures.
• Work effectively as a team (communicate with others, resolve conflicts and offer solutions to problems).
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with participants of diverse backgrounds.
• Familiar with child development and youth programming activities.
• Ability to recognize signs of child neglect and/or abuse.

Education/Experience Prerequisites:

• A High School Diploma or GED is required. Previous experience in similar programs and excellent communication skills are essential.
• A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation is required.
• Hiring is contingent upon approval from the Nebraska Central Registry of Child Abuse and Neglect, Nebraska Adult Protective Services Registry, Kid Can’s vehicle insurance company and submission of a felony/misdemeanor statement.
• A health screening is required including clearance by physician that any medication taken does not interfere with ability to care for children.

Ongoing/in-service requirements:

• Maintain certification in CPR and First Aid and additional requirements as needed.
• Attending trainings as recommended by the Site Director. Training must include, but is not limited to safe environments, healthy environments, learning environments, physical development, cognitive learning, communication, creative learning, self-esteem, social development, guidance, family relationships, program management, and professionalism.

Physical & Mental Requirements:

• Must be able to walk the building (including staircases) and assist children in and out of vans.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 20 lbs.
• Must be able to handle the physical and mental demands of caring for children.
• Must be prepared to handle accidents and emergencies at any time.

Working Conditions

Normal working conditions; work primarily in office, program rooms, gymnasium, kitchen, playground area and field as well as off-site meetings.

NOTE: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Schedule:

• Afternoon shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a valid HS Diploma or GED?
• The state requires the age to be 21 or older to transport children to and from school. Are you 21 and over and do you feel comfortable driving a van?
• Do you have a valid Driver's License?
• Do you have a preference with working with:

1. K-1st grade
2. 2nd -3rd grade
3. 4th-6th grade

• This position will start May 28th 2025 for the Summer Programming. What shift are you able to work with an hour break:

1. 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
2.. 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Experience:

• Childcare: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Omaha, NE 68117 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15