What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kids Club Lead Program Assistant - PT position at YSS?
YSS is searching for a creative, fun, and responsible part-time Lead Program Assistant to join our Kids Club Team!
The goal of Kids Club is to develop a safe, worthwhile, educational and fun experience for the children, aged kindergarten through middle school, who participate. As the Lead Program Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting with the day to day operation, planning, scheduling, and programming at assigned schools. This includes before and after school programming when school is in session, and full-day programming during in-service days, winter break, spring break, and summer. Additional responsibilities include:
- Implements day-to-day operations of the Kids Club program at designated site.
- Helps plan and implement activities for regular and full-program days; works with Site Supervisor in planning summer programs.
- Coordinates with community resources to identify recreational and educational activities.
- Teaches/tutors daily; assists in planning field trips.
- Conducts check-in and check-out procedures, ensuring authorized drop-offs and pickups.
- Supervises children in the program, monitoring behavior, participation, and performance.
- Helps create the menu, prepare, and serve nutritious meals and snacks.
- Maintains positive relationships with children, parents, school staff, and colleagues.
- Supervises and schedules on-site staff. Finds substitutes when necessary.
-
Works five additional hours per week outside of program time to plan and complete administrative tasks.
- This time may fluctuate week to week depending on early outs and no school days.
- Collects and records tuition payments.
- Completes required paperwork and attends all meetings and training sessions.
Please note that this description is not intended to be a complete list of the responsibilities required for this position. Duties may change at any time, with or without notice.
For more about YSS Kids Club, please visit https://www.yss.org/program/afterschool/.
What you can expect in return...
We believe in your potential, we meet you where you are, and we invest in your future.
In addition to a welcoming workplace, collaborative and supportive colleagues, and mission-driven work that creates hope and opportunity by putting kids first, YSS offers the following benefits for this part-time position:
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee recognition program
- Personal wellness programs
- Pet insurance discounts
- PSLF Program qualification
- Retirement offerings
- Training opportunities
We want to create a world where youth are valued and empowered to stand strong. To do this, we ask our staff to embrace YSS core values - Commitment, Collaboration, Compassion, Innovation, Integrity, and a Can Do Spirit.
MUST HAVES - Required Qualifications
- Must be at least 16 years old.
- Must meet requirements for certification in childcare
- Must obtain CPR/First Aid certification within three months of hire.
- A background in child development or child and family services.
- Knowledge of recreational/educational needs of children, understanding of child individual/group behavior, and the ability to organize group recreational and educational activities
SHOULD HAVES - Preferred Qualifications
- Associates degree or higher in child development, education, or related field.
- Experience as a teacher and supervisor.
- Experience looking after, caring for, or supervising children.
- Ability to connect with children.
The IDEAL Candidate
- Enjoys working with children.
- Is excited to come to work every day.
- Is compassionate, patient, and empathetic.
- Has dependable transportation.
- Is committed to coming to work on time for all of their shifts.
- Speaks a language(s) in addition to English.
About YSS
One of Iowa's oldest and largest, youth-serving, nonprofit organizations, YSS's mission is to create hope and opportunity by putting kids first. We offer education, counseling, and stability to help youth succeed. With a diverse leadership team and a new 50-acre recovery campus opening in 2024, YSS is growing and evolving to meet the needs of our communities. For more about YSS, visit https://www.yss.org/.
YSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We believe that our strength lies in the unique perspectives and backgrounds of our employees. We strive to create an environment where all individuals are treated with respect and have equal opportunities to succeed. Our ongoing efforts to promote diversity and inclusion are central to our mission, and we are dedicated to continuous improvement in these areas.
YSS is a nicotine-free workplace.
The YSS Hiring Process
Communication with applicants is done primarily via email from our Paycom system. Please check your messages regularly. If you don't see messages in your inbox, please check your spam/junk folder. If you have questions about your application, please email recruitment@yss.org.
- Application - Complete an online application at https://www.yss.org/ysscareers/.
- Assessment Applications are reviewed for qualifications.
- Interview Initial phone interviews or direct in-person/virtual interviews..
- References Submit name, title, email, and phone number for three or more references.
- Pre-employment Screening YSS conducts criminal background checks and motor vehicle checks. If applicable, professional licensure is also verified.
- Offer Selected applicants will receive a formal offer of employment in the Paycom system.
- New Hire Meeting - You must schedule and attend this meeting before you can begin working or getting paid.
