What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kids Club Program Assistant - PT - Gilbert position at YSS?
Job Details
Job Location: Gilbert Elementary School - Gilbert, IA
Position Type: Part Time
Salary Range: $14.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage: Minimal
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Kids Club Before/After-School Programs
We are YSS!
YSS is seeking an enthusiastic, fun, Kids Club Program Assistant (PT) to help us provide stability and education beyond the classroom. Our Kids Club program offers a safe and stimulating environment before and after school and during no-school days for children (grades K-6). We provide structured, interactive, activities that help children build their skills.
As a Program Assistant, you will provide activities and tutoring for participants. You will also directly supervise children, following schedules, keeping records of their progress, and create a nurturing environment that allows children to play, learn, and build positive relationships. Responsibilities include:
- Providing before and after school programming when classes are in- session during the school year.
- Supervising children in the Kids Club Program.
- Coordinating with community resources to provide recreational and educational activities.
- Helping to plan and implement the activities of Kids Club which focus on meeting goals and objectives for each group.
- Helping prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks.
- Recording behavior and participation of each child in the program and help to evaluate progress.
- Completing incident reports as necessary.
- Maintaining good working relationships with school personnel, janitors, secretaries, and parents.
- Maintaining a clean facility, equipment, and supplies.
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.
What will you get out of working at YSS?
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 position:
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee recognition program
- Personal wellness programs
- Pet insurance discounts
- PSLF Program qualification
- Retirement offerings
- Training opportunities
For more about how we support our Kids Club programs, please visit https://www.yss.org/program/afterschool/.
What we ask...
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.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be at least 16 years old.
- Must obtain CPR/First Aid certification within three months of hire.
- Must enjoy working with children.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous experience looking after, caring for, or supervising children.
- Ability to connect with children.
The IDEAL candidate will:
- Be excited to come to work everyday.
- Feel comfortable helping kids with their homework.
- Have dependable transportation.
- Be committed to coming to work on time for all of their shifts.
- Speak 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. Our programs impact tens of thousands of youths and families each year. We offer education to build healthy minds and bodies; counseling to overcome life’s challenges; and stability to focus on the future. Our diverse leadership team brings together a wide range of specialties and expertise, all dedicated to our mission.
Headquartered in Ames and located across Iowa, our sites are not cookie-cutter models—we tailor our services to fit the highest needs of each community. And we are still growing. YSS is constructing Ember, a 50-acre recovery campus in Central Iowa that will offer shelter, crisis stabilization, and residential addiction treatment for youth and young adults.
Our goal is to create a continuum of care—together, with programs that give youth the tools they need to succeed their entire lives. Work for YSS and you too can have a positive impact in the lives of young people.
Helpful to Know
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.
YSS’s 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.
1. Application - All applicants are required to complete an online application. The application is considered complete when all questions have been answered, all required documents (resume, waivers) have been submitted, and the application has been electronically signed.
2. Assessment – As they are received, applications are reviewed for education, experience, and licensure (if required). If the required qualifications are not met, the application will likely be declined.
3. Interview – Depending on the number of applications received, we may choose to do initial phone interviews. Otherwise, we will move directly to in-person or Zoom interviews.
4. References – Applicants moving forward after their interview are asked to submit three references, which YSS then contacts.
5. Pre-employment Screening – Applicants are required to submit background check waiver forms at the time they apply. YSS conducts a Single Contact Repository (SING) background check on all final candidates. All offers of employment at YSS are contingent upon clear results of the SING. The SING provides authorized organizations online access to Iowa Criminal History and Sex Offender Registry information held by the Department of Public Safety/Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), Department of Human Services’ (DHS) Central Abuse Registry for Child Abuse (CA) and Dependent Adult Abuse (DAA), as well as Professional License information. YSS also requires a clean driving record for positions that provide transport. Verification will be done through the records of the state that issued the individual’s current license.
6. Offer – Applicants selected for hire will receive a formal offer of employment via email with instructions of how to reply.
7. New Hire Meeting - The offer email will provide details on how to set up this meeting. You must schedule and attend this meeting before you can begin working or getting paid.
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