Y Learning Center Site Lead

Y Learning Center Site Lead

Canton, MI, USA Detroit, MI, USA Livonia, MI, USA Plymouth Family YMCA, 650 Church Street, Plymouth, Michigan, United States of America Redford Charter Twp, MI, USA Req #1188

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the foundation of community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than just a job you’ll enjoy a career with the chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you.

MAKE AN IMPACT ON TODAY’S YOUTH WITH A JOB AT THE Y!

Now Hiring at the Plymouth Family YMCA

YMCA EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.

FREE Family Membership & Discounted Access to Programs

Flexible Scheduling

Family-friendly Work Environment

Employee Assistance Program & Retirement Plan

GENERAL FUNCTION

The Before and After School Care Site Lead is responsible for the supervision, planning, implementation, and development of activities for a group of children, while assisting in the development of children’s social, emotional, physical, spiritual, and cognitive development at their assigned site(s).

SITE LOCATION PLACEMENT

The Site Lead for the Plymouth, Canton, Redford Schools (Livonia, and some Detroit) will receive their school site location from Management, based on staff availability and levels in the area.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

2 years of experience in childcare setting is preferred, not required

Credit hours in Elementary Education, Recreation, or Early Childhood (over 19+ years of age)

Some experience supervising children is preferred, but not required

TRAINING / CERTIFICATIONS / PREREQUISITES

Meets state-licensing agency requirements

Achieves DHS Clearance, with documentation, prior to starting work

Passes TB skin test within 30 days of hire

CPR, First Aid, AED, and Child Safe certifications within 60 days of hire

Completes Blood Borne Pathogens training, Redwoods, and Concussion trainings, required

ABILITIES & SKILLS

Ability to participate in, plan, and lead all physical activities

Ability to sit and stand from a seated position on the floor when interacting with children

Capability to be outside for up to 30 minutes a day, year round

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Attends to the needs of participating children at all times, while ensuring a safe and nurturing environment through overall management of assigned site

Communicates with parents in monthly newsletters, phone calls, and face-to-face contact

Develops and implements lesson plans of weekly activities that meet requirements set by Supervisor that involve themed-based activities, CATCH programming, STEM, literacy, character development, and leadership and diversity initiatives

Set-up and clean-up physical learning environments and prepare necessary materials and supplies, ensuring all equipment and supplies meet maintenance and storage standards

Establishes and maintains relationships with assigned school and YMCA staff and program participants through attendance of staff meetings, open houses, and PTA meetings

Serves prepared healthy snacks to children and maintains required paperwork

Has an understanding of all emergency site procedures and record drills

Performs other assigned duties as directed by Supervisor

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit ( YMCA ) is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to be an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

The YMCA does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring or other terms or conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetic information, ethnicity, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, military status or application or any other basis protected by state, federal or other applicable law.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of children in our programs. We hold all staff, regardless of position, to the highest possible standards.

We require all staff to be screened regularly and sign a code of conduct. All staff will be monitored when interacting with program participants.

We take any inappropriate interactions between program participants and with staff very seriously and will fully cooperate with authorities in any case of abuse.

Other details

• Pay Type : Hourly
• Min Hiring Rate : $13.00
• Max Hiring Rate : $13.00

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