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Kids Club Program Assistant - PT at YSS

Posted in General Business 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time
Location: Ames, Iowa





Job Description:

We are YSS:
"I love helping youth. I love the staff and team atmosphere. I love the hours and feeling of making a difference." - YSS Employee

YSS's Kids Club program is designed to support healthy development beyond the classroom. Building on children's natural desire to learn new things, our program helps them become more self-reliant. Our fully-trained, high-quality staff create a nurturing, comfortable and positive environment, allowing children to build positive relationships with caring adults.

What we offer:

Fun team environment
Mission-driven work
Wellness program offerings
Discounts on pet insurance
Flexible shift and hours
Training and development opportunities
Development of employment skills that you can take with you anywhere: teamwork, problem-solving, adaptability, communication, leadership, creativity


The role:
As a Kids Club Program Assistant, you will be responsible for providing direct supervision and appropriate planned activities for participants. You will coordinate activities with other staff and volunteers to assure the maximum amount of supervision. Other duties include following schedules, record keeping, and tutoring in order to help make the experience worthwhile for the participants.

What you will need:

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Previous experience with supervising children is a plus.
Must obtain CPR/First Aid certification within three months of hire.
An associate's degree in child development, education, or related field is preferred.


What you will do:

Directly supervise children in the Kids Club Program and coordinates with community resources scheduled to provide recreational and educational activities for participants..
Help to plan and implement the activities of Kids Club which focus on meeting goals and objectives for each group.
Help prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks.
Provide all-day programming for full school length days during the school year and during winter and spring breaks.
Complete incident reports as necessary.
Maintain a clean facility, equipment, and supplies.
Maintain good working relationships with school personnel, janitors, secretaries, and parents.
Record behavior and participation of each child in the program and help to evaluate progress.
Other duties as assigned.


Compensation
$11/hour





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