Site Team Lead - Before & After-School Programs
Company: YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago
Location: Downers Grove
Posted on: November 17, 2023
Job Description:
Description The Indian Boundary YMCA is now hiring part-time
Site Team Leads!
Pay starts at $17.90 per hour
As a Site Team Lead, you will work to ensure the implementation of
positive youth development practices with all daily activities and
interactions with children. The Site Team Lead is responsible for
ensuring program quality including assisting in implementing
curriculum, providing leadership and guidance to staff and
overseeing the ordering and distribution of snacks, materials and
all supplies needed to operate the program. They will also provide
direct service, when necessary, to execute the program.
With a commitment to meeting accreditation standards and extensive
training and development in research-based practices, you'll also
learn and grow and positively impact our children, families and
communities.
Our staff is the Y's greatest asset. Our teams provide valuable
skills, knowledge, and passion that is essential to the
contribution and positive impact in our communities, which is why
we offer Y employees numerous perks and benefits,
including:
- Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees
- Opportunity for eligible employees to participate in the Y's
retirement fund
- Do meaningful work and contribute to the advancement of the
YMCA vision by meeting the needs of the people in our
communities
- Complimentary Family YMCA membership and a 25% employee
discount on select programs
- Career advancement opportunities - grow your career at the
Y!
Position Responsibilities:
- Implements program curriculum with school-aged program staff
while ensuring the program follows DCFS and YMCA
standards.
- Provides guidance to staff while onsite in adhering to program
quality standards.
- Facilitates collaboration with and between program staff
including assisting in planning and leading program staff
meetings.
- Enhances parent/guardian/caregiver engagement and ensures that
the program meets expectations for quality
- Collaborates with teachers, principals and other staff at local
schools to align and execute program activities and ensure program
success.
- Maintains and audits all program files according to DCFS and
YMCA Standards.
- Assists in development and execution of special events and
seasonal school-aged programs, such as Day Camp, for members and
program participants.
- Participates in program marketing and retention
activities.
- Fills in for other staff as needed.
Requirements & Preferred Qualifications for this position are:
- Must be 19 years of age and/or 5 years older than the oldest
child that participates in the program and meet program
requirements for education and/or credentials.
- Previous experience in a childcare or education setting
supporting high-quality programs.
- Preferred candidates will have an Associate's degree in child
development or early childhood education or the equivalent in child
development, early childhood education or early childhood special
education.
- Must have the proven ability to establish constructive
relationships and interact as a positive role model for youth and
staff demonstrating the values of respect, responsibility, caring
and honesty.
- Commitment to and passion for the YMCA of Metro Chicago's
mission is required including a passion for working with diverse
youth.
- Excellent verbal communication skills, including the ability to
clearly and concisely present ideas and concepts and tailor
communication to multiple audiences.
- Meets physical qualifications required as outlined in job
description.
- The YMCA will provide reasonable accommodations for persons
with disabilities.
The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago is an evolving global model of
social enterprise and innovation. Joy is rooted in what we do and
how we do it. This model architects culturally relevant, shared
experiences, breaking barriers, and fostering connections among
generations and diverse communities, through physical and digital
avenues. The entire organization remains focused on helping human
beings find their value and share it with the world.
The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago is committed to strengthening
community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose, and
each other.
Child Abuse Prevention
Support the YMCA's commitment to child abuse prevention by:
- Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard
to staff, members or guests to your supervisor
- Following all policies and procedures related to keeping
children safe in our facilities and programs, including those
related to the monitoring and supervision of children
- Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and
procedures to your supervisor
- Completing all child abuse prevention training as
required
Keywords: YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago, Downers Grove , Site Team Lead - Before & After-School Programs, Other , Downers Grove, Illinois
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