Ymcachicago
2024-2025 Before & After-School Site Team Lead
Ymcachicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
2024-2025 Before & After-School Site Team Lead
Job Category
:
Early Learning/Youth Dev.Requisition Number
:
20242004039Apply nowPart-TimeLocations
Showing 1 locationMcCormick YMCAChicago, IL 60647, USA
Description
Inspiring Change through the Power of Play - Site Team Lead opportunity with the McCormick YMCA for the 2024-2025 school year!At the Y, we create an exciting, safe and engaging environment for kids and staff to have an unforgettable experience. While children are developing new skills, our Out of School Time employee are developing leadership skills and confidence while making lasting friendships and memories.Pay range is $18.45-$19.05 per hour, Monday-Friday schedule, and opportunities to grow within the organizationAs 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:Do meaningful work and contribute to the advancement of the YMCA vision by meeting the needs of the people in our communitiesComplimentary Family YMCA membership and an employee discount on select programsCareer 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 qualityCollaborates 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.Child Abuse Prevention
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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 supervisorFollowing all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of childrenReporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisorCompleting all child abuse prevention training as requiredLocations:
Moos Elementary School
(1711 N California Ave., Chicago, IL 60647)Hayt Elementary School
(1518 W Granville Ave., Chicago, IL 60660)Scammon Elementary School
(4201 W Henderson St., Chicago, IL 60641)Qualifications
Behaviors
Preferred
Detail Oriented
Detail Oriented
:
Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done wellLeader
Leader
:
Inspires teammates to follow themMotivations
Preferred
Self-Starter
:
Inspired to perform without outside helpAbility to Make an Impact
Ability to Make an Impact
:
Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
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Job Category
:
Early Learning/Youth Dev.Requisition Number
:
20242004039Apply nowPart-TimeLocations
Showing 1 locationMcCormick YMCAChicago, IL 60647, USA
Description
Inspiring Change through the Power of Play - Site Team Lead opportunity with the McCormick YMCA for the 2024-2025 school year!At the Y, we create an exciting, safe and engaging environment for kids and staff to have an unforgettable experience. While children are developing new skills, our Out of School Time employee are developing leadership skills and confidence while making lasting friendships and memories.Pay range is $18.45-$19.05 per hour, Monday-Friday schedule, and opportunities to grow within the organizationAs 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:Do meaningful work and contribute to the advancement of the YMCA vision by meeting the needs of the people in our communitiesComplimentary Family YMCA membership and an employee discount on select programsCareer 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 qualityCollaborates 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.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 supervisorFollowing all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of childrenReporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisorCompleting all child abuse prevention training as requiredLocations:
Moos Elementary School
(1711 N California Ave., Chicago, IL 60647)Hayt Elementary School
(1518 W Granville Ave., Chicago, IL 60660)Scammon Elementary School
(4201 W Henderson St., Chicago, IL 60641)Qualifications
Behaviors
Preferred
Detail Oriented
Detail Oriented
:
Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done wellLeader
Leader
:
Inspires teammates to follow themMotivations
Preferred
Self-Starter
:
Inspired to perform without outside helpAbility to Make an Impact
Ability to Make an Impact
:
Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
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