Overview
School Age Program Aide Jobs in Grand Rapids, MN at Itasca County Family YMCA
POSITION SUMMARY:
Flexible shifts Mon-Friday 6 am-8 am and/or 3 pm – 6 pm
The School Age Program Aide provides safe, high-quality before, after, and all-day care for school-age children. This position assists with implementing daily program plans and activities, supervises and actively engages children, supports positive behavior, and helps maintain a welcoming environment for children and families. The School Age Program Aide carries out the Itasca County Family YMCA mission and values through professional, dependable and caring service.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & JOB DUTIES:
- Assist with implementation of daily plans, activities and routines for the before- and after-school program.
- Actively supervise school-age children and participate with children in activities, games, enrichment and recreation.
- Provide calm, consistent redirection and support positive behavior and age-appropriate social skills.
- Assist with activity preparation, clean up and general room or program-site maintenance.
- Maintain program areas, supplies and equipment in a safe and orderly condition.
- Follow established procedures for child arrival, attendance, transitions and authorized pick-up/release.
- Communicate with parents/guardians and staff with professionalism and respect.
- Follow applicable meal and snack procedures, including CACFP requirements when applicable to the program.
- Report suspected child abuse or neglect as required by law and YMCA policy.
- Assist children with personal hygiene, toileting or other care needs as appropriate for the child and program.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of information regarding children, families and staff.
- Attend required in-service trainings and staff meetings to remain informed about children, safety and program needs.
- Be on time, dependable and prepared for assigned shifts.
- Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers.
- Attend required abuse risk management trainings.
- Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
- Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.
- Other duties deemed necessary by the School Age Director or program supervisor.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum age of 16; age 18 preferred.
- Ability to pass a background check
- Adult, Child and Infant CPR, First Aid and AED certifications within 30 days of hire (training provided by the YMCA).
- Strong commitment to quality childcare and youth development.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- A commitment to working with school-age children in a developmental setting and a sincere desire to have a meaningful effect on their lives.
- Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, abilities, opinions and experiences.
- Ability to report to work on time and be dependable.
- Meet required annual training requirements.
WORK CONDITIONS:
- Perform all physical aspects of the position, including frequently moving around, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 lbs. at a time
- Ability and willingness to work with children and staff outdoors and in gym and swimming pool settings is required.
- Environment may be noisy and active.
- May be exposed to verbal outbursts, physical actions or bodily fluids.
Pay: $13.00 – $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Title: School Age Program Aide
Company: Itasca County Family YMCA
Location: Grand Rapids, MN
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