Audrey M., Before/After School Group Leader says, "I enjoy working in this program because the staff are super fun to work with and there is never a boring day with the kids. I have earned so many new games, been given crazy nicknames, made lots of crafts, and overall just have a great time through this job."

SCHEDULE: SCHEDULE: Year round position. Full time during the summer for summer day camps. Afternoons during school year.

Monday - Friday afternoons, 2-6pm. Wed will vary depending upon school schedules

PAY RATE: $14.00

The Child Care Group Leader is responsible for the health, safety, and welfare of each child enrolled in the program, demonstrates leadership, and shows active participation in the program activities.

• Provide direct supervision to children in the program.
• Communicate appropriately with supervisor, participants, parents, coworkers and school staff.
• Ensure safety to all participants, including knowledge of emergency procedures and location of emergency equipment.
• Maintain and ensure a clean and safe program area.
• Prepare incident reports accurately, consistently and in accordance with established guidelines.
• Adhere to all State of Iowa required certifications and regulations for license child care programs.

Perks of working at the Y!

• Free individual YMCA membership! Discounts on programs
• Child Care discount 25% (must work min 20 hrs/week to qualify);
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Competitive Wages & Flexible Schedule
• Career Development
• Y Retirement Fund: Y pays 12% after employee meets eligibility requirements; 403b available

We are looking for someone who displays the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility and adheres to our mission. Must be able to obtain CPR/AED/FA certification (classes provided through the YMCA) and pass a state mandated background check for child care workers. This position is open to candidates 16 years of age and older.

The YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley is a 4-star rated Charity Navigator employer for over 16 years. "Only 2% of the charities we evaluate have received at least 11 consecutive 4-star evaluations, indicating that YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley outperforms most other charities in America." - Charity Navigator. We have also been voted "Best in the QC" by Locals Love Us several years in a row.