Y Learning Center Site Assistant

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the foundation of community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than just a job—you’ll enjoy a career with the chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you.

MAKE AN IMPACT ON TODAY’S YOUTH
WITH A JOB AT THE Y!

Now Hiring at Achieve Charter Academy! 

YMCA EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
  ★ FREE Family Membership & Discounted Access to Programs
  ★ Flexible Scheduling
  ★ Family-friendly Work Environment
  ★ Employee Assistance Program & Retirement Plan

GENERAL FUNCTION
The Before and After School Care Site Assistant is responsible for general subversion and management of assigned school sites while assisting in the development of children’s social, emotional, physical, spiritual, and cognitive development.

SITE LOCATION PLACEMENT
The Site Assistant will be located at Achieve Charter Academy!

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
  ★ At a minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent is required (over 18 years of age)
  ★ Some experience supervising children is preferred, but not required

TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS/PREREQUISITES
  ★ Meets state-licensing agency requirement
  ★ Achieves DHS Clearance, with documentation, prior to starting work
  ★ Passes TB skin test within 30 days of hire
  ★ CPR, First Aid, AED, and Child Safe certifications within 60 days of hire

ABILITIES & SKILLS
  ★ Ability to participate in, plan, and lead all physical activities
  ★ Ability to sit and stand from a seated position on the floor when interacting with children
  ★ Capability to be outside for up to 30 minutes a day, year-round

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  ★ Attends to the needs of participating children at all times, while ensuring a safe and nurturing environment
  ★ Plans and leads daily/monthly curriculum-based lesson plans and activities approved by the Site Supervisor
  ★ Set up and clean up physical learning environments and prepare necessary materials and supplies, ensuring all equipment and supplies meet maintenance and storage standards
  ★ Establishes and maintains relationships with assigned school and YMCA staff and program participants through attendance of staff meetings, open houses, and PTA meetings
  ★ Maintains appropriate staff-to-child ratios and assumes shared responsibility for housekeeping tasks
  ★ Serves prepared healthy snacks to children and maintains required paperwork
  ★ Has an understanding of all emergency site procedures and record drills
  ★ Performs other assigned duties as directed by Supervisor

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit (“YMCA”) is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to be an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. The YMCA does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring or other terms or conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetic information, ethnicity, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, military status or application or any other basis protected by state, federal or other applicable law.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of children in our programs. We hold all staff, regardless of position, to the highest possible standards. We require all staff to be screened regularly and sign a code of conduct. All staff will be monitored when interacting with
program participants. We take any inappropriate interactions between program
participants and with staff very seriously and will fully cooperate with
authorities in any case of abuse. 

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