Part Time Afterschool Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

Job Type
Part-time
Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
The School Age Lead supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. This part-time position supports the School Age team by ensuring the health and safety of all children while assisting the School Age Assistants with overseeing the delivery of age-appropriate educational programs and positively engaging with members and families to enhance their experience and their children's growth at our facility.
OUR CULTURE:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with you.
BENEFITS:

• Free Y membership and discounted family membership
• Child Watch hours available free of charge
• Certification assistance

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Ensure the safety of all children; maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Create curriculum activities that allow children's engagement and are interactive and motivational.
• Arrive at work on time and in uniform while setting a positive example with the staff.
• Communicate as necessary with the School Age Team Lead. Attend and participate in departmental meetings.
• Partner with School Age Assistants to create an environment of teamwork.
• Maintain awareness at all times of children's activities. Never leave children unsupervised.
• Follow parent/guardian sign in and sign out procedures to document attendance.
• Follow provided curriculum activities, interacting with and motivating children.
• Supervise and interact with children in a variety of positive, fun and learning activities.
• Follow emergency procedures and safety precautions. Follow procedures for reporting all accidents, incidents and hazards.
• Adhere to all policies, rules, and regulations as outlined in employee handbook and other communications. Obtain and maintain
required training(s).
• Provide feedback and address concerns in a courteous manner, modeling active listening, reflection and response skills in all
interactions. Resolve situations immediately.
• Adhere to work schedule and substitute for other staff as needed.
• Accept additional assignments as deemed appropriate, within the scope of the job description.
QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum age 18 required.
Previous child educational experience preferred.
SALARY:
Minimum starting rate of $13.50 an hour
Starting rate based on experience
SCHEDULE & LOCATION:
Flexible hours, floats between the locations listed below:
• Main Y Location 6:00-8:20am & 3:00-6:00pm
• Cooks Corner Elementary 6:00-8:20am & 3:00-6:00pm
Summer hours available through our Summer Camp program
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

• Physical ability and stamina to perform the duties as outlined above, including but not limited to extended periods of sitting, standing, and walking, bending, stooping, reaching, lifting, and carrying up to 20 pounds.
• Outside building travel required.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Team Leader):
Mission Advancement : Models and teaches the Ys values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition.
Collaboration : Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support.
Operational Effectiveness : Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.
Personal Growth : Shares new insights. Facilitates change. Model's adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well. Uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.
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