After School Site Lead Position Available In Mitchell, North Carolina

After School Site Lead YMCA of Mitchell County Spruce Pine, NC 28777

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Youth Development, and in harmony with the established policies, goals and objectives of the YMCA of Mitchell County, the After School Site Lead will be responsible for the daily supervision of after-school program participants. They are responsible for planning, developing, and implementation of all components and program activities in the after-school program. The Site Lead guides the academic and social development of children; ensuring a safe, enriching, and healthy learning environment. They use a variety of resources, as guided and provided by the Director of Youth Development, to introduce new skills throughout the execution of activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Establish positive relationships with parents, children, school personnel and other staff members. Be a positive role model. 2. Designs and implements quality program curriculum and lesson plans of the daily program, including arts and crafts, active games, and snack. 3. Oversees vital record-keeping including daily attendance, incident reports, supply requests, and newsletter information. 4. Ensures quality supervision the children, classroom, and all activities. Maintains that children are never left alone: all children are watched at all times. 5. Maintains a physically and mentally safe environment for all children. 6. Establish practices for positive reinforcement and disciplinary needs of children. 7. Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child, keeping written records as needed to reflect student progress and support program data reporting. 8. Maintains effective communication with parents. Conducts parent conferences as needed, and works to engage parents as volunteers. 9. Actively support and participate in YMCA functions as notified by the Director of Youth Development, ensure that counselors are made aware of their responsibilities when applicable. 10. Attend all required staff meetings and give input on programming issues. 11. Follow and enforce Association and departmental policies, including the substitute policy, ensuring that counselors are made aware of and abiding by their responsibilities when applicable. 12. Making the Director of Youth Development aware of substitute needs at your program site as required. 13. Actively pursue training and learning opportunities and certifications relating to the position. Maintain current certifications required by the position. 14. Is committed to maintaining a workplace free from all forms of harassment 15. Adheres to policies related to boundaries with youth. 16. Attends required abuse risk management training. 17. Adheres to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising youth. 18. Reports suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations. 19. Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements. 20. Performs other duties as assigned

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

Mission Advancement:

Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Support fund-raising.

Collaboration:

Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Take initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness:

Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth:

Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent; one year or more of college preferred, working towards a degree in: Education, Child Development, Psychology, or Social Work. At least 18 years of age. CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse prevention training within 30 days of hire date. At least one-year experience working with children in a developmental setting is required. Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities. Previous experience with diverse populations. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.

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 disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.

The ability to:

stand, walk, and/or run; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; objects, tools and/or controls; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, twist, and/or bend The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust. Hear noises and distress signals in indoor and outdoor environments, and anywhere around the zone of responsibility. Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

From $15.00 per hour Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week

Benefits:

Employee assistance program Employee discount Professional development assistance Retirement plan

Schedule:

Afternoon shift After school Evening shift Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person