Inspire the next generation! Do you like to mentor or are you looking to be a positive role model? The goal of the YMCA before and after school childcare program is to provide the community a structured, healthy environment for school age children. The YMCA before and after school childcare program is hiring enthusiastic, community focused individuals that are looking to work with school age children in grades K-5 at various schools within the community. Flexible school age childcare shifts available before and after school and on non-school days. Caring and qualified school age care staff provide high-quality experiences for each school age child by creating enriching environments where children can grow, thrive, and become lifelong learners. School age care staff receive ongoing training, resources, and mentoring to aid in their professional development. The YMCA before and after school childcare program aims to develop the whole child by providing school age-appropriate learning experiences and opportunities using a theme-based curriculum with activities that include: • Arts & Humanities • Health & Fitness • Science, Technology, Engineering & Math • Social Emotional Learning • Service Learning • Academic Enrichment • Field Trips, Swimming & Special Events Essential Functions: · Assist with the writing and implementation of weekly lesson plans. · Organize and lead a variety of activities appropriate for school age children. Activities may include arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor games, enrichment activities, etc. · Ensure that the site is kept clean and organized. · Assist in maintaining accurate program records including incident reports, daily rosters, logbook documentation, and attendance records. · Assist in completing child and program evaluations. · Maintain employee requirements for Minnesota Department of Health and Safety (DHS) Certified Centers or Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DHS) Licensed Centers. Requirement: · Minimum age of 16 for MN locations or 18 for WI locations · Adult and child CPR and First Aid certified or ability to obtain within 30 days. · Ability to lead, plan, organize, and implement program activities. · Good skills in communication and organization. · Willingness to work with diverse populations. · Previous experience working with school age children preferred. · Ability to recognize and react calmly and effectively in hazardous/dangerous situations. Work Conditions: · Must be able to actively participate in youth games/activities which include getting in the water during swimming. · Ability to travel locally to YMCA branches and other program sites. · Perform all physical aspects of the position, including moving around, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds at a time. · Maintain supervision for prolonged periods of time which may include: swimming, outdoor activities, bus rides, field trips, etc. · May be exposed to verbal outbursts, physical actions or bodily fluids as part of the childcare environment. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Pledge The Y of the North is committed to the work and everyday practices of eliminating disparities and eradicating of unjust systems to become a multicultural, anti-racist and anti-oppressive organization. YMCA of the North team members and volunteers must exemplify the association’s mission, vision and values of caring, equity, honesty, respect and responsibility. The YMCA of the North continues to develop plans and strategies to ensure team members and volunteers reflect the demographics of the communities we serve. We will continually conduct institutional racism and oppression review of our policies, procedures and practices in recruitment and selection; compensation and benefits; professional development and training; promotions; transfers; layoffs; terminations; and the ongoing development of a multicultural, anti-racist and anti-oppressive work environment and culture that promotes equity and respect for the human dignity of all. We value and respect this diversity and choose to be inclusive through our acceptance of all.