Kids Club Substitute Assistant - PT Details

Kids Club Substitute Assistant - PT

YSS - Ames, IA

Employment Type : Full-Time

The Kids Club Substitute will be responsible for providing direct supervision and appropriate planned activities for participants. This person will coordinate activities with other staff and volunteers to assure maximum amount of supervision. The Assistant is also responsible for insuring direct supervision, following the schedule, record keeping, and tutoring in order to help make the experience worthwhile for the participants.

FIVE MAJOR ROLES

• Direct Care

• Administrative and support services functions

• Reports

• Clerical

• Filing

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Not currently.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE/SKILL

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Experience supervising children is required.
• Must obtain CPR/First Aid certification within three months of hire.
• Associate’s degree in child development, education, or related field is preferred.
• Ability to convey information effectively through speech and writing skills.
• Ability to coordinate and collaborate effectively with others.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TASKS/EFFORT

• Arrive prior to the start of the program to assist in setting up for the day. Remain on site until excused by the supervisor or when all children have left and equipment and supplies are put away.

• Directly supervises children in the Kids Club Program and coordinates with community resources scheduled to provide recreational and educational activities for participants.

• Provide schedule availability to supervisor along with communicate any schedule changes.

• Helps to plan and implement the activities of Kids Club which focus on meeting goals and objectives for each group.

• Greets parents with courtesy, fields questions.

• Helps prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks.

• Provides all day programming for full school length days during the school year and during winter and spring breaks.

• Completes incident reports as necessary.

• Ensures that children sign in and sign out of Kids Club and that only authorized parents/guardians pick up children.

• Observes discipline policy, records participant behavior, keeps up files.

• Maintains a clean facility, equipment, and supplies.

• Provides summer programming as scheduled.

• Administers assessments to participating children.

• Maintains good working relationships with school personnel, janitors, secretaries and parents.

• Records behavior and participation of each child in the program and helps to evaluate progress.

• Completes all necessary paperwork in a timely manner.

• Attends program trainings.

TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGY

Computer (desktop/laptop)

Cell phone

Multi-line telephone system

Copy machine/scanner

Web Browser software

POSITION TYPE

This is a part-time, non-exempt position.

TRAVEL

Some travel may be required for this position. Valid Driver’s license required

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level is usually minimal to moderate. Works in well-lighted, climate-controlled environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the physical demands.

While performing duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; may need to sit for extended periods of time; use stairs, as needed; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Physically move to access all YSS locations. Employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds, repeatedly. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.

VOLUNTEERISM

This position will engage and assist all YSS volunteers (individuals and groups) adhering to volunteer management best practices to ensure meaningful volunteer experiences. This position will maximize the skills and interests of all YSS volunteers to better impact our organization and the youth and families we serve.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

YSS EMPLOYEE COMMITMENT

Commitment to agency core values and mission.

Understand and adhere to accreditation standards, agency policy, and licensing requirements.

Responds in a timely manner to internal and external stakeholders

Understands a culture of Trauma Informed Care, and models positive interactions at all times.