School Age Child Care Staff (Morning Program) - Eagan Area

The School Aged Child Care Program Staff is responsible for planning, leading, and implementing recreational and creative experiences for school age children in a group setting. The incumbent provides high quality recreational experiences for school aged children that focus on the YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

2. 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 CACFP and Minnesota Department of Health Licensing for meals and snacks, if applicable.

This position reports to the Site Director who reports to the Program Director/Sr. Coordinator. The incumbent interacts regularly with children, parents, and staff members from diverse backgrounds.

Required:

• Minimum age of 16.
• Complete required YMCA trainings within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to lead, plan, organize, and implement program activities.
• Good skills in communication, organization, and human relations.
• Willingness to work with diverse populations

Preferred:

• Previous experience working with school age children.
• Knowledge of CACFP Program requirements