Job Description

Job Location: Ledges Elementary School Boone - Boone, IA 50036,

Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School/GED,

Salary Range: $18.00 - $20.00 Hourly,

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%,

Job Shift: Day,

Job Category: Kids Club Before/After-School Programs,

YSS is seeking an enthusiastic, caring, fun, compassionate Kids Club Site Coordinator - Boone to join our Kids Club Team at Ledges Elementary in Boone!

The goal of Kids Club is to develop a safe, worthwhile, educational and fun experience for the children who participate. As the Kids Club Site Coordinator, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operation and programming in one of our Kids Club locations. As part of our well-trained, dedicated staff, you will strive to create an environment where children can build positive relationships with caring adults. Other responsibilities include:

• Plan and implement all-day programming during the school year, in-service days, winter break, spring break, and summer.
• Work with staff and community resources to identify recreational and educational activities.
• Develop a structured service-learning plan for each school year, implementing themed monthly activities that align with program goals.
• Provide leadership to site staff in the areas of behavior management, teaching, and administration.
• Oversee the daily program from start to finish, including preparing and serving nutritious meals and snacks.
• Supervise children in the program, monitoring behavior, participation, and performance.
• Monitor check-in and check-out procedures, ensuring authorized drop-offs and pickups.
• Track attendance, payments, relevant child and family data.
• Complete required paperwork and attend all meetings and training sessions.

Please note that this description is not intended to be a complete list of the responsibilities required for this position. Duties may change at any time, with or without notice.

What will you get out of working at YSS?

We believe in your potential, we meet you where you are, and we invest in your future.

In addition to a welcoming workplace, collaborative and supportive colleagues, and mission-driven work that creates hope and opportunity by putting kids first, YSS offers the following benefits for this full-time position:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Supplemental accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Accrued paid time off, plus paid time off for holidays, your birthday, and volunteering
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee recognition program
• Personal wellness programs
• Pet insurance discounts
• PSLF Program qualification
• Retirement offerings
• Training opportunities

For more about YSS Kids Club, please visit https://www.yss.org/program/afterschool/.

Qualifications: We want to create a world where youth are valued and empowered to stand strong. To do this, we ask our staff to embrace YSS core values - Commitment, Collaboration, Compassion, Innovation, Integrity, and a “Can Do” Spirit.

MUST HAVES - Required Qualifications

• A High School Diploma/equivalent and three years of experience in an elementary/middle school, child-care, or child development setting.

or

• Associate's or higher degree and at least one year of experience in an elementary/middle school, child-care, or child development setting

SHOULD HAVES - Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or higher degree in early childhood, child development, or elementary education
• Successful completion of CPR/First Aid, Universal Precautions, and Mandatory Reporter Training.
• If not in place at time of hire, certifications must be obtained within the first three months of employment.
• Experience working with individuals of diverse identities, including racial, ethnic, gender, sexual orientation and socio-economic status.
• Experience as a supervisor.
• Is a strong communicator both verbally and non-verbally, with excellent observational, listening, speaking, and writing skills.
• Able to effectively communicate with a variety of audiences including customers, clients, and the public as well as colleagues and other staff members
• Patient and calm under pressure and able to deal with challenging situations with a good attitude.
• Can think and act quickly to resolve complex problems using creative/critical thinking, resourcefulness, and tact
• Organized with a high attention to detail.
• Able to manage time and resources effectively.

The IDEAL Candidate

• Loves working with children.
• Can communicate with children at various levels of development.
• Speak a language(s) in addition to English.
• Has a basic understanding of the principles of child development.
• Is creative.
• Is enthusiastic.
• Is excited to come to work everyday.
• Is passionate about helping others and excited to come to work every day.
• Has personal knowledge and understanding gained through lived experience and the ability to draw on that experience to support others on the journey to stability, recovery, and healing.

About YSS...

One of Iowa's oldest and largest, youth-serving, nonprofit organizations, YSS's mission is to create hope and opportunity by putting kids first. We offer education, counseling, and stability to help youth succeed. With a diverse leadership team and a new 50-acre recovery campus opening in 2024, YSS is growing and evolving to meet the needs of our communities. For more about YSS, visit https://www.yss.org/.

Helpful to Know

YSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We believe that our strength lies in the unique perspectives and backgrounds of our employees. We strive to create an environment where all individuals are treated with respect and have equal opportunities to succeed. Our ongoing efforts to promote diversity and inclusion are central to our mission, and we are dedicated to continuous improvement in these areas.

YSS is a nicotine-free workplace.

The YSS Hiring Process

Communication with applicants is done primarily via email from our Paycom system. Please check your messages regularly. If you don't see messages in your inbox, please check your spam/junk folder. If you have questions about your application, please email recruitment@yss.org.

1. Application - Complete an online application at https://www.yss.org/ysscareers/.
2. Assessment – Applications are reviewed for qualifications.
3. Interview – Initial phone interviews or direct in-person/virtual interviews..
4. References – Submit name, title, email, and phone number for three or more references.
5. Pre-employment Screening – YSS conducts criminal background checks and motor vehicle checks. If applicable, professional licensure is also verified.
6. Offer – Selected applicants will receive a formal offer of employment in the Paycom system.