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Job Type
Part-time
Description
Are you passionate about community, youth development, and healthy
living? The Y, a leading non-profit, is looking for afterschool staff to
support our mission of creating fun, diverse, and stimulating
programming for Vermonts youth.
In this role, your work will support the Y\'s commitment to
strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and
social responsibility. As a Y Afterschool Staff member, you\'ll play a
vital role in assisting the Y Program Director in overseeing and
implementing enriching programs for children aged five (5) to twelve
- Location:** The Georgia afterschool program is located at the Georgia
Elementary School.
- Schedule:** Our afterschool program runs **Monday-Friday** **from 2:00
PM to 6:00 PM**, with the exception of early release days (once a month)
and vacation camps.
Why Youll Love Working Here
- **Meaningful Work**: Serving as a positive role model for children
leaves a lasting impact and contributes to their long-term
development. Through your behavior, guidance, and mentorship, you
are shaping the values, attitudes, and aspirations of the young
people in your care.
- **Professional Growth**: Opportunities for learning, paid
professional development, and free career advancement.
- **Y Perks:** Free Y membership and discounts on programs and camps.
Free group exercise classes.
- **Support Families**: You are a vital part of a familys day. Giving
children a safe and consistent environment where families know they
are in good hands.
- **Community Building**: Our programs bring together children from
diverse backgrounds, fostering a sense of community and belonging.
You get to be part of a thriving community that promotes inclusivity
and diversity promoting a more cohesive and supportive community.
- **Engaging Environment**: Join a fun, collaborative team that values
your contributions and ideas.
What Youll Do
- **Ensure Safety:** Maintain continuous visual and auditory
supervision of participants. Keep spaces clean and organized. Take
attendance, perform head counts, and execute emergency procedures as
needed.
- **Engage:** Participate in all aspects of the program activities to
include interactive sessions such as swimming or field trips.
Deliver program content in a dynamic, fun, and relatable manner.
- **Grow:** Maintain all necessary professional development
requirements including first aid and CPR, Vermont Orientation, and
Mandated Reporting. Work with Director to ensure up to date
documentation of personal file and Building Bright Futures
Information System (BFIS) account.
- **Support:** Communicate any concerns to the Y Program Director
before discussing with families to ensure a unified approach. Be
flexible and willing to substitute at other afterschool sites when
needed. Provide valuable support in executing programming.
- **Collaborate**: Attend and actively contribute staff development
meetings, offering creative ideas to enhance program quality**.** Be
part of planning and executing diverse programming.
- **Be a Professional:** Approach working with participants and
sensitive issues with a mature and compassionate demeanor.
Communicate with a respectful and positive attitude with staff,
parents or guardians, and participants. Accurately maintain time
cards.
Requirements
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Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to be eligible for the
starting rate of \$19.00/hour . Additional compensation is determine d
Qualifications.
based on experience and education aligned with the preferred
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Highschool diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to pass a federal background check and state fingerprinting.
- At least 6 months of experience working with children.
- Have reliable transportation for consistent attendance.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with children in an educational, recreational, or
programmatic setting, with milestones recognized at 2,5,10,15+ years
Associate or bachelors degree in any field.
At least 3 college credits in education, child development, human
services, or a related field.
2+ years of direct experience in special education or behavioral
intervention.
Formal training or certification experience in trauma-informed care,
basic specialized care, or social work. Including completion of
professional development or coursework in trauma-
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