Kids Quest Group Leader

Kids Quest Group Leader

Do you have a passion to help others and work with children in your community? Do you need the flexibility to choose your own days and hours? YWCA Northeast Kansas needs you to come and help us to grow! We are looking for awesome people to help us staff our Kids Quest before and after school care programs. Kids Quest programs are located at specific elementary schools in the 501 district.

We are looking for a Group Leader to staff our McCarter Elementary program site between 7 am-8:30 am (9:30am on Fridays) and 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm Monday-Friday

Responsibilities:

· Responsible for care and engagement of children in grades K-5 in before and after school programs.

· Plan and facilitate choice-based activities such as arts and crafts, education and social learning, physical activities, and homework assistance with children. Activity planning is only required 3/5 days each week.

· Be a good role-model to youth by being engaged and active in activities.

· Provide appropriate and complete documentation for KDHE regulations.

· Obtain and maintain training in First Aid, CPR, Child Abuse Recognition, and other required trainings.

Requirements:

· 18 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent

· Desire to work with children

· Must be able to recognize and act upon any hazard to a child’s safety and well-being

· Desire to further the mission of YWCA Northeast Kansas: To eliminate racism and empower women

Requires KBI fingerprinting and background check

Control your schedule! This is a job that gives you the flexibility to work around your life, not live around your work. Apply today for this great opportunity!

All YWCA staff members are expected to support and promote the mission of the YWCA: eliminating racism and empowering women; demonstrate multi-cultural competency and the ability to work with diverse populations.

People of color and individuals bilingual/bi-cultural in English/Spanish are encouraged to apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.'

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person