School Age Child Care Group Leader **Dubuque Community Y** 1 Positions ID: 55484 Posted On 11/07/2024 **Job Overview** **POSITION SUMMARY:** This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under the direct supervision of the On-Site Supervisor, the Group Leader will be responsible for assisting in operating an appropriately safe, caring and enriching environment for the children enrolled in the Dubuque Community YMCA/YWCA Before & After School Program at their assigned school. The Group Leader is accountable for complying with Iowa Department of Human Service licensing standards and the Dubuque Community YMCA/YWCA policies and procedures. The Group Leader is responsible for conducting themselves in a professional manner and for overseeing the professional conduct of site staff in the absence of the On-Site Supervisor. **OUR CULTURE:** Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. **We are welcoming:** we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. **We are genuine:** we value you and embrace your individuality. **We are hopeful:** we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. **We are nurturing:** we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. **We are determined:** above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:** 1. Work with On-Site Supervisor to develop plans for activities 2. Implement On-Site Supervisor’s directions 3. Assist with preparations for daily activities 4. Interact appropriately with the children, involving them in structured, age appropriate activities, operating with the best interest of the child in mind. 5. Establish a positive relationship with each child’s parent/guardian, school staff and co-workers maintaining good communication 6. Provide excellent customer service to parents, children, and school staff 7. Ensure the cleanliness and presentable appearance of the program site 8. Ensure the proper serving of daily snacks 9. Assist with maintaining inventory of supplies, submitting supply lists to Site Supervisor as necessary in a timely manner 10. Assist in maintaining comprehensive records for all students enrolled 11. Follow and enforce program and organization policies as well as licensing standards 12. Serve as role model to all 13. Other duties as assigned **QUALIFICATIONS:** + Must be at least 16 years of age, have some direct childcare experience and basic knowledge of children and child development. Must receive a negative Criminal Records Check Report + Must provide a physical report with a negative TB test + Must either be certified or can be certified in CPR/First Aid, Universal Precautions and Bloodborne Pathogens. Training in Mandatory Child Abuse provided. + Demonstrates dependability and a positive attitude + Respects the confidentiality of childcare matters + Demonstrates good communication skills with children, parents and other staff + Completes required DHS licensing continuing education annually + Must work well with others and be willing to accept responsibilities and directions from supervisor + Projects a positive attitude about the Y childcare programs, as the site of choice, for the community + Promotes the Y mission and core values in their behavior and in the development of children’s programs + Participates and assists with other Y programs. Becomes involved in Y volunteer opportunities **WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:** + The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. + The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. + Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust. + The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. **This position will need to be available to work from 6:00-8:30AM (Monday-Thursday) and 6:00-9:30AM on Fridays** Primary Contact 1707344319591 Michael Luedtke Controller, 563-556-3371 Phone Phone Phone Fax mluedtke@dubuquey.org Email True False True **Job Details** Categories Location Dubuque, IA Job Type Employee Full/Part Part Time **Qualifications** Education High School/GED Company ID 973 Job REQ # \# Positions 1 Start Date 20241107 End Date 20241227 Featured Job TH Ad TH Comments **Similar Jobs** Bartender Grand River Center Non-Food Packaging Intern Colony Brands, Inc. 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The Y is, and always will be, dedicated to building healthy, confident, connected and secure children, adult, families and communities. Everyday our impact is felt when an individual makes a healthy choice, when a mentor inspires a child and when a community comes together for the common good. With a areas of impact including **YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING, AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY,** strengthening communities is our cause. At the Y, we believe that lasting personal and social change happens when we all work together. Every day we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to be healthy, confident, connected and secure.