Child Care Program Lead

Company: Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County
Location: Loveland
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County (BGCLC) is a place for kids to laugh, a place to learn, a place to grow, and a place to belong. It is the dedication of caring and trained professionals that make this possible for our youth. Through amazing programs, caring staff, and a safe atmosphere, we give youth a place to go when they need support, care, and most importantly, fun. We give youth a place to call home.BGCLC is looking for an energetic, fun-loving, adaptable individual to help foster a fun, safe, and positive before and after school experience for elementary-aged children within Thompson School District. This individual will be the direct assistant to the Club Director, serve as the leader in the absence of the Director, and will communicate regularly with parents, teachers, and community members. The Child Care Program Lead will help to ensure safety and act as a mentor/role model for all Club members. The person in this position will create, implement, and lead activities in the areas of homework help, technology, sports, recreation, and the arts. This individual will promote and stimulate program participation while ensuring the five key elements of positive youth development: fun, supportive relationships, safe and positive environment, opportunities & expectations, and recognition.Positions are available at our Riverview K-8 Club and Winona Elementary Club.The pay range for this non-exempt position starts at $15.00 - $17.00/hour.$100 Sign On Bonus (Bonus included in first pay check)Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.Experience
  • Must have at least 460 verifiable hours of experience working with children ages 5 -12.
  • Prior experience working in an after-school setting or with elementary age children highly preferred.Specialized Skills
    • Bilingual Spanish speaking is highly preferred.
    • Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.
    • Demonstrated ability to comfortably and without judgement, communicate about sensitive subjects with youth and parents.
    • Ability to maintain confidentiality, secure personal information and comply with mandated reporting requirements.
    • Candidates must be able to pass a drug test that includes screening for marijuana, criminal and driving records investigations, and reference checks. What we offer:
      • An opportunity to help positively shape the next generation of leaders
      • A supportive team
      • Personal and professional growth opportunities
      • An engaging and fun work environment
      • Health, Dental, Vision Insurance (Full Time Staff)
      • 401K Plans (Full Time Staff)
      • PTO (Full Time Staff)
      • Paid Sick Time (All Staff)Pay Range: $15.00 - $17.00/hour non-exempt position Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity EmployerPhysical Demands and Work Environment: (The phrases "occasionally", "regularly", and "frequently" correspond to the following definitions: "occasionally" means up to --- of working time, "regularly" means between --- and --- of working time, and "frequently" means --- and more of working time.)
        • The work environment is the typical youth mentorship or after school environment and/ or office environment. The environment can be loud, stressful, complicated, and constant interruptions throughout the workday/shift. The employee must be comfortable performing multi-faceted projects, demonstrate superior interpersonal abilities-able to interact effectively with children and co-workers of all levels as well as with representatives of other organizations and institutions-ability to get along with diverse personalities: tact, maturity, and flexibility.
        • 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.
        • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to work in a fast-paced environment with requirements include: sight, speaking, hearing, reaching, listening, sitting, standing, stooping.
        • The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and should do so in a sound and safe manner. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is chaotic and loud.
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