YWCA Northeast Kansas·Topeka, Kansas
Provide direct supervision and engagement for children in grades K–5 within before and after school programs. Create a safe, enriching environment through developmentally appropriate activities and positive relationships with families and school personnel.
YWCA Northeast Kansas is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. We provide transformative services in the areas of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and human trafficking, Community Violence Interruption, before- and after-school programming, and leadership and inclusion initiatives.
Job Classification: Non-Exempt, Part-Time
AM Shift: PM Shift:
Salary Range: $16-$17 p/hour
Reporting Relationship: Kids Quest Manager
Work Environment: USD 501 Elementary Schools
Reporting to the Kids Quest Manager, the Kids Quest Group Leader, Assistant Group Leader, or Program Float provides direct supervision and engagement for children in grades K–5 participating in YWCA Northeast Kansas before and after school programs. These positions help create a safe, welcoming, and enriching environment through developmentally appropriate activities, positive relationships with children and families, and adherence to KDHE licensing requirements and YWCA policies.
Responsibiltiies
Provides a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment for children in grades K–5 participating in before and after school programming.
Builds and maintains positive, professional relationships with children, families, school personnel, volunteers, and fellow team members.
Supervises and actively engages children in daily routines and activities while serving as a positive role model.
Assists with the implementation of developmentally appropriate activities that align with site themes and program philosophy.
Facilitates choice-based opportunities including arts and crafts, academic enrichment, social-emotional learning, physical activities, and homework assistance.
Maintains appropriate staff-to-child ratios and ensures the safety and well-being of children at all times.
Observe, recognize, and respond appropriately to concerns related to child safety and well-being in accordance with agency policies and mandatory reporting requirements.
Completes required documentation and maintains records in accordance with KDHE regulations and YWCA policies and procedures.
Maintains the cleanliness, organization, and readiness of assigned spaces and materials.
Collaborates with and supports fellow team members to ensure quality program operations and a positive experience for children and families.
Attends and successfully completes required trainings, including First Aid, CPR, Child Abuse Recognition, and other trainings required by YWCA, KDHE, or licensing standards.
Other Position Functions
Refrains from assuming any duty that is unrelated to and/or interferes with the responsibilities of the position.
Advocates, promotes, and practices cultural sensitivity and responsiveness in day-to-day interactions.
Other duties as associated by the CEO. The job description does not state or imply that these are the only activities to be performed by the employee holding this position.
Please apply through Indeed.com or submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to hr@ywcaneks.org [hr@ywcaneks.org]. Applicants will be required to pass the identified screening process prior to hiring.
YWCA Northeast Kansas is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive, equitable, and trauma-informed workplace. We recognize that systemic inequities impact many aspects of society, and we strive to address these through our policies, practices, and organizational culture. We believe that diversity in all its forms strengthens our mission and our work.
We do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. No question on our application is intended to secure information to be used for such discrimination.
We are also committed to fair hiring practices, including the consideration of qualified applicants with criminal records, in line with applicable laws and our values of second chances and community reintegration.
We strongly encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds — including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color; immigrants and refugees; LGBTQIA+ individuals; people with disabilities; gender-diverse individuals; survivors; and members of other historically underrepresented communities.
Market context
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