Overview

Description: The Child Care Program Leader supports a fun, safe, and engaging before and after school program for elementary aged youth. This role blends direct child care supervision and program planning - helping to ensure daily activities promote positive youth development. You'll succeed in this role if you like to have fun, laugh, and be silly while working with youth and can step into a leadership role when needed.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. BGCLC is looking for an energetic, fun-loving, adaptable youth-focused individual to help foster a fun, safe, and positive before and after school experience.Job Duties & Responsibilities:Youth Supervision & SafetyEnsure the physical and emotional safety of youth at all timesServe as a positive role model and mentor, guiding behavior and supporting healthy developmentEstablish, model, and uphold consistent behavior expectations and consequencesProgram Planning & ImplementationDevelop, prepare, and lead age-appropriate daily programs and activitiesPromote participation and engagement while supporting positive youth developmentMonitor activities to ensure safety, quality, and a welcoming environmentMaintain accurate daily attendance recordsAssist with food service following Food Bank and Health Department guidelinesLeadership & CollaborationSupport and guide other Club Staff with daily programmingCommunicate regularly with the Site Director and Staff regarding Club operationsStep into day-to-day Club leadership in the absence of the Site DirectorAssist with parent communication as neededMaintain a clean, safe, and organized program spaceAdditional ResponsibilitiesParticipate in special events, field trips, and unit activitiesAttend weekly unit meetingsSupport new Club Member registration and orientationPerform other duties as assigned (some overtime may be required) Requirements: You are someone who:Is flexible & adaptable in an ever changing environment.Can work independently and collaboratively with a teamEnjoys creating engaging programs that support the mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs as well as: Academic Success Good Character & Citizenship Healthy Lifestyles This part time, non-exempt position has an hourly rate of $19.00The hours for this part-time (approximately 25 hour per week) position are:MorningsWednesday 6:45 am - 9:00 amAfternoonsMonday-Friday 1:30 pm - 6:00 pmRequirementsEducationHigh school diploma or equivalent required.ExperienceMust have at least three 3 months (455 hours) of verified experience in the care and supervision of four 4 or more children over the ages of four 4 (not related to the individual) or a current early childhood professional credential level I one (1) or higher. Prior experience working in an after-school setting is highly preferred.Specialized SkillsBilingual Spanish speaking is highly preferred.Ability to motivate youth and manage behaviors.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 criminal/driving records investigation and reference checks.What we offer:An opportunity to help positively shape the next generation of leadersA supportive teamPersonal and professional growth opportunitiesAn engaging and fun work environmentPaid Sick Time401(k) plans with potential matchBoys & 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 1/3 of working time, "regularly" means between 1/3 and 2/3 of working time, and "frequently" means 2/3 and more of working time.)The work environment is the typical youth mentorship or after school environment and/ or office env