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Part-time
Posted 57d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Lead a team of Kids Play members to design and implement educational curriculum plans that support children's holistic development. Ensure a safe, inclusive environment while building strong relationships with families and mentoring staff.
Requirements
Candidates must be at least 18 years old with previous childcare experience and demonstrated leadership capabilities. Preferred qualifications include fluency in Spanish and current certifications in First Aid, CPR/AED, and Emergency Oxygen.
Full job description
Why Your Role Matters
As the Kids Play Lead, you will play a pivotal role in fostering a nurturing and dynamic environment that supports children's holistic development. By leading a dedicated team, you will design and implement engaging curriculum plans aligned with YMCA values, promoting literacy, numeracy, social skills, and physical fitness. Your leadership will ensure a secure and welcoming space where children can thrive emotionally, socially, and physically. By building strong relationships with families and maintaining high standards of safety and organization, you will create a positive experience for all.
We are seeking candidates with flexible weekday availability, particularly during early morning and afternoon hours.
How You Will Make an Impact
Lead and support a team of Kids Play Team Members in delivering enriching activities and implementing a curriculum that fosters children’s social, physical, spiritual, and cognitive development.
Design thematic weekly and monthly curriculum plans and create age-appropriate activities that promote literacy, numeracy, social skills, physical fitness, and creative exploration.
Incorporate educational best practices and current trends to ensure a dynamic, engaging learning environment.
Welcome children and families warmly, building strong relationships and ensuring a positive, inclusive experience.
Facilitate activities that spark curiosity, problem-solving, cooperation, and imaginative play.
Model respectful, nurturing interactions that support children’s emotional well-being and social growth.
Ensure the safety and welfare of all children, consistently upholding YMCA rules, policies, and standards.
Communicate effectively with parents about their child’s participation, progress, and daily experiences.
Oversee cleanliness and organization of childcare spaces, maintaining a safe and inviting environment.
Mentor and train new team members, fostering collaboration and a supportive team culture.
Participate in staff meetings and contribute to continuous program improvement.
Lead by example in promoting the YMCA’s mission, vision, values, and serve as an ambassador of the organization’s culture and impact.
Complete other duties as assigned to support the success of the programs.
What You Bring to the Y
Minimum age requirement of 18 years.
Fluency in Spanish/English preferred (not required).
Previous experience in a childcare setting, with demonstrated leadership capabilities.
Proficiency in leading activities and creating engaging experiences for children aged 8 weeks (about 2 months) to 12 years.
Current certifications in First Aid, CPR/AED, and Emergency Oxygen are preferred.
Ability to remain calm and effective in high-pressure situations, with excellent problem-solving skills.
Commitment to YMCA values and promoting a culture of inclusion and community.
Growth Mindset: Learn and improve to better serve members and the mission.
Team Player: Work collaboratively with others and support a positive team environment.
Communicates Effectively: Listen actively and communicate clearly with members and peers.
Customer Focused: Anticipates needs and ensures quality, member-centered service.
Fosters Belonging: Ensure everyone feels welcomed, respected, and included.
Physical Requirement
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, talk, and occasionally lift and/or move items, including equipment, furniture, and/or children. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
The Greater Austin YMCA is a dynamic nonprofit elevating quality of life by boldly expanding access for all children, adults, families and seniors in our dynamically growing community.
For nearly 75 years, the Greater Austin YMCA has evolved to address each community’s greatest needs, touching every phase of life and nurturing happier, healthier people, a stronger community and a better world.
We believe everyone deserves access to quality programs that are keeping our community strong. As a proud 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we provide financial assistance to expand access for our community members to learn, grow and thrive through our early learning childcare centers, fitness centers, youth programs, future workforce development, adult programming, mental health counseling and more.
The Y serves nearly 140,000 people each year across Travis and Hays counties in 8 fitness and wellness centers, 60 licensed campuses in four school districts and two new YMCA Tomorrow Academy™ locations. Globally, the YMCA is one of the oldest and largest youth-serving organizations in the world.
Why the Y matters in Greater Austin:
* Parents lack affordable childcare
* Children need to be safe near water
* All kids need sports or play for physical, psychological and social benefits
* Teens need engaging ways to build skills
* Adults need fitness for overall wellness
* Everyone deserves access to mental health care
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