Site Team Lead
About this role
As a Site Team Lead, you will work to ensure the implementation of positive youth development practices with all daily activities and interactions with children. The Site Team Lead is responsible for ensuring program quality including assisting in implementing curriculum, providing leadership and guidance to staff and overseeing the ordering and distribution of snacks, materials and all supplies needed to operate the program. They will also provide direct service, when necessary, to execute the program. With a commitment to meeting accreditation standards and extensive training and development in research-based practices, you’ll also learn and grow and positively impact our children, families and communities.
Why You’ll Thrive Here:
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Leadership with impact — mentor staff and engage directly with youth
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Culture of growth — learn, lead, and advance with training and development
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Community that cares — be part of a team that values equity, inclusion, and well-being
Perks & Benefits:
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Pay: $19.25–$19.75/hr
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Consistent weekday schedule (AM, Lunch, Recess, and/or PM shifts)
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Health insurance, PTO, 403(b), free family gym membership, and more
- Free family gym membership and employee discounts
Locations:
- Peirce Elementary School (1423 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago, IL 60660) - Before & After School
Qualifications:
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Age 19+ with experience in childcare, education, or youth leadership
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Strong communication skills and passion for youth development
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Ability to lead a team, coordinate programs, and support families
- Meet responsibilities and qualifications required as outlined in job description. The YMCA will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.
Child Abuse Prevention - Support the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention by:
- Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor
- Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children
- Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
- Completing all child abuse prevention training as required
Company at a glance
Established in 1858, the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago was created as a place where community members could find growth and support. Today, 165 years later, the YMCA of Metro Chicago has 14 centers, five camps, and nearly 100 extension sites, making the Y one of the largest social enterprises in Chicago. More than half a million individuals rely on the Y each year for social guidance and individual empowerment. The Y has remained at the heart and soul of personal development in Chicagoland and the Midwest and intends to do so for generations to come.
Top Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 403(b)
- Free Family Gym Membership
- Employee Discounts
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