Kids Quest Staff

Primary Accountability:

• THIS IS A FLEIXBLE PART TIME JOB Mon - Thurs (Hours 7 am to 8:15 am; 3:15 pm to 5:30 pm); Fri (Hours 7 am to 9:15 am; 3:15 pm to 5:30 pm)
• Be aligned with YWCA’s mission, goals, and expectations while following the YWCA Early Learning Center philosophy and Kids Quest Program objectives.
• Be available and “on-call” during hours of operation (6:45am-5:30pm) to report to any of our 6 locations across Topeka.
• Aid and assist in classrooms and after school programs that you are assigned to for the day.
• Provide adequate and safe supervision to children in the work environment.
• Develop and maintain positive, effective, appropriate relationships with children and families.
• Responsible for care and engagement of children 12 months-4 years in our Early Learning Center program (ELC), and grades K-5 in before and after school programs (Kid’s Quest).
• Be a good role-model to youth by being engaged and active in activities.
• Aid with the implementation of developmentally appropriate daily activities in assigned location that corresponds with center/school themes and program philosophy.
• Facilitate choice-based activities such as arts and crafts, education and social learning, physical activities, and homework assistance with children.
• Provide safe, stimulating, creative environment for children and actively engage in daily routine and activities.
• Help and support fellow team members in the classroom.
• Maintain overall classroom cleanliness.
• Assist with kitchen cleanliness duties.
• Provide appropriate and complete documentation for KDHE regulations and YWCA Youth Services policies.
• Obtain and maintain training in First Aid, CPR, Child Abuse Recognition, and other required trainings.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 18 years of age
• Certification in Childhood Illness, Child Abuse and Neglect, CPR and First Aid required within 30 days of employment. (Available through YWCA)
• Negative TB test and health assessment current within 2 years must be acquired within 7 days of employment
• Demonstrated communication, teamwork, flexibility, customer service, relationship development, organization, and interpersonal skills
• Must have reliable transportation to travel to and from site locations across Topeka, KS.
• Desire to work and engage with children
• Must be able to recognize and act upon any hazard to a child’s safety and well-being
• Desire to further the mission of YWCA Northeast Kansas: To eliminate racism and empower women
• Requires KBI fingerprinting and background check

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Daily duties require employees to sit, squat, and engage actively with children. Staff should be able to do this free from discomfort or difficulty

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 4 – 8 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Multiple locations

Salary : $16