Kids Club Preschool Program Assistant - PT bei YSS
YSS · Boone, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
- Optionales Büro in Boone
Job Details
Job Location: Boone, IA
Position Type: Part Time
Salary Range: $14.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage: Minimal
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Kids Club Before/After-School Programs
We are YSS!
YSS is looking for Preschool Program Assistant to join our Kids Club team. We're looking for someone who is energetic, fun, and able to naturally connect with kids, while staying reliable, patient, and attentive. If you love helping children learn, explore, and grow, and you work well with a team to create a safe, welcoming environment where every child can thrive, this is the job for you!
As a Program Assistant, you’ll bring energy, structure, and care to each day—supervising kids, leading activities, and keeping things running smoothly alongside staff and volunteers. For more about Kids Club, please visit https://www.yss.org/program/afterschool/.
You’ll be able to preference location, shift, and break availability/schedule when applying.
What you'll do:
- Lead before- and after-school programs and full-day activities during breaks, keeping kids active and engaged.
- Supervise and engaging kids in daily activities.
- Help plan and lead fun, educational, and recreational programs.
- Prepare and serving healthy snacks and meals.
- Keep spaces clean and organized.
- Build positive connections with staff, parents, and volunteers.
- Record attendance, behavior, and progress.
Please know this is not a complete list of the position's responsibilities. Duties may change or be added at any time.
What you can expect in return.
We believe in your potential, we meet you where you are, and we invest in your future. Beyond meaningful, mission-driven work, YSS provides the following benefits:
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet insurance discounts
- PSLF Program qualification
- Recognition, training, and wellness programs
- Retirement saving options
This isn’t just a job - it’s a chance to be the spark in someone’s story. If you’re ready to inspire, connect, and lead with purpose, apply today and become part of something meaningful at YSS.
What we ask...
We want to create a world where youth are valued and empowered to stand strong. To do this, we ask our staff to embrace YSS core values - Commitment, Collaboration, Compassion, Innovation, Integrity, and a “Can Do” Spirit.
MUST HAVES - Required Qualifications
- At least 16 years old
- CPR/First Aid certification (or obtain within 3 months)
- Enjoy working with children
SHOULD HAVES - Preferred Qualifications
- Experience caring for or supervising children
- Able to connect with kids
- Enthusiastic and excited to come to work daily
- Comfortable assisting with homework
- Reliable transportation and punctual
The IDEAL Candidate Will:
- Be mission-driven and committed to equity, inclusion, and positive social impact.
- Work with humility, respect, and sensitivity to diverse backgrounds and experiences.
- Bilingual (especially Spanish) a plus.
Who we are (and why you’ll love us)...
We’re YSS – one of Iowa’s oldest & largest nonprofits dedicated to putting kids first. Our mission? To spark hope, create opportunities, and help young people thrive. With life-changing programs, a passionate leadership team, and our brand-new 50-acre recovery campus, we’re growing fast and thinking big. Check us out at yss.org!
At YSS, we celebrate the unique backgrounds, identities, and experiences that each team member brings. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are dedicated to creating a respectful, inclusive, and empowering environment where everyone can grow and succeed. And we’re always working to do better, together.
YSS is a nicotine-free workplace.
Heads Up! Don’t Miss Our Messages! - We communicate with applicants via email – straight from our Paycom system. So be sure to keep an eye on your inbox (and maybe your spam/junk folder too). Got questions? Email [email protected] - we’re happy to help!
The YSS Hiring Process
- Apply – Fill out the online app at yss.org/ysscareers.
- Assessment – We’ll check out your skills and experience.
- Interview – Phone, video, or in-person – we’ll chat and get to know you.
- References – Send us three+ people who can sing your praises.
- Screening – Background and driving checks (plus license verification if needed).
- Offer – If it’s a match, you’ll get a formal offer through Paycom.
* Applicable Degrees: Behavioral Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Child Development, Child Psychology, Counseling, Early Childhood Education, Education or Educational Studies, Elementary Education, Family Science, Family Studies, Family Therapy, Human Development and Family Studies, Human Services, Juvenile Justice, Nonprofit Management, Nursing, Psychology, Recreation Management, Social Work, Therapeutic Recreation, Youth and Human Services, Youth Development, Youth Services
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