Make a difference every day in the lives of children!
Are you passionate about creating fun, safe, and meaningful experiences for kids? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where every day brings new opportunities to teach, inspire, and connect? If so, we want YOU to join our team as a Kids Club Lead Program Assistant at Ledges Elementary School in Boone!
As a Lead Program Assistant, you’ll help run our before and after school program serving K–6 and middle school students. You’ll be part educator, part mentor, and part organizer—bringing energy and structure to Kids Club year-round, including school breaks, summer programs, and no-school days. Your leadership will help ensure kids are safe, engaged, and having fun while learning important life skills.
What You'll Do...
Everyday you’ll work closely with the Site Supervisor, staff, and volunteers to create programs that kids (and parents!) look forward to. You'll also:
- Lead and implement day-to-day program operations.
- Supervise and schedule staff, and help find subs when needed.
- Plan creative activities, field trips, and summer programming.
- Directly supervise children and foster a safe, supportive environment.
- Partner with parents, school staff, and community resources.
- Administer child assessments and keep accurate records.
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks.
- Handle administrative tasks, tuition collection, and paperwork.
- Attend staff meetings, trainings, and work 5 additional hours weekly for planning.
This is not a complete list of the responsibilities of this position. Duties may change at any time.
What We Provide...
We believe in your potential, we meet you where you are, and we invest in your future. Beyond the meaningful work, YSS provides the following benefits:
- Supportive leadership team and mission-driven culture.
- Flexibility and autonomy in a collaborative environment.
- Wellness Program Opportunities
- Paid membership to the Athletic Club of Ames
- Employee Assistance Program for all employees
- Flu shots
- Mental health support
- YSS is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer.
- 403(b) retirement offerings
If this sounds like work you’d be proud to do—and a team you’d want to grow with—we’d love to hear from you. Let’s do meaningful work, together.