Before and After School Program Assistant - Part-Time (Gahanna & Westerville)

General Statement of Duties: Responsible for assisting the Kids Place Site Director in the care and nurturi9ng of children and ensuring a safe and welcoming environment in a licensed school age childcare classroom.

Job Responsibilities

• Daily classroom management ensuring the safety and welfare of each student

• Implements and supervises activities planned by Site Director based on the needs and interests of each child

• Completes daily documentation, including attendance and incident reports

• Maintains required training and certifications

Performance Expectations

• Creates and promotes a warm and welcoming environment for both parents and children

• Assists Site Director in ensuring classroom meets all Ohio Department of job and Family Services Child Care Licensing rules and Step Up to Quality Standards

• Interacts with parents, children, school personnel, and YWCA staff in a positive, professional, and cooperative manner; refer appropriate questions or concerns to the Site Director

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

• CPL Level 2 (minimum)

• Experience: One year experience in childcare or children's programs. 12 months of ECE, youth related or special needs experience

• Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Proven ability to work effectively with staff, parents, school personnel, and other professionals. Patience, energy and ability to work in an unpredictable environment. Demonstrated desire to work with children and commitment to profession. Must have strong knowledge of appropriate practices for youth. Must be mentally and physically able to carry out duties and recognize and act upon any hazards to a child’s safety and well-being. Strong work ethics including trustworthiness and dependability. Understanding of Department of Youth Child Care Licensing Rules and Ohio Step Up to Quality initiatives

Core Competencies

• Communication: Communicates well, delivers presentations, and has good listening skills. Communicates effectively with others regarding various tasks, concerns and ideas.

• Customer Service: Works well with customers, promotes a positive image of the company, strives to solve issues raised by customers.

• Dependability: Meets deadlines, works independently, accountable, maintains focus, punctual, good attendance record.

• Initiative: Takes action, seeks new opportunities, strives to see projects to completion, and meets goals and objectives.

• Teamwork: Accountable to team, works to meet established deliverables, appreciates view of team members, respectful.

Required Trainings

• Employee Health and Safety Trainings

• Onboarding and ongoing trainings via ADP (YWCA organizational trainings)

• Ohio Childcare Resource and Referral Agency (DCY childcare licensing trainings).

Physical Demands: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of the jobs, the employee may be required to stand, walk, use hands, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. Employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 lbs.

YWCA Columbus is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. Qualified candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law with respect to any and all employment practices.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Education District Leader

The District Leader is responsible for overseeing before- and after-school programs as well as two full-day childcare centers within the Columbus District. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality care and enrichment opportunities for children while aligning program operations with district goals. The District Leader provides leadership and support to site coordinators, manages staff, and upholds safety standards to foster engaging, supportive, and developmentally appropriate environments for all students.

 Worker Category: Full Time / Exempt
Location/Travel: Based in Columbus, with travel between program sites as needed
Schedule: Monday – Friday, with occasional evenings or weekends for program needs or special events

Key Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of all before- and after-school programs and two childcare centers, ensuring alignment with district goals and quality standards.

• Supervise and support site coordinators and program staff, providing training, coaching, and performance feedback.

• Monitor program operations to ensure compliance with licensing, safety, and organizational policies.

• Collaborate with families, schools, and community partners to enhance program effectiveness.

• Oversee scheduling, staffing, and resource allocation to ensure smooth daily operations.

• Support curriculum development and enrichment activities that promote student growth and engagement.

• Track program performance, enrollment, and outcomes, and report regularly to leadership.

• Assist with budgeting, grant compliance, and resource management for assigned programs.

• Foster a positive, inclusive, and engaging environment for students and staff.

Performance Expectations

• Maintain strong leadership presence across sites, demonstrating initiative and accountability.

• Communicate effectively with staff, families, and community partners.

• Ensure safe, nurturing, and enriching environments for children.

• Uphold high standards of customer service and problem-solving.

 Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Education, Child Development, Human Services, or related field (Master’s preferred).

• Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in childcare, youth development, or program management, including staff supervision.

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of childcare licensing standards, child development, and enrichment programming. Strong leadership, organizational, and supervisory skills. Ability to build positive relationships with staff, families, and partners. Effective problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict resolution skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and program management systems.

  Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.   This role involves sedentary work and is performed in an office environment. Requires the ability to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.  Must have the ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, such as files, documents, and office supplies.

  Job Type: Full-time

  Pay: $62,000 - $69,000