Kids Club Substitute Boone County (56629)
Job Summary
YSSis looking for someone dependable flexible and ready to jump in when needed! As a Kids Club Substitute youll help provide reliable coverage at our Kids Club locations throughout Boone Countybringing patience positivity and plenty of fun along the way.
In this role youll help create a safe engaging and fun environment for elementary-age children before school after school and on no-school days. For many families Kids Club is more than childcareits a place where children can learn explore build friendships and feel supported.
Whether youre leading a game helping with homework serving a healthy snack or simply being a positive role model youll play an important part in helping kids grow in confidence skills and connection.
What Youll Do...
- Welcome kids as they arrive and help set the tone for a great day.
- Lead games activities and adventures that spark curiosity and creativity.
- Help with homework and cheer on academic winsbig and small.
- Encourage friendships teamwork and positive social skills.
- Create moments that help kids feel seen supported and successful.
- Keep things running smoothly while balancing fun safety and structure.
- Serve snacks share laughs and celebrate everyday achievements.
- Partner with families and school staff to support each childs growth.
- Leave each day knowing youve made a difference in a childs life.
This is not a complete list of the responsibilities of this position. Duties may change at any time.
Location:
This position provides flexible substitute coverage across our Boone County Kids Club locationsBoone Elementary Ledges Elementary Ogden Elementary and United Elementary. You may be called to provide coverage at any of these schools based on program needs.
Schedule:
Reliable availability is essential.This is a flexible on-call position designed to provide coverage when regular Kids Club staff are unavailable. Substitute staff should be dependable responsive and willing to step in when coverage is needed. It is expected that staff:
- Maintain availability during Kids Club hours of operation.
- Provide advance notice of dates they will not be available.
- Maintain consistent communication with Kids Club leadership and respond promptly to requests for coverage.
- Accept at least 75% of shifts offered to them.
- Understand that the number and timing of available substitute shifts willvary based on program needs.
Who You Are...
Youre dependable flexible and genuinely enjoy working with kids. You show up when you say you will bring a positive attitude and can roll with whatever the day brings. Whether youre playing helping with homework or simply being a steady presence you know how to make kids feel safe supported and included.
What We Provide...
We invest in peoplebecause when you thrive so do the communities we serve. At YSS youll find meaningful work strong support and benefits designed for real life.
For a detailed listing of all our benefits please visit 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.
What You Absolutely Need:
- At least 16 years old.
- Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid certification within three months of hire.
- Flexible schedule and availability to provide coverage as needed.
- Dependable responsive and willing to step in when substitute coverage is needed.
- A genuine enthusiasm for working with children and helping them succeed.
You Might Be a Great Fit If You:
- Love working with kids and helping them learn grow and have fun.
- Balance playfulness with responsibility.
- Have experience babysitting tutoring coaching teaching mentoring or caring for children.
- Enjoy encouraging children and celebrating their successes.
- Are dependable punctual and committed to your team.
- Bring patience positivity and a willingness to jump in where needed.
- Believe every child deserves to feel safe supported and included.
TheIDEALCandidate
- Is rooted in purpose and driven by equity inclusion and positive social impact.
- Brings humility respect and cultural awareness to every interaction.
- Speaks a second language (especially one spoken in our communities).
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About Company
At YSS, we strengthen families by providing education, counseling, and stability through a wide variety of youth mental health services.