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Ymcadetroit lists this Y Learning Center Site Lead opportunity in farmington hills, Michigan. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Farmington Family YMCA, 28100 Farmington Road, Farmington Hills, Michigan, United States of America
Job Description
Posted Friday, May 22, 2026 at 4:00 AM
The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the foundation of community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than just a job—you’ll enjoy a career with the chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you.
YMCA Employee Benefits
FREE Family Membership & Discounted Access to Programs
Flexible Scheduling
Family-friendly Work Environment
Employee Assistance Program & Retirement Plan
General Function
The Before and After School Care Site Lead is responsible for the supervision, planning, implementation, and development of activities for a group of children while assisting in the development of children’s social, emotional, physical, spiritual, and cognitive development at their assigned site(s).
Site Location Placement
The Site Lead for the Farmington Sites will receive their school site location, from Management, based on staff availability and levels in the area.
Education/Experience
2 years of experience in a childcare setting is preferred, not required
Credit hours in Elementary Education, Recreation, or Early Childhood (over 19+ years of age)
Some experience supervising children is preferred, but not required
Training/Certifications/Prerequisites
Meets state-licensing agency requirements
Achieves DHS Clearance, with documentation, prior to starting work
Passes TB skin test within 30 days of hire
CPR, First Aid, AED, and Child Safe certifications within 60 days of hireCompletes Blood Borne Pathogens training, Redwoods, and Concussion training, required
Abilities & Skills
Ability to participate in, plan, and lead all physical activities
Ability to sit and stand from a seated position on the floor when interacting with children
Capability to be outside for up to 30 minutes a day, year-round
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Attends to the needs of participating children at all times, while ensuring a safe and nurturing environment through overall management of the assigned site
Communicates with parents in monthly newsletters, phone calls, and face-to-face contact
Develop and implement lesson plans of weekly activities that meet requirements set by the Supervisor that involve themed-based activities, CATCH programming, STEM, literacy, character development, and leadership and diversity initiatives
Set up and clean up physical learning environments and prepare necessary materials and supplies, ensuring all equipment and supplies meet maintenance and storage standards
Establishes and maintains relationships with assigned school and YMCA staff and program participants through attendance of staff meetings, open houses, and PTA meetings
Serves prepared healthy snacks to children and maintains required paperwork
Has an understanding of all emergency site procedures and record drills
Performs other assigned duties as directed by Supervisor
The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit (“YMCA”) is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to be an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. The YMCA does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring or other terms or conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetic information, ethnicity, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, military status or application or any other basis protected by state, federal or other applicable law.
All staff, regardless of position, are held to the highest possible standards. We require all staff to be screened regularly and sign a code of conduct. All staff will be monitored when interacting with program participants. We take any inappropriate interactions between program participants and staff very seriously and will fully cooperate with authorities in any case of abuse.
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Who can apply
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