After School Teacher

Job Description Summary:  The Afterschool Teacher executes the daily curriculum and insures the safety and nurture of the children in their care. Works to provide direction for children and implements program curriculum. Additionally provides a quality experience for children and parents. Focus on building achievement and relationships among youth and families.

Required Qualifications:

• ECE/CD Units: 12 semester units in ECE or CD, 6 units can be substituted for recreation, arts & humanities, human services
• CPR/First Aide Certified (or obtained within 30 days of employment)
• Proof of Immunizations: TB, Influenza (limited exceptions), pertussis, and measles vaccination

Desired Skills:

• 1 year childcare/group experience working with Youth, preferably in afterschool setting

Essential Functions:

• Insure safety of children enrolled in program
• Assist with the preparation of curriculum and daily schedule for program including but not limited to academics, enrichments and recreation 
• Assist with supervision of children to provide safety within ratios
• Maintain ongoing communication as well as positive relationships with children, parents, staff, community members and organizations
• Carry out effective behavior management techniques in accordance with the YMCA behavior management policies and procedures
• Maintain a professional manner and positive attitude at all times
• Any other duties related to the operation of the classroom as assigned

Physical Requirements:

• The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

(Reasonable accommodation will be made available to individuals with disabilities who are not able to perform the physical requirements of the job.)

Driving Responsibilities:

• Occasionally driving to another site to insure teacher to child ratio is maintained

Background Check:

• All offers of employment are contingent upon the meeting the minimum Association-requirement(s) established for: employment references, personal references, Fingerprinting (a search of the candidate’s criminal background history), and physical examinations where required.

YMCA Competencies (Leader):

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience.

Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness
 to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.