21st Century Afterschool Teacher
About The Position
The YMCA of Southern Nevada is seeking licensed teachers to facilitate its 21st Century Power Scholars afterschool program at partner elementary schools. The teacher implements the academic components of the BellXcel Power Scholars curriculum, supporting students’ educational readiness, engagement, academic outcomes, and emotional and physical development while the program provides afterschool childcare at no cost to students or families. The program operates Monday through Thursday from 2:45 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The role includes delivering engaging lessons, implementing literacy and math curricula, collaborating with program staff and school partners, and maintaining high academic expectations for scholars. Teachers also contribute to a safe, secure, educational, welcoming, and inclusive afterschool environment and support the YMCA’s youth-development mission.
Requirements
- Valid Nevada state teaching certificate.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Relevant experience using and implementing data-driven instructional practices.
- Experience using technology, including computers and the Internet, for assessment and instruction.
- Knowledge of differentiated instructional practices and strategies.
- Drive to improve the minds and lives of scholars in the community.
- Proven track record of high achievement in a classroom setting.
- Mastery of and enthusiasm for academic standards and instructional rigor in literacy and/or math.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Commitment to the goals and approach of the program.
- Love and respect for children.
- Current American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid certifications within 30 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- One to two years of experience facilitating out-of-school-time programming, preferably in underserved communities.
- Bilingual ability in English and Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Deliver relevant and engaging lessons using a variety of instructional methods.
- Implement literacy and math curricula and activities to meet academic standards.
- Use the 30-minute daily preparation period to collaborate, organize materials, and prepare lesson plans.
- Work with supervisors, school administration, parents, and teachers to develop strategies for student success.
- Implement co-teaching instructional strategies with program assistant teachers.
- Motivate scholars and hold them to high academic expectations.
- Attend and participate in regular training, meetings, and staff development.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Follow policies related to boundaries with children and attend required abuse risk management training.
- Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations, follow mandated abuse reporting requirements, and adhere to job-specific abuse risk management responsibilities.
- Help provide safe, secure, and educational programs at the afterschool site.
- Promote a welcoming and inclusive environment for students of all backgrounds, abilities, and identities.
Benefits
- $50 per hour.
- Nevada Paid Leave.
- 10% retirement contribution and access to a 403(b) retirement savings account.
- Free YMCA family membership and program discounts.
- Supportive team and an organization recognized as a Nevada Top Workplace.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
