After School Teacher

Olympic Peninsula YMCA•Port Townsend, WA

6h•$18 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The Olympic Peninsula YMCA is a non-profit organization that oversees Y programs and focuses on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Our mission is to build healthy minds, bodies, and spirits throughout the communities we serve. We strive to promote the values of caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty. We are open to people of all ages, beliefs, incomes, races, genders and abilities. After School Teachers provide high-quality educational and recreational experiences that reflect the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. Teachers are responsible for ensuring the safety and supervision of school-age children through effective group management and activity facilitation. Under the direction of the Site Coordinator, teachers will help lead and support engaging after-school activities across areas such as sports and fitness, creative arts, STEM, team building, and social-emotional learning. Teachers also lead and assist in all program areas, including food preparation, cleaning, sanitation, and health and safety procedures.

Requirements

Have a high school diploma or equivalent
Experience working with children
Ability to plan, implement, and assist with age appropriate activities
Ability to relate well and communicate effectively to a diverse group of individuals, in all circumstances
Basic computer skills, including working with Microsoft Office, program and operating software, and internet applications.
Ability to assess and respond to safety and emergency situations
Ability to pass a comprehensive background screening
Have current CPR and first-aid certification or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire
Complete the applicable pre-service licensing requirements including a federal background check and negative TB test (or exemption)
Complete all YMCA, DCYF, and MERIT trainings (YMCA funded) within designated timeframes
Meet the annual professional development and on-going training requirements to satisfy DCYF licensing requirements
YMCA Vehicle Driver Requirements: 25 years of age or older, Valid driver’s license, Driving record which meets or exceeds YMCA standards, driver records request will be submitted
Able to bend at the waist to pick up supplies, sit on the floor, play games, and perform daily cleaning tasks
Ability to lift 30 lbs.
Must be able to stand or walk for extended periods
Ability to communicate verbally, including projecting the voice across distance in normal and loud situations
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate computers and office equipment
Vision capabilities adequate to monitor youth in the program
Hearing and speaking to exchange and gather information, and provide assistance to youth and parents/guardians in the program

Nice To Haves

Be 18 years of age or older
At least 12 college credits in any 100 level or above courses
Knowledge and understanding of child development
At least 1 year of experience working with groups of children, preferably school-age

Responsibilities

Be responsible for the supervision and management of children
Carry out positive guidance, redirection, and appropriate discipline when needed
Treat children with respect and dignity
Attend field trips planned during sessions, including swimming and assist where required/needed
Maintain open communication with children, staff and parents
Work with other staff in order to provide a relevant, fun, and safe program
Wear appropriate YMCA attire as directed by policy
Assist with planning and implementing curriculum activities
Communicate regularly with the supervisor to ensure all program needs are met
Follow and enforce all safety procedures while ensuring programs meet YMCA standards and DCYF licensing requirements.
Attend regular staff meetings and trainings as required
Complete all required on-line trainings which includes child abuse prevention training within 7 days of hire.
Uphold YMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting, and risk management
Adhere to policies related to boundaries with youth
Reports suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations in accordance to mandated reporting requirements
All other duties as assigned