Before and After School Instructor-Shoreline (Syre Elementary)

YMCA Of Greater Seattle • Shoreline, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Before and After School Instructor guides elementary-age participants in sports, arts, STEM, and other hands-on learning activities at a YMCA Before and After-School Enrichment (BASE) program. The program provides a safe, caring place for students outside the classroom. Instructors encourage teamwork, social-emotional learning, skill building, creative exploration, physical activity, and fun.

This is a part-time, onsite position at Syre Elementary. Hours vary by school and location: Monday through Friday from 6:45 a.m. until the start of school, and from the end of school until 6:00 p.m. The YMCA provides full-day programming on non-school days and early-release days. BASE instructors are scheduled to start 8/24.

Applicants must be at least 16 years old. The role requires pre-employment TB testing and MMR vaccination, along with the applicable training and background clearance. The YMCA states a commitment to equity and to creating culturally versatile, respectful, and sustainable environments.

Requirements

• Be at least 16 years old; applicants 18 or older are preferred.
• Have 1–2 years of experience with children, such as in camps, childcare, tutoring, or nannying.
• Be able to model and demonstrate YMCA values: caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty.
• Have experience planning and implementing group activities.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent, or be currently enrolled in high school or an equivalent education program.
• Complete the minimum required STARS training and CPR/First Aid training.
• Have a cleared Portable Background Check in the statewide MERIT registry.
• Complete required TB testing and MMR vaccination.
• Be able to meet the described physical demands, including occasionally lifting up to 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations, including differences in language, culture, race, physical ability, and sexual orientation.
• Ability to speak a language in addition to English.
• Applicants age 18 or older.

Responsibilities

• Implement culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate curriculum activities in line with YMCA youth-development goals.
• Supervise a group of children to ensure their health and safety and provide a positive experience for each child.
• May guide staff or volunteers who oversee children’s activities.
• Communicate professionally with parents and guardians about day-to-day, confidential, and evaluative information.
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those concerning medical and disciplinary situations, child-abuse prevention, and emergencies.
• Help maintain a developmentally appropriate site, including its appearance, décor, and cleanliness.
• May prepare and serve snacks and clean the snack area.
• Attend required staff meetings and trainings.
• Adhere to abuse-prevention policies, maintain appropriate boundaries, complete required training, report suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and comply with mandated reporting requirements.
• Ensure staff are appropriately screened, trained, supervised, and held accountable to the organization’s abuse-risk-management standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Individual YMCA of Greater Seattle membership.
• Free access to mental health resources.
• Paid time off that accrues rapidly and is available immediately upon hire.
• Discounts on qualifying YMCA childcare, day camp, overnight camp, and outdoor leadership programs; 25% for part-time staff and 50% for full-time staff.
• Concentra options for required pre-employment TB testing and MMR vaccination at no cost to new hires.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED