Before and After School Lead Teacher

YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties•Tacoma, VA

1d•$21 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is hiring a Before and After School Lead Teacher at one of our Tacoma School District YMCA locations. As the Before and After Lead Teacher, you will support the YMCA Child Care Program year-round to serve our community with a variety of activity options to explore and develop interests and talents of the youth with a focus on safety, health, social growth, and academic enhancement for children to have fun and thrive in our care.

Requirements

Minimum age of 21 years or older.
Completion of 12 or more college quarter credits in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, or an equivalent educational background in early learning or child development–related coursework.
Willingness to complete required STARS training within 60 days of hire and to meet all Washington State educational requirements within four years of hire (YMCA support provided).
Current Infant–Child CPR and Basic First Aid certification and a valid Food Handler’s Permit, or willingness to obtain required certifications within 30 days of hire (YMCA assistance provided).
Willingness to obtain a Food Handler’s Permit (cost reimbursable), complete a pre-employment TB skin test with negative results (YMCA assistance provided), and provide proof of MMR vaccination prior to the first day of employment.
Ability to successfully complete all required DCYF background and fingerprint checks prior to the first day of hire.
Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).
Committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in-person training as required.

Nice To Haves

Two years of full-time management or supervisory experience (preferred).
Experience working with school-aged children, including prior experience in a childcare or similar educational setting (preferred).

Responsibilities

Conduct parent conferences and maintain positive relationships and effective communication with parents.
Work closely with the program director and branch leadership team to advocate for team needs and collaborate on partnership opportunities when appropriate.
Provide feedback and deliver on the onboarding of new site staff; implement training guidelines, including shadowing and coaching new staff during the program.
Ensure the program maintains conformance with all YMCA policies and procedures and the Washington Administrative Code.
Promote a positive environment that fosters fun, safety, and our YMCA values which includes implementation of proximity praise, specific action compliments, and our 8 Points of Leadership.
Attend and participate in family nights and program activities.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefit plan options
YMCA paid Life and Long-term Disability Insurance
Opportunity to participate in the YMCA 403(b) retirement saving plan. After 2 years of Full-Time employment, the YMCA will contribute 8% of your monthly earnings
Accrual of 15 days of paid vacation (vacation accruals increase with years of service)
8 paid Holidays/Floating Holidays per year
Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Digital mental health counseling platform, Wellness program and LifeMart employee discount center
Professional training, education and certification opportunities
20% discount on YMCA programs, Child Care services, and merchandise
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for Full-Time employees