Bilingual Preschool Instructor

YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta • Marietta, GA

37d • Onsite

About The Position

As a thought-leader and best-in-class provider in education, wellness, youth development, and community-building, The YMCA of Metro Atlanta is one of the oldest and most essential non-profits serving in Atlanta. Today, we’re looking for you to join us as we carry out our mission to positively impact lives and communities across the state. At the Y, we’re an association of like-minded people (staff, volunteers, and members), on the forefront of a movement to ensure that everyone -- especially children -- experience an equal opportunity to reach their full potential. In the course of a year, we provide more than 3,000 children, ages 6 weeks through Pre-K with high-quality literacy and STEAM-infused learning; give 58,000 youth and teens access to sports, aquatics, day and resident camps, teen leadership development programs, and employment opportunities; provide over 200,000 members with programs, services, and facilities to enjoy connection and maintain wellness regardless of age; and engage over 25,000 volunteers and donors from across Atlanta to share in the gift of supporting their communities. NATURE AND SCOPE: Under the direction of the Youth Development Director, the Bilingual Preschool Instructor will be primarily responsible for supporting the delivery of the preschool curriculum and for the achievement of improving social-emotional, cognitive, physical, and general well-being English as a second language students.

Requirements

• High school graduate and at least 21 years of age
• Must have proficient written, verbal, and reading skills in both English and Spanish
• 1+ years of experience working with children in a structured setting
• Must be able to become certified in CPR/First Aid within 30 days of employment
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check including Criminal Record check, Drug Screening, motor vehicle record (MVR) and reference check according to company policy.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the US without current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• CDA or greater
• 3+ 1+ years of experience working with children in a structured setting

Responsibilities

• Work directly with students during 3-day 3-hour weekly sessions.
• Provide rich learning experiences for bilingual students who, our goal is to preserve and enhance their first language while introducing and developing skills in their second language.
• Deliver preapproved preschool curriculum.
• Develop relationships with the students and work on age-appropriate milestones, regardless of background, limited English proficiency, or level of education.
• Model positive interaction, re-direction, and other techniques while engaging with children and encouraging them to “learn-to-play” together in a classroom environment.

What This Job Offers

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