Enrichment Instructor - Foreign Language

YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties • Tacoma, VA

3d • $18 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a Foreign Language Enrichment Instructor to join their team. This role supports the Y's mission as a non-profit organization focused on strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Enrichment Instructor will provide direct leadership, instruction, and motivation for participants in Expanded Learning Opportunity (ELO) classes, ensuring a quality experience for elementary school students in an afterschool program. The program utilizes various instructional programming and activities, including entry-level foreign language instruction twice a week.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 18 or older.
• Six months or more of related experience preferred.
• Must be bilingual (English at a spoken and written professional level and additional language at a spoken and written minimum elementary level).
• Positive attitude and previous experience with children and diverse populations.
• Knowledge and skills in the area of agreed upon instruction and related equipment set-up, as well as the ability to instruct participants in age appropriate techniques.
• Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in-person training as required.
• Regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move a higher amount.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally may need to plan and participate in programming outdoors.
• Ability to lead classes.

Nice To Haves

• Six months or more of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare lesson plans with a natural progression appropriate to the age and ability of the student, in conjunction with support from Y experts as needed/required.
• Complete program training along with site staff in preparation for program session.
• Responsible for the instruction of appropriate programming – as designated by skillset, experience, and supervisor.
• Provide entry level foreign language instruction twice a week to elementary school age children.
• Plan, lead, and assist group activities.
• Enforce all safety rules.
• Implement the provided Social Emotional Learning (SEL) provided curriculum.
• Ensure that all equipment and supplies are available and maintained throughout the program.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and requirements.
• Keep accurate records of class attendance and participant’s progress throughout each session.
• Communicate with parents and supervisor regarding participant’s performance.
• Cleaning and sanitation protocols will be required of all staff.
• Staff will be responsible for frequent touchpoint cleaning and sanitizing in specific areas.
• Staff are expected to adhere to all safety protocols and procedures, including the use of PPE.
• Embraces and actively promotes an inclusive and equitable work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A Personal YMCA membership and YMCA360 virtual streaming membership
• Flexible scheduling around school and extracurricular activities
• 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, childcare services and merchandise
• HealthiestYou: by Teladoc (24/7 virtual general medical care access for non-emergency conditions)
• Willamette Dental Plan
• VSP Vision Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed