Enrichment Leader - La Mesa

YMCA of San Diego County•La Mesa, CA

1d•$18 - $20

About The Position

The Enrichment Leader supervises and supports a group of students ages 3–5, helping them complete homework and planning and implementing enrichment activities. Under the supervision of the Enrichment Supervisor, this role ensures students’ safety and well-being and serves as a positive role model. The schedule is Tuesdays from 9:30–11:15 a.m., Thursdays from 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m., Fridays from 9:45–11:00 a.m., and Saturdays from 9:45–11:15 a.m. The pay range is USD $18.00–$20.41 per hour.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
Sincere interest in and ability to work with groups of children ages 5–12 from diverse ethnic populations.
Ability to lead students in at least two of the following areas: recreational games, crafts, drama, songs, science, art, team building, or sports.
Complete Child Abuse Prevention training before working with program participants.
Obtain CPR/AED and First Aid certification, including Adult and Child/Infant, within 30 days of hire. Certifications must be from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or American Safety & Health Institute.
Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and physical ability to act in an emergency.
Physical ability to lead sports, games, and curriculum activities, monitor youth behavior, and perform general housekeeping responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Contribute to planning and implementing the daily program in accordance with YMCA policies.
Plan and implement lesson plans for activities such as arts and crafts, cooking, science, engineering, sports, and drama.
Support and guide students with attending online distance learning and completing homework.
Create an age-appropriate learning environment that fosters creativity and individuality.
Actively supervise program participants and ensure their guidance and safety at all times.
Maintain positive and responsive relationships with staff, students, and families.
Recognize and respond to individual students’ needs.
Follow the work schedule and be prepared for activities at the beginning of each shift.
Serve as a role model to students.
Actively contribute to and participate in staff meetings or activities.
Provide positive behavior guidance that supports students’ developmental, social-emotional, and physical needs.
Adhere to the YMCA dress code, Code of Conduct, and Mission Statement.
Perform daily duties to keep the space properly maintained, organized, clean, and safe.
Be flexible when the daily schedule changes.
Respond to critical incidents using visual and auditory abilities and act in an emergency.
Lead sports, games, and curriculum activities; monitor youth behavior; and perform general housekeeping responsibilities.
Perform other duties as assigned.