Homeschool Enrichment Instructor
About The Position
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The YMCA's Education & Homeschool Programs provide a supportive environment for families pursuing alternative education by balancing academics with health, wellness and community. Through hands-on classes and group activities - including STEM, outdoor exploration and physical activity - students build curiosity, creativity, problem-solving, critical analysis, responsibility, independence and positive social skills. The instructor teaches as assigned based on changing program needs, enrollment, class offerings and staff availability. Programs operate August-November and January-May. Reliable availability is needed Tuesday, Wednesday and/or Thursday, plus a limited number of mandatory meetings between semesters.
Requirements
- CPR/AED, First Aid, Oxygen and Bloodborne Pathogen training required within 60 days of employment.
- Child Abuse Prevention training required before/on the first day of working with youth.
- Ability to teach in a hands-on, engaging way to groups of children with varied ages, abilities, and academic levels.
- Reliable availability on Tuesday, Wednesday and/or Thursday during program semesters, as scheduled according to employee availability and program needs.
- Availability to attend a limited number of mandatory planning, training or staff meetings between semesters.
- Strong communication, organization, classroom management, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with staff and volunteers.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience teaching, leading, or working with youth in a school, homeschool, camp, recreation, or enrichment environment preferred.
Responsibilities
- Adhere to policies related to boundaries with youth.
- Complete required abuse risk management training.
- Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising youth.
- Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
- Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.
- Plan, prepare, and teach engaging homeschool enrichment classes as assigned based on program needs.
- Facilitate learning through educational and physical activities that encourage creativity, problem-solving, critical thinking and analysis, responsibility and independence.
- Create a safe, positive, welcoming and inclusive environment for students and families.
- Adapt lessons and classroom management to support students of varied ages, abilities, learning styles and academic levels.
- Maintain appropriate supervision and actively engage with students throughout classes and program activities.
- Serve as a positive role model and mentor.
- Prepare materials and learning spaces, manage supplies and assist with room setup, transitions, cleanup and storage.
- Communicate and collaborate with the Enrichment Coordinator, parents, volunteers and colleagues to support student success.
- Remain flexible to teach different subjects, themes, age groups and/or physical activities as program needs, enrollment and class offerings grow and change.
- Attend required meetings and support special events or additional program duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
