Lead Before and After School Instructor (Part-Time)-West Seattle (Arbor Heights Elementary)

YMCA Of Greater Seattle • Seattle, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Before and After School Instructor guides elementary-age participants through sports, arts, STEM, and other hands-on learning activities in a YMCA Before and After-School Enrichment (BASE) program. The program provides a safe, caring place for students outside the classroom and supports teamwork, social-emotional learning, skill building, creative exploration, physical activity, and fun. The instructor supports the program supervisor and may guide staff or volunteers. The role also provides support for the school's Play Everyday recess-based program 2–4 days per week, including two days of support from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

This is a part-time, onsite position at Arbor Heights Elementary. The stated schedule includes weekday mornings from 6:45 a.m. until school starts and afternoons from school dismissal until 6:00 p.m. The YMCA also provides full-day programming on non-school days and early-release days. Schedules vary by school and are arranged by the onsite supervisor. BASE leads start August 17.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• At least 2 years of experience working with children, such as in camps, child care, tutoring, or nannying.
• Ability to model and demonstrate YMCA values: caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty.
• Experience planning and implementing group activities.
• At least 12 credits of 100-level or above college coursework, and a GED or high school diploma.
• Completion of minimum STARS-required training.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Pre-employment TB test and MMR vaccination.
• Food worker card.
• Cleared Portable Background Check in the statewide MERIT registry.
• Complete applicable training at hire or as soon as possible, no later than 30 days after employment.
• Complete applicable onboarding at hire or during onboarding for the position.
• Adhere to abuse prevention policies, appropriate-boundary requirements, training, reporting, and mandated reporting requirements.
• Pass a background check; job offers are contingent on the results.

Nice To Haves

• At least 21 years old.
• One to two years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations, including differences in language, culture, race, physical ability, and sexual orientation.
• Ability to speak a language in addition to English.
• Other applicable education, training, and experience that provides the knowledge, abilities, and skills needed to perform effectively.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate activities within the curriculum provided by the YDCoE.
• Supervise a group of children to ensure their health and safety and provide each child with a positive experience.
• May provide guidance to staff or volunteers overseeing groups of children.
• Communicate professionally with parents and guardians about day-to-day, confidential, and evaluative information.
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those for medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, and emergencies.
• Help maintain a developmentally appropriate site, including its appearance, décor, and cleanliness.
• May prepare and serve snacks and clean the snack area.
• Assist parents with child check-in and check-out.
• Assume responsibility for program operations when DCYF-designated and qualified staff are not on premises.
• Provide onsite support for the school-based Play Everyday Program.
• Attend required staff meetings and trainings.
• Adhere to abuse prevention policies, maintain appropriate boundaries, complete required training, report suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and comply with mandated reporting requirements.
• Ensure staff are properly screened, trained, supervised, and held accountable to the organization's abuse risk management standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• YMCA of Greater Seattle membership for the employee and their household.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Retirement plan with generous employer contributions.
• Free access to mental health resources.
• Rapidly accruing paid time off available immediately upon hire.
• Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare, day camp, overnight camp, and outdoor leadership programs: 25% for part-time staff and 50% for full-time staff.
• Some benefits are available only to full-time staff.
• Pre-employment TB testing and MMR vaccination process offered through Concentra at no cost to new hires.

What This Job Offers

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