LEAPS After School Language Instructor- Franklin School

YMCA of Central New York•Syracuse, NY

6d•$33•Onsite

About The Position

The LEAPS Instructor, under the direction of the LEAPS Program Director, will plan, organize, and lead a classroom dedicated to academic instruction or an arts/enrichment discipline. Employment is contingent upon clearing all NYS Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) licensing requirements, including fingerprinting, background screening, and clearance on the State Central Register (SCR) and Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCL) within the first 30 days of employment. Prior to assignment, the incumbent must complete an initial medical statement and tuberculin test. The YMCA's mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all, focusing on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Requirements

Substantial experience working with children under 13 years of age.
A college degree related to the position’s related art field, or a similar degree of demonstrable professional experience in the appropriate arts genre (performance, teaching, exhibitions, etc.).
Excellent organizational and communications skills both verbal and written are essential.
Maturity, responsibility, and a sincere interest in working with people.
General knowledge and understanding of YMCA, its goals, and its mission.
Knowledge of various resources for programming ideas and the skills to utilize that information in program implementation.
Knowledge of age-appropriate activities and expectations of children ages 5 to 12.
Prior to assignment to initial position, complete an initial medical statement and tuberculin test providing satisfactory evidence that they are physically fit to provide child day care.
Within the first 30 days of employment, undergo fingerprint and background screening as mandated by the NYS OCFS.
Within the first 30 days of employment, obtain clearance on the State Central Register (SCR) and Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCL).
Must complete online Bloodborne Pathogens and Employee Safety trainings prior to initial assignment to position.
Must hold CPR, AED, and O2 (First Aid may be required at some programs) certifications or successfully complete no later than 30 days after employment begins.
Must attend and complete YMCA Child Abuse Prevention within the first 60 days of employment.
Must complete online Hazard Communication training within the first 90 days of employment.
Must attend and complete New Employee Orientation within the first 90 days of employment.
Must hold Medication Administration Certification or successfully complete no later than 90 days after employment begins.
Responsible for completing a minimum of 30 hours of training every 2 years with the first 15 hours being received within the first 6 months of employment as required by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and lead all daily program activities. Lesson plans must be completed regularly and made available to substitute staff.
Familiarize oneself with the YMCA School Age Child Care objectives and curriculum and consider these objectives throughout the planning and leading of all activities.
Observe and follow the YMCA School Age Child Care program guidelines as well as the regulations set forth by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services.
Report to the program ready to work at designated times and prepared to stay until all of the children have left and space is thoroughly cleaned.
Provide a safe, healthy, moral, and fun environment for all children. Assist with behavior management of program participants using positive techniques of guidance, redirection, reinforcement, and encouragement of age-appropriate expectations. Set up guidelines and environments that minimize the need for discipline and provide steps towards progressive discipline as needed.
Provide a positive role model for the children in the program, including actions, speech, and attire.
Foster within the program participants the growth of the four YMCA character values of respect, responsibility, caring, and honesty, as well as skills in team-building, good sportsmanship, friendship, and pride in doing one's best.
Assist with supervision of snack, where assigned.
Complete incident reports for all injuries, accidents, or illnesses requiring first aid. Discuss these incidents with parents, obtain a parent signature, and follow up on the injury. Turn all incident reports in to the Director within 48 hours.
Assist with maintaining records of daily and weekly attendance.
Assist with the responsibility of completing and maintaining all participant files, as assigned.
Follow the Syracuse City School District's Code of Conduct at all times.
Conduct and maintain records of monthly fire drills, shelter-in-place drills, and daily health checks as required by OCFS.
Supervise Teaching Assistant, if assigned.
Maintain a positive, open relationship with all staff, parents, and program participants. Report any issues/concerns to the Director.
Attend all scheduled staff meetings and trainings/workshops.
Hand in completed time sheets on a bi-weekly basis.
Perform all other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.