LEAPS Program Instructor- Van Duyn School - Part Time

YMCA of Central New York•Syracuse, NY

62d•$33•Onsite

About The Position

At the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. We focus our work in three key areas, youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. We are committed to this cause because a strong community can only be achieved when we invest in our kids, our health and our neighbors. General Functions: Under the direction of the LEAPS Program Director, the LEAPS Instructor will plan, organize and lead a classroom dedicated to academic instruction or to an arts/enrichment discipline. Employment is contingent upon the incumbent clearing all NYS Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) licensing requirements; these requirements include 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 being assigned to their position, the incumbent is required to complete an initial medical statement and tuberculin test. If the incumbent previously worked in a Child/Day Care setting, a prior medical statement and tuberculin test may be accepted if dated within 12-months preceding the date of the application. Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks: The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following: · 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. This includes actions, speech, and attire of all staff. · Foster within the program participants the growth of the four YMCA character values of respect, responsibility, caring, and honesty. To also foster the growth of 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. To discuss these incidents with parents, obtain a parent signature on the form and follow up on 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. Any issues/concerns should be reported to the Director. Attend all scheduled staff meetings and trainings/workshops. · Hand in completed time sheets on a bi-weekly basis. · All other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

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 to the success of this position.
Brings to this position maturity, responsibility and a sincere interest in working with people.
Possess a general knowledge and understanding of YMCA, its goals, and its mission.
Possess knowledge of various resources for programming ideas and the skills to utilize that information in program implementation.
Possess knowledge of age appropriate activities and expectations of children ages 5 to 12.
Prior to assignment to initial position, the incumbent will: 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, the incumbent will: Undergo fingerprint and background screening as mandated by the NYS OCFS. 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 02 (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.
Be 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 (training sessions will be held monthly, online and/or during monthly staff meetings).

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. This includes actions, speech, and attire of all staff.
Foster within the program participants the growth of the four YMCA character values of respect, responsibility, caring, and honesty. To also foster the growth of 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. To discuss these incidents with parents, obtain a parent signature on the form and follow up on 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. Any issues/concerns should be reported to the Director. Attend all scheduled staff meetings and trainings/workshops.
Hand in completed time sheets on a bi-weekly basis.
All other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.