After School Teacher

AFTER SCHOOL TEACHER

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

Company Overview

The Olympic Peninsula YMCA is a non-profit organization that oversees Y programs and focuses on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Our mission is to build healthy minds, bodies, and spirits throughout the communities we serve. We strive to promote the values of caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty. We are open to people of all ages, beliefs, incomes, races, genders and abilities.

 

Job Description/General Function 
After School Teachers provide high-quality educational and recreational experiences that reflect the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. Teachers are responsible for ensuring the safety and supervision of school-age children through effective group management and activity facilitation. Under the direction of the Site Coordinator, teachers will help lead and support engaging after-school activities across areas such as sports and fitness, creative arts, STEM, team building, and social-emotional learning. Teachers also lead and assist in all program areas, including food preparation, cleaning, sanitation, and health and safety procedures. 

 

Areas of Responsibility 

• Be responsible for the supervision and management of children
• Carry out positive guidance, redirection, and appropriate discipline when needed
• Treat children with respect and dignity
• Attend field trips planned during sessions, including swimming and assist where required/needed
• Maintain open communication with children, staff and parents
• Work with other staff in order to provide a relevant, fun, and safe program
• Wear appropriate YMCA attire as directed by policy
• Assist with planning and implementing curriculum activities
• Communicate regularly with the supervisor to ensure all program needs are met

• Follow and enforce all safety procedures while ensuring programs meet YMCA standards and DCYF licensing requirements.
• Attend regular staff meetings and trainings as required 
• Complete all required on-line trainings which includes child abuse prevention training within 7 days of hire. 
• Uphold YMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting, and risk management
• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with youth

 

Minimum Requirements

• Have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Experience working with children
• Ability to plan, implement, and assist with age appropriate activities
• Ability to relate well and communicate effectively to a diverse group of individuals, in all circumstances
• Basic computer skills, including working with Microsoft Office, program and operating software, and internet applications.

• Ability to assess and respond to safety and emergency situations
• Ability to pass a comprehensive background screening
• Have current CPR and first-aid certification or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications 

• Be 18 years of age or older
• At least 12 college credits in any 100 level or above courses
• Knowledge and understanding of child development
• At least 1 year of experience working with groups of children, preferably school-age

 

Additional Expectations and Duties

• Complete the applicable pre-service licensing requirements including a federal background check and negative TB test (or exemption)
• Complete all YMCA, DCYF, and MERIT trainings (YMCA funded) within designated timeframes
• Meet the annual professional development and on-going training requirements to satisfy DCYF licensing requirements
• Help to maintain accurate and organized program records, including staff files, licensing documentation, and compliance reports
• May be asked to assist in fundraising and recruiting efforts on occasion, including YMCA initiatives and special events
• Flexible availability, including occasional evenings and weekends, as needed
• Reports suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations in accordance to mandated reporting requirements
• All other duties as assigned

 

YMCA Vehicle Driver Requirements

• 25 years of age or older
• Valid driver’s license 
• Driving record which meets or exceeds YMCA standards, driver records request will be submitted

Working Conditions

Activities take place both indoors and outdoors at the school campus and at the assigned Olympic Peninsula YMCA branch. Some programs are held off-site or during field trips. Participants and staff may encounter noisy and busy environments at times.

 

Physical Abilities

• Able to bend at the waist to pick up supplies, sit on the floor, play games, and perform daily cleaning tasks
• Ability to lift 30 lbs.
• Must be able to stand or walk for extended periods
• Ability to communicate verbally, including projecting the voice across distance in normal and loud situations
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate computers and office equipment
• Vision capabilities adequate to monitor youth in the program
• Hearing and speaking to exchange and gather information, and provide assistance to youth and parents/guardians in the program

YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer