The Granite YMCA·Manchester, New Hampshire
Manage a classroom for at-risk youth to improve academic performance and social behaviors through tutoring and life skills curriculum. Coordinate with school administration and parents while organizing monthly adventure trips and community service projects.
The YMCA’s Support, Tutoring, and Adventure for Youth (Y-STAY) teachers are responsible for working within Manchester’s middle or high school to assist students who are chronically truant, failing multiple classes, or are at risk of dropping out of school. Each Y-STAY teacher works within one school with 25 students in small groups, providing them with support to experience more success in school and improve their GPAs, resist involvement in risky behaviors, get along better with people, and improve their overall social behaviors. The Y-STAY teacher focuses on implementing curriculum activities that promote character development, asset building, alcohol, tobacco and other drug prevention, and life skills development.
The Y-STAY teacher is responsible for managing day-to-day relationships with school administration, other teachers, and resource staff. The position extends support to Y-STAY alumni and to other students in the school as needed. The Y-STAY Teacher additionally is responsible for keeping parents informed of students’ progress and is available for problem-solving, providing referrals for additional support, and offering suggestions on strengthening the parent-child relationship.
Independently manage assigned Y-STAY classroom. Provide Tutoring and classroom support to at-risk students. Plan, prepare and execute life skills and character development lessons and ensuring lessons meet YMCA, MSD and Gear-UP outcome goals. Track and report on student progress including behavior, attendance, and academic performance and ensure all Y-STAY teachers are meeting the same expectations. Prepare for and participate in monthly adventure trips. Create and sustain positive relationship with school personnel as well as with YMCA team members. Assist in developing and implementing fundraising and community service projects for Y-STAY program.
Specific
Segments: Must present to work prepared and on time and assist YSTAY teachers in accomplishing this at their assigned school. Gain a thorough understanding of budget restrictions and timelines and assist in program and equipment procurement. Patience and persistence in working with families to enhance the learning of Y-STAY students. If unable to be at work, contact the Community Outreach Director and assigned school in a timely fashion and arrange for your substitute. Provide updated referral paperwork to guidance department and teaching staff as needed. Oversee the interview and student selection process for upcoming school year through specified recruitment process.
The Y-STAY Teacher position requires a bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, sociology, counseling, or a related field. Previous experience with youth development is also required. Commitment to working with the middle school age group and at-risk youth is critical. Capacity to function independently in a classroom setting and build strong relationships with the various school personnel is essential. Comfort participating in adventure/experiential learning such as hiking, skiing, challenge course and rock-climbing trips is fundamental.
Ability to tutor at an 8th grade level in math, science, social studies and language arts. Capacity to implement values education and asset building activities. Competency with computer programs and internet research used in schools. Strong organizational skills, as well as writing and reporting skills necessary to complete grant required documentation. Flexibility in schedule to meet varied outside school hours’ requirements (limited to 2-3 weekends a year). Patience, persistence and understanding in dealing with family issues related to students.
A valid NH driver’s license and willingness to drive a YMCA mini-bus as needed.
All Y-STAY Teachers will be required to attend YMCA Child Abuse Prevention training and become certified in first aid & adult CPR during the first 60 days of employment. Subsequently, first aid and CPR certification is to be maintained. This is a full-time position with comprehensive benefits including health, dental, life and disability insurance, generous paid time off, Y Retirement, free Y membership, discounted child care, camp and program classes.
Requires a bachelor's degree in education, psychology, sociology, or counseling and previous experience in youth development. Must be comfortable with outdoor experiential learning and possess a valid NH driver's license.
Market context
In New Hampshire, classroom teacher roles in childcare settings are often shaped by steady demand for qualified staff who meet licensing standards and can support consistent classroom coverage. These roles can be competitive because employers typically look for age, training, and experience requirements, including CPR, First Aid, AED, and child abuse prevention certification within 30 days of hire. If you are considering applying, confirm that your experience in a developmental setting is clearly documented and note that the job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description, which can save research time.