YMCA Of Greater Seattle·Shoreline, Washington
The Lead Instructor guides elementary students through sports, arts, and STEM activities while ensuring their health and safety. They are also responsible for supporting the Play Everyday recess program and communicating with parents and guardians.
We have a strong commitment to equity The Y actively promotes a culture free from bias and injustice.
We are dedicated to removing institutional and systemic barriers that result in oppression and racism.
We will be accountable to marginalized communities for creating equitable and sustainable environments where social justice is woven into every facet of our programs, and by caring for our communities in a culturally versatile and respectful manner.
Hiring Range: $22.00-25.00/hr DOE Must be 18 years or older to apply.
Tell me about this job!
In this role, you will guide elementary age participants through sports, arts, STEM, and other hands-on learning activities at a Y Before and After-School Enrichment (BASE) program which is designed to provide a safe and caring place for students outside of the classroom.
You will support the program supervisor and help teach teamwork and social emotional learning to kids as they grow and learn all while encouraging skill building, creative exploration, physical activity, and most of all, fun.
Lead instructors will also be supporting our Play Everyday Program 2 - 4 days per week during the middle of the day which is a recess based program at their school.
BASE leads will start 8/17.
Hiring for the following Locations Briarcrest Elementary, Brookside Elementary, Echo Lake Elementary, Highland Terrace Elementary, Lake Forest Park Elementary, Meridian Park Elementary, Parkwood Elementary, Ridgecrest Elementary, Syre Elementary *This is a Part-Time Onsite Position.
Monday – Friday 6:45am – start of school Monday – Friday end of school – 6:00pm The Y also provides full day programing on non school days and early release days.
Lead instructors will also provide 2 days of Play Everyday Support from 10:30am – 1:30pm.
Schedules vary by school and will be set up by the onsite supervisor.
What you'll get from working at The Y Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle for you and your household Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance Retirement with generous employer contributions Free access to mental health resources Rapidly-accruing paid time off (PTO) 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, 50% for full-time staff *Some benefits only available to full-time staff MMR Vaccination Required: Licensed School Age Programs require Mumps, Measles and Rubella immunization in accordance with Department of Children, Youth and Family requirements.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old with 2+ years of experience working with children and a high school diploma or GED with 12 college credits. Required certifications include CPR/First Aid, a food worker card, and mandatory vaccinations.
Market context
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