Lead Before and After School Instructor-Auburn School District (Part-Time)

Overview

Responsibilities

• What you'll be doing Plans and implements culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate activities within the curriculum provided by the YDCoE.
• Supervises a group of children to ensure their health and safety and to provide for a positive experience for each child.
• May provide guidance to staff/volunteers overseeing the activities of groups of children.
• Professionally communicates day-to-day, confidential and evaluative information with parents/guardians.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergency procedures.
• Assists in maintaining developmentally appropriate site including appearance, décor and cleanliness of site.
• May prepare and serve snacks.
• Cleans snack area.
• Assists at Check in or out for parents.
• Assumes responsibility for program operation when DCYF designated and qualified staff is not on premises.
• Provides onsite support for the school based Play Everyday Program at the school.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as required.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Code of Conduct for Applicants All employees and volunteers are responsible for adhering to abuse prevention policies, maintaining appropriate boundaries, completing required training, reporting suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and complying with mandated reporting requirements.
• Responsible for ensuring staff are properly screened, trained, supervised and held accountable to the organization’s abuse risk management standards.

Qualifications

• What we're looking for in an applicant 18 years of age or older. 2 or more years’ experience with children; camps, child care, tutoring, and nannying. Ability to model and demonstrate Y values: caring, respect, responsibility and honesty. Experience planning and implementing group activities Have completed 12 credits of 100-level or above college-level coursework and have a GED or high school diploma. Completion of minimum STARS required training*
• Certification in CPR/First aid
• We require pre-employment TB tests and MMR vaccination. To make this process convenient for our new hires, we offer Concentra options at no cost to you. Food worker card. Cleared Portable Background Check in the statewide registry MERIT.
• *At hire, or earliest possible training (but no later than 30 days after employment.) **At hire, or during onboarding for position. Preferred Education/Experience 21 years of age or older Leadership or supervisory experience (1-2 years) Prefer knowledge of and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.). Ability to speak any language in addition to English. Other applicable education, training, and experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position will be considered. You'll be a great fit for the Seattle Y if you Thrive on working in a collaborative environment. Are very adaptable. Have high ownership and strong work ethic. Are a great problem solver who can think on your feet. Truly enjoy being of service to people. Like being part of a team that cares about one another as people and enjoy working together. Want to know that the work you do contributes to building a better, stronger community for all. Our Mission Building a community where all people, especially the young, are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind, and body. YMCA of Greater Seattle's Core Values Respect Responsibility Honesty Caring Passion for Excellence YGS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and equitable work environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law. All job offers are contingent on the results of a background check. We participate in the Federal E-Verify system.