Before and After School Enrichment Teacher

Overwhelmingly, people who decide they want to be a part of the Y in Central Maryland tell us they do so because it reflects their values and a conscious decision, they’ve made about how they choose to live their lives. The happiest and most fulfilled Y associates are those who are motivated to help others and who want to be a part of something larger than themselves.   If this speaks to your heart, then we invite you to join our team. Be a part of a charitable, mission-driven organization that works for individual and community well-being for all, for a better us.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Youth Specialist/Teacher is responsible for participating in the development and implementation of programming for a group of school-aged children within a larger program. She/he is responsible for participating in the creation of the environment and in communication with parents.  Must demonstrate a commitment to Y core values - caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist site director as needed

• Participate in a variety of enriching activities with school-aged children

• Follow program schedule including snack time, homework help, implementation of curriculum theme, cleanup, and other times set for activities; 

• Assist in maintaining high standard of health and safety keeping the health and welfare of all children in mind at all times

• Participate in regularly scheduled staff meeting as well as other staff meetings as needed.

• Follows OCC regulations and other policies and procedures to ensure health and safety requirements are met

• Participates and assist in school’s out camp.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Ability to implement program curriculum effectively 

• Ability to enforce all rules and to make effective decisions to ensure the safety and security of program participants.

• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups from all social and economic segments of the community

• Ability to make sound judgments for the betterment and quality of the program

• Requires a tolerant, patient and steady person

• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding participant, staff and association records

• Must be able to communicate with parents on a daily/as-needed basis about their child in a positive professional manner. 

• Requires the ability to communicate effectively with children, supervisor, school administration, parents and other Y staff.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum age of 19 years (Assistant Teacher - 18 years old)

• High school diploma/certificate of high school equivalence or completed courses for credit from a college or university.

• 3 semester hours/45 hours in School Age Curriculum or Preschool or 1800 hours of experience with school age children

• 3 semester hours/45 hours in Growth and Development.

• 9 clock hours Communication trainings or any college coursework

• Completion of required Y Training

• Proof of at least one college level course in child development or course work related to school age children.

• Proof of at least 400 hours of supervisory experience in a childcare, recreational, or educational setting, or completed one year of college, or a combination of the above.

• Pre-employment medical examination

• Negative Tuberculosis test, if required by local health officer. 

• Working knowledge of child care standards and licensing requirements

• Must complete continuing education units as specified by the OCC on an annual basis.

• Has been approved as a teacher by the State Department of Education for Kindergarten or grades 1-8

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Physical constraints required include the ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid, the ability to see and read newsprint with or without corrective lenses, 

• Ability to speak and be understood under normal circumstances, 

• Ability to lift and carry children and other items weighing up to 50 pounds, and 

The use of arms, hands, legs and feet with or without corrective devices to accomplish the job, including evaluation of the building during emergencies.

• Must be willing to substitute at any site with flexibility and a positive attitude.

• Intellectual and cognitive requirements (collaborative, teamwork, decision making, analysis, etc)

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Physically able to successfully complete required job functions, including use of hands, arms, fingers, able to talk and hear, use a computer, sit and stand, regularly move/lift up to 50 pounds, enter all YMCA environments (office spaces, indoor and outdoor maintenance/mechanical areas, fitness areas, pool and pool space, camping areas, unimproved outdoor locations and other program areas).

ACCOUNTABILITY:

Accountable for completion of assigned goals as measured by the number of people served, cause driven measures, service satisfaction scores, operating results, and supervisor evaluation of assigned duties. 

An offer of employment is contingent upon receipt of satisfactory results to meet minimum requirements of the position.  The requirements may include background check, drug test, driver’s license record, CPS, and/or criminal background check.

Additional driver’s license check, CPS, criminal background check, alcohol, and/or drug testing may be required to be processed in the future in order to meet and/or maintain the requirements of this position.