After School Instructors at the YMCA

[YMCA of Greater Seattle]

Grade 12 Hiring Range: $20/hr. – $22/hr

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 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.

Job Site Options:

Louisa Boren STEM K-8 – 5950 Delridge Way SW, Seattle, WA 98106
Fairmount Park Elementary – 3800 SW Findlay Street, Seattle, WA 98126
Arbor Heights Elementary – 3701 SW 104th St, Seattle, WA 98136
Rox Hill Elementary – 9430 30th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126
West Seattle Elementary – 6760 34th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126

*This is a Part-Time Onsite Position.

Hours Vary by School/Location:
Monday – Friday 6:45am – Start of School
Monday – Friday End of School – 6pm

The Y provides full day programming on non school days and early release days.

What you’ll get from working at The Y

Individual membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle
Free access to mental health resources
Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO) available immediately upon hire
MMR Vaccination Required: Licensed School Age Programs require Mumps, Measles and Rhubella immunization in accordance with Department of Children, Youth and Family requirments.

Responsibilities

What you’ll be doing

Implements culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate activities within the curriculum in accordance with the Youth Development goals of the YMCA.
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.
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

Qualifications

What we’re looking for in an applicant

16 years of age or older, 18 or older is preferred.
1-2 years’ experience with children; camps, childcare, tutoring, or nannying.
Ability to model and demonstrate Y values: caring, respect, responsibility and honesty.
Experience planning and implementing group activities.
TB Test by Mantoux method.*
Completion of minimum STARS required training, CPR/First Aid Training*
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

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