Summer Early Learning Enrichment Instructor

Summer Early Learning Enrichment Instructor

Job Category
:
Early Learning/Youth Development

Requisition Number
: SUMME
005525

Schedule
:
Monday‑Friday (3‑5 days), 8:30 am‑1:00 pm

Rate
: $17.80 per hour

Lake View YMCA
3333 N Marshfield
Chicago, IL 60657, USA

• Provide a positive climate of prompt and consistent responsive and individualized care to help children develop secure relationships and attachment throughout the day including diapering/toileting meal and active play and floor times.
• Adhere to continuity of relationship practices and work with assigned group of preschool children applying best practices for Preschool.
• Provide a language rich environment which includes consistency in talking, singing and relating to children’s verbal and nonverbal cues, at eye level.
• Follow consistent routines and make certain the schedule for Preschool children is regular enough to be predictable, but flexible enough to meet their individual needs.
• Meet the individual needs of each child, at their physical level (kneeling, bending, or sitting on the floor).
• Maintain awareness and supervision of the needs of the entire group to ensure the safety of each child whether in the classroom, outside or in common areas.
• Participate in required health and safety procedures to reduce the spread of germs for the sake of children, parents and staff.
• Integrate and assist children with special needs and adapt activities accordingly.
• Utilize routines as opportunities for strengthening development, learning, and skill growth.
• Positively interact with youth, parents/guardians and other team members to create a respectful, warm, supportive environment.
• Utilize arrival/departure procedures to share information with parents/guardians and build relationships.
• Prepare lesson plans on a daily and/or weekly basis outlining program activities, ensuring materials and supplies are available and ready for program activities, and ensuring all program areas and supplies are clean and well maintained regularly.
• Maintain accurate attendance, instructional and other records as necessary to meet program requirements.
• Maintain regular job attendance, professionalism in attire and demeanor, observe and respect issues of confidentiality, ethics, and best practices.
• Support the YMCA’s mission and Hub operations as assigned.
• Discreetly handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality at all times.

• Provide individualized age‑appropriate learning experiences that incorporates social emotional, cognitive and physical development, early language stimulation, literacy and integration of the arts.
• Implement well‑organized learning environments, with developmentally appropriate schedules, individualized plans, and indoor/outdoor learning experiences that provide adequate opportunities for play and exploration among a variety of learning, sensory, and motor experiences.
• Respond quickly to children’s cues, different and personal needs, temperament styles, abilities, and cultures.
• Communicate regularly and work cooperatively with adults assigned to the classroom, establishing clear expectations for roles and responsibilities to achieve positive outcomes for children of all abilities.

• H.S. Diploma or GED plus related college coursework and/or equivalent experience in childcare, education, recreation or related program. Additional educational or experience requirements may be required based on program license requirements.
• 1‑3 years’ experience working with preschool aged students.
• Apply early childhood development theory, curriculum and practices in daily activities and adapt to children’s individual needs and interests.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills and ability to tailor communication to different audiences.
• Flexibility to care for children 2‑5 years, interact at their eye level, move quickly, monitor and assess situations.
• Ability to build rapport and to respect the cultural and socioeconomic diversity of the population served.
• Commitment to and passion for the YMCA of Metro Chicago’s mission is required including a passion for working with diverse early…