Before and After School Instructor-Shoreline; Lake Forest Park Elementary

Overview

The Y actively promotes a culture free from bias and injustice, removes institutional barriers that cause oppression and racism, and creates equitable and sustainable environments where social justice is woven into every facet of our programs.

$21.30 - $22.50/hr, DOE

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. You will teach teamwork and social emotional learning while encouraging skill building, creative exploration, physical activity, and fun.

• Part‑time, onsite position
• Hours vary by school/location:
  Monday‑Friday 6:45 am – start of school;
  Monday‑Friday end of school – 6 pm. The Y provides full‑day programming on non‑school days and early release days.

• Individual membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle
• 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

Licensed School Age Programs require Mumps, Measles, and Rubella immunization in accordance with Department of Children, Youth and Family requirements.

• Implement culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate activities within the curriculum in accordance with YMCA Youth Development goals.
• Supervise a group of children to ensure their health and safety and provide a positive experience for each child.
• Provide guidance to staff/volunteers overseeing activities of groups of children.
• Communicate professionally day‑to‑day, confidential, and evaluative information with parents/guardians.
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including medical, disciplinary, child abuse prevention, and emergency procedures.
• Assist in maintaining developmentally appropriate site appearance, décor, and cleanliness.
• Prepare and serve snacks; clean snack area.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Employee must talk or hear, frequently stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Requires close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Must occasionally lift office products and supplies up to 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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. Staff must be properly screened, trained, supervised and held accountable to the organization’s abuse risk management standards.

• 16 years of age or older, 18 or older preferred.
• 1–2 years’ experience with children (camps, childcare, tutoring, or nannying).
• Ability to model Y values: caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty.
• Experience planning and implementing group activities.
• Pre‑employment TB tests and MMR vaccination required;
  Concentra options at no cost.
• Completion of minimum STARS required training, CPR/First Aid.
• Clear Portable Background Check in statewide MERIT registry within 30 days of hire.

• Knowledge and previous experience working with diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.).
• Proficiency in any language in addition to English helpful.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Thrive 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 and enjoys working together.
• Want your work to contribute to building a better, stronger community for all.

Building a community where all people, especially the young, are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind, and body.

• 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 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.