21st Teacher
Job in
Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, 89105, USA
Listed on 2026-07-15
Listing for:
Ymca Of Southern Nevada
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-15
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Child Development/Support, After School, Early Childhood Education, Youth Development
Job Description & How to Apply Below
ABOUT THE YMCA:
Established locally in 1944, the YMCA of Southern Nevada is one of the region’s longest-serving and most-respected nonprofit organizations. We are committed to helping people of all ages, abilities, backgrounds, and income levels – ensuring everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential with dignity and that no one is turned away due to the inability to pay. From childcare to senior programs;
sports to education; fitness centers to chronic disease management; and swim lessons to feeding the hungry, the Y is truly for all in its cause of holistically strengthening the foundations of this community.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The YMCA of Southern Nevada is looking for licensed teachers to facilitate our 21st Century Power Scholars after school program this fall. In this role you will be responsible for implementing the academic components of the Bell Xcel Power Scholars program curriculum at partner elementary schools. The program run from 2:45pm – 6:00pm, Monday
- Thursday during the school year.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
Research shows that young people from underserved and low-income families often start school underprepared and fall behind their peers as a result, creating an opportunity gap. Through focused programming and support, the Y is committed to closing this gap. The Power Scholars program uses evidence based curriculum and licensed teachers to support students’ educational readiness, engagement and outcomes, and emotional and physical development while also providing after school childcare at no cost to students or families.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Deliver relevant and engaging lessons utilizing a variety of instructional methods
Implement literacy and math curricula and activities to meet academic standards
Utilize the 30-minute daily prep period to collaborate, organize materials, and prepare lesson plans
Work closely with supervisors, school administration, parents, and teachers to develop strategies for student success
Implement co-teaching instructional strategies with program assistant teachers
Motivate and hold scholars to high academic expectations
Attend and participate in regular training, meetings, and staff development
Perform all other duties as assigned ABUSE RISK MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS:
Adhere to policies related to boundaries with children.
Attend required abuse risk management training.
Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.
Adhere to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities.
END RESULTS:
Provide safe, secure and educational programs at the after school site.
Impact the overall effectiveness of the association's implementation of the YMCA mission through youth development.
Promote a welcoming and inclusive environment for students of all backgrounds, abilities and identities WHY WORK HERE?
At the YMCA of Southern Nevada, we're committed to providing a superior work environment that offers challenges, flexibility, and fun. As an employee you’ll receive the following benefits:$50/ hour Nevada Paid Leave
10% Retirement Contribution
* and access to our 403(b) retirement savings account
Free YMCA Family Membership and program discounts
Join a supportive team and an organization recognized as a Nevada Top Workplace Make a meaningful impact in your community
Automatic retirement contributions are made to employees 21 years or older after contributing 1,000 hours of service in each of two years.
OUR CULTURE:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential.
We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you. We are service driven: we go above and beyond to keep people coming back and apply a listen-first and solution-oriented approach to resolving conflicts. We are safety focused: we are proactive in keeping…
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