Enrichment Instructor - Vic Coppinger Job Pearland area,Texas USA,Child Care/Nanny

Position Summary:

Implements high-quality enrichment curriculum and programming to participants in alignment with the YMCA's mission and values. Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on youth development. Helps to ensure a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive learning environment that promotes personal growth, creativity, and confidence among participants.

Essential Functions:

Plans, prepares, and delivers enrichment lessons or activities.

Creates safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environment for all participants.

Adapts instruction to meet diverse learning needs, abilities, and backgrounds.

Responsible for setup and cleanup of program areas before and after class.

Supervises children under the direct guidance of site leadership.

Fosters a safe environment, both indoors and outdoors.

Ensures program areas are clean, organized, and prepared for activities.

Tracks attendance, maintains accurate records, and submits required reports as directed.

Models positive behavior and YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and faith.

Maintains professional and friendly communication with children, families, and fellow staff.

Supports program evaluation efforts by providing feedback and recommending improvements.

Follows all YMCA policies and program standards including safety, child abuse prevention, and incident reporting. Addresses and reports concerns immediately.

Participates in center related events, meetings, and staff trainings as required.

All other duties as assigned or in support of the role.

YMCA Culture & Cause Expectations

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. It's who we are, who we aspire to be and how we show up every day. We are cause-driven. We don't just show up, we show up with purpose. As a cause driven leader you are expected to be:

Welcoming - Accept neighbors eagerly, warmly, hospitably, and as equal participants.
Nurturing - To care for, support, and help develop through encouragement.
Hopeful - Take an optimistic or positive view of future outcomes.
Determined - To devote full strength and concentrated attention to the cause.
Genuine - To be honest and open in relationships with others.

YMCA Competencies (Leader)

Mission
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Accepts and demonstrates the Y's values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.
Collaboration
:
Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.
Operational Effectiveness
:
Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience.
Personal Growth
:
Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED preferred.

Minimum age of 18 years.

Experience/expertise in an enrichment area; certification may be required.

Previous experience working with children or in youth programs preferred.

Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) with children and adults.

Ability to plan, organize, and implement age-appropriate program activities.

Desire to work with children and families and the ability to relate to them in a positive, patient, sensitive and non-judgmental manner.

Ability to connect with people of diverse backgrounds.

CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse prevention trainings.

Language Skills

Ability to read, interpret, retain, and teach documents such as safety rules,…


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