After-School Clubs Leader - Giaudrone Middle School

Position: Enrichment Coach (After-School Clubs Leader)

Wage: $19.50 to $21.50 per hour (Compensation is determined based on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications, with most new hires starting between the minimum and midpoint of the posted wage range)

Hours: Part-Time, Up to 25 hours per week

Location: Giaudrone Middle School, Tacoma Public School District

As an Enrichment Coach,you will ensure children receive meaningful and engaging instruction by implementing curriculum that support positive behavior-management and aligns with the school, district, and state requirements. If hired, you will provide daily physical and educational enrichment opportunities like homework support, STEAM activities, and sports & recreation – all while assisting in coordinating activities and events to support children academically, emotionally and physically giving parents confidence and peace of mind.

Qualifications:

• At least 18 years of age.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in Child Care and/or Education (preferred).
• Experience working in urban communities and managing an OST program or other community-based youth program (preferred).
• Commitment to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Demonstrated positive attitude, patience, and previous experience working with diverse populations.
• Strong drive to improve the minds and lives of scholars within the community.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (preferred).
• Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).
• Committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in-person training as required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure that the goals of the program are achieved for each scholar.
• Assist in coordinating activities and events for parents, scholars, and staff, including field trips, guest speakers, and community service projects.
• Ensure that all curriculum and supplies are maintained throughout the program.
• Ensure scholars are receiving meaningful and engaging instruction.
• Implement and maintain a positive behavior-management system that is clear and aligns with the school, district, and state requirements.
• Always ensure the ongoing health and safety of attending children.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and requirements.
• Implement the provided curriculum.

Benefits:

All YMCA Employees receive the below benefits:

• A Personal YMCA membership and YMCA
  360 virtual streaming membership
• Flexible scheduling around school and extracurricular activities Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Digital mental health counseling platform, Wellness program, and Life Mart employee discount center
• Professional training, education, and certification opportunities
• 20% discount on YMCA programs, childcare services and merchandise

Part-Time employees who work more than 20 hrs./week are eligible for the below voluntary benefit options:

• Healthiest You: by Teladoc (24/7 virtual general medical care access for non-emergency conditions)
• Willamette Dental Plan
• VSP Vision Plan

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is committed to diversity and inclusion throughout our organization and is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled