STEAM Instructor - Gateway Region YMCA

STEAM INSTRUCTOR - Gateway Region YMCA (Finance)

Deliver a highly interactive experience to a group of participants in the program and create an experience that promotes success in the specific program.

• Organize, lead and adapt a variety of stimulating activities appropriate for the age and experience of the group with a positive and enthusiastic manner.
• Maintain and use program resources efficiently and ecologically.
• Provide safe conditions and refrain from engaging in activities that may be hazardous or negligent to those involved.
• Keep the Program Director informed of activities and any progress of problems or questions related to the program.
• Actively participate in all of the program activities.
• Lead and facilitate lessons that teach, model and practice social emotional and content area skills.
• Adapt lessons to the needs and experience of participants and engage all members of the group in ways that allow them to build their skills and confidence.
• Complete evaluations with program participants and communicate results appropriately.
• Maintain confidentiality of program participants.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and make adjustments to enhance the outcomes and experience.
• Provide direction and support to volunteers and/or staff as assigned.
• Attend assigned staff training.
• Represent the YMCA and create a program culture that incorporates, highlights and models the Y values.
• Maintain positive, professional communication with site contacts and/or participant families.

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with target age groups and post-secondary education in program area is preferred.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

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