Lead Before and After School Instructor-West Seattle

Job Description:

Overview

We have a strong commitment to equity. The Y actively promotes a culture free from bias and injustice. We are dedicated to removing institutional and systemic barriers that result in oppression and racism. We will be accountable to marginalized communities for creating equitable and sustainable environments where social justice is woven into every facet of our programs, and by caring for our communities in a culturally versatile and respectful manner.

Grade 13 Hiring Range: $22/hr. – $24.20/hr.

Tell me about this job! 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 which is designed to provide a safe and caring place for students outside of the classroom. You will support the program supervisor and help teach teamwork and social emotional learning to kids as they grow and learn all while encouraging skill building, creative exploration, physical activity, and most of all, fun.

Lead instructors will also be supporting our Play Every Day Program 2 – 4 days per week during the middle of the day which is a recess based program at their school.

* This is a Full‑Time Onsite Position. Monday — Friday 6:45am — start of school
Monday — Friday end of school — 6:00pm
The Y also provides full day programming on non‑school days and early release days. Lead instructors will also provide 2 days of Play Every Day Support from 10:30am — 1:30pm. Schedules vary by school and will be set up by the onsite supervisor.

• Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle for you and your household
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• Retirement with generous employer contributions
• Free access to mental health resources
• Rapidly‑accruing paid time off (PTO) available immediately upon hire
• Full‑time employees qualify for a 50% discount, and part‑time employees qualify for a 25% discount, on eligible Childcare Services.

* Some benefits only available to full‑time staff
MMR Vaccination

Required:

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

• Plan and implement culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate activities within the curriculum provided by the YDCoE.
• Supervise a group of children to ensure their health and safety and to provide for a positive experience for each child.
• May provide guidance to staff/volunteers overseeing the activities of groups of children.
• Professionally communicate day‑to‑day, confidential and evaluative information with parents/guardians.
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergency procedures.
• Assist in maintaining developmentally appropriate site including appearance, décor and cleanliness of site.
• May prepare and serve snacks. Clean snack area.
• Assist at check‑in or out for parents.
• Assume responsibility for program operation when DCYF designated and qualified staff is not on premises.
• Provide onsite support for the school based Play Every Day Program at the school.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 18 years of age or older.
• 2 or more years’ experience with children; camps, child care, tutoring, and nannying.
• Ability to model and demonstrate Y values: caring, respect, responsibility and honesty.
• Experience planning and implementing group activities.
• Have completed 12 credits…