Achievers Instructor - Tampa Metro Area YMCA

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Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Achievers Instructor is responsible for delivering specialized curriculum aimed at fostering college and career readiness, building positive relationships, enhancing life skills, and developing leadership capabilities among middle- and high school students. The role involves facilitating structured activities throughout the school year to promote the holistic growth of program participants.

Additionally, the Achievers Instructor will support summer programs and experiences to ensure year-round engagement and impact.

• Responsible for implementing lesson plans, and weekly enrichment activities to promote individual child development.
• Assess the needs and interests of individuals and groups and adjust instructional program activities accordingly, given the available materials, equipment or center.
• Assist in developing curricula and plan course content and methods of instruction; evaluate and revise curricula as needed.
• Prepares all materials and supplies for planned activities.
• Designs and arranges classrooms for program activities to provide a proper learning environment.
• Takes charge of all specialized activities and assist children during all activities where adult help is needed.
• Assists in reporting suspected child abuse and neglect to supervisor, following organizational process and documentation.
• Work closely with the school staff to maintain relationships, to work together to improve student and community needs.
• Work with Executive Director and Data Specialist to ensure delivery of curriculum and all grant-related metrics.
• Be willing and able to complete other duties as directed by supervisor.

• Ensures all Tampa Y standards and best practices are implemented and followed. Applies YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to best practices, emergency procedures, medical and disciplinary situations and child abuse prevention.
• Ensures the health and safety of all children.
• Assists in inspecting classrooms and grounds to ensure the safety, orderliness, sanitation and cleanliness of facilities.
• Assists in conducting visual health checks on children for health concerns, including ringworm, head lice or other health conditions and reports immediately to the Senior Program Director.

• Follows proper staffing and ratios within the After school program at all times.
• Creating and maintaining meaningful and impactful relationships with the families, supervisor and colleagues.
• Attends and participates in workshops, in-service training and other meetings to acquire and disseminate information.
• Keeps all associates on task through communicating clearly about curriculum and activity objectives.
• Responsible for activity management.
• Supports special events.

• Document all necessary administrative forms as directed by Executive Director and/or Data Specialist.
• Works with grant team to submit all required grant data in a timely manner and attend meetings with funders as requested by the Senior Program Director.

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior childcare experience preferred.
• Must have reliable transportation and able to drive to satellite sites, events and YMCA locations.
• Ability to quickly build rapport and develop effective relationships with children to achieve goals.
• Basic knowledge of behavior modification theories and practices.
• Basic knowledge of current educational techniques and practices.
• Skilled in verbal communication with children and conflict resolution.
• Ability to assist in the planning, organizing and implementing of childhood education curriculums.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to use a computer and related software.
• Ability to implement safety procedures.
• Ability to work effectively with others.

• Must obtain within 30 days of employment and then maintain current certifications in CPR and First Aid.
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