After School Paraprofessional - Saddle Ridge Elem & Middle

Paraprofessional for our 21st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC) after school program at Saddle Ridge Elementary & Middle School provides direction for the program and classroom and implements program curriculum. The 21st CCLC Paraprofessional provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on the YMCA values: honesty, respect, responsibility, caring and faith.

Shifts for this role are Monday-Friday from 2pm-6pm every day that school is in session.

• Implements daily lesson/activity plans within established guidelines.
• Supervises children and all program activities.
• Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child.
• Maintain positive relationships through effective communication and engagement with parents.
• Maintains program site and equipment.
• Maintains required program records.
• Attends and participates in YMCA Branch family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training.
• Attend and participate in school partner family nights, school events, and school activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; one year of college preferred.
• Previous experience working with elementary school aged children in a group setting preferred.
• Previous experience working with elementary school aged people from various diverse backgrounds preferred.
• Bilingual (Spanish/Russian/Ukrainian/English) a plus.
• Must have open availability between the hours of 1:45pm pm to 6:30 pm Monday through Friday.

• Ability to lead and participate in activities in both indoor and outdoor settings, and in various temperatures.
• Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, bend, stoop and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to communicate with others, including verbally and in writing.

• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse prevention training required within 30 days of hire date.
• New Employee Orientation required within the first week of hire.
• Required state trainings for licensed sites.