Afterschool Teacher - Korematsu Y-Kids

Position Summary

We are seeking energetic team members for our Y-Kids Program. Y-Kids is a structured before and after school program that offers a great start and finish to every school day. Staff facilitate education and recreation opportunities, fun physical activities, healthy snacks, and positive reinforcement. With a strong focus on STEM, we encourage innovation, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and creativity in all our kids.

Essential Functions

• Plan & implement curriculum within established guidelines and prepare necessary supplies & equipment for relevant program activities.
• Work cooperatively with all staff to ensure the quality of the program.
• Provide direction to Assistant Teachers/Teacher’s Aides as needed.
• Help to achieve YMCA Child Care program goals by promoting individual growth and exploration, recognizing each child’s needs while providing opportunities to enrich their development.
• Care for the health and well-being of children while they are in the program.
• Give first aid treatment when necessary and report any incidents or injuries promptly to parent, director and branch as necessary.
• Provide appropriate and consistent discipline methods that reinforce positive behaviors in an age appropriate manner.
• Report and document notable behavior and situations to the appropriate supervisor, according to policies and procedures.
• Initiate, strengthen and maintain good communication—both verbal and non-verbal—with all school personnel, families, children, parents and other community agencies.
• Positively explain and interpret program standards and policies.
• Provide ongoing and continuous feedback to parents regarding their child’s development, including parent conferences and assessments.
• Maintain required program records.
• Attend and actively participate in regular program activities, department trainings, staff meetings and special events as scheduled.
• Keep the center clean and presentable at all times.
• Ensure Licensing standards/regulations are met at all times.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, AA or Bachelors degree preferred
• Meets educational and experience qualifications established by CA state law and Community Care Licensing including 12 ECE units
• 1 year of previous experience working in a professional child care or school aged program
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community
• At least 18 years of age
• Pre-employment health screening and TB clearance
• Current certificates for Pediatric First Aid and CPR, including a total of 15 hours of preventative health and safety training or completion of this training within 90 days of hire
• LiveScan fingerprint and criminal record clearance