Before and After School Enrichment Teacher - Carroll County

About the role

The Senior Youth Specialist/Teacher for the Before & After School Enrichment program contributes to the Y's mission by developing and delivering fun and healthy before and after school programming for school-aged children. This role aims to create an enrichment-based environment through teaching and leading, resulting in happy children.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver fun and healthy before and after school programming for school-aged children.
• Create an enrichment-based environment through teaching and leading.
• Contribute to the Y movement by providing enrichment activities to youth and peace of mind to their parents and guardians.
• Work with children, parents/guardians, members, school administration, and other Y associates.
• Provide supervision and guidance to younger staff members.

Requirements

• A high school diploma, certificate of high school equivalence, or completed courses for credit from a college or university.
• 45 training hours in School Age Curriculum or 1800 hours of experience working with school age children.
• 45 training hours in Growth and Development.
• A minimum of 400 hours of supervisory experience in a childcare, recreational, or educational setting, or completed one year of college.
• Office of Child Care licensing requirements including ADA, Health and Safety, and communication.
• The ability to be flexible and work at multiple locations.

Qualifications

• An interest in the well-being of school age children.
• Enthusiasm, patience, good humor, and good judgment.
• The ability to clearly communicate and effectively listen to children, parents/guardians, members, school administration, and other Y associates.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in a childcare, recreational, or educational setting.
• Completion of the Y's 45-hour training in School Age Curriculum or 1800 hours of experience working with school age children.
• Completion of the Y's 45-hour training in Growth and Development.
• Completion of the Y's 400-hour supervisory experience in a childcare, recreational, or educational setting, or completion of one year of college.
• Office of Child Care licensing requirements including ADA, Health and Safety, and communication.
• The ability to be flexible and work at multiple locations.

Skills

• Ability to communicate and listen effectively.
• Patience and enthusiasm for working with children.
• Good judgment and humor.
• Flexibility and adaptability.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including flexible schedules, competitive pay, and generous paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Dependent care FSA.
• Employer contribution to the Y retirement fund.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Training and development programs aligned with the Y's mission.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Multiple shifts available to accommodate different needs and preferences.