Before and After School Instructor-Highline School District

The Y actively promotes a culture free from bias and injustice, dedicated to removing institutional and systemic barriers that result in oppression and racism. We are accountable to marginalized communities for creating equitable and sustainable environments where social justice is woven into every facet of our programs.

About the role

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 designed to provide a safe and caring place for students outside of the classroom. You will help teach teamwork and social emotional learning to kids as they grow and learn, encouraging skill building, creative exploration, physical activity, and fun. BASE instructors start 8/24. Hiring for the following locations: North Hill Elementary, Des Moines Elementary, and Midway Elementary.

This is a part-time onsite position with hours varying by school/location: Monday - Friday 6:45am - start of school and Monday - Friday end of school - 6pm. The Y provides full-day programming on non-school days and early release days.

Responsibilities

• Implements culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate activities within the curriculum in accordance with the Youth Development goals of the YMCA.
• Supervises 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 communicates day-to-day, confidential, and evaluative information with parents/guardians.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, and emergency procedures.
• Assists in maintaining developmentally appropriate site including appearance, décor, and cleanliness of site.
• May prepare and serve snacks. Cleans snack area.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to talk or hear.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Requires close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 16 years of age or older, 18 or older is preferred.
• 1-2 years’ experience with children; camps, childcare, tutoring, or nannying.
• Ability to model and demonstrate Y values: caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty.
• Experience planning and implementing group activities.
• High school diploma or equivalent, or be currently enrolled in high school or an equivalent education program.
• Completion of minimum STARS required training, CPR/First Aid Training* (at hire, or earliest possible training but no later than 30 days after employment).
• Cleared Portable Background Check in the statewide registry MERIT** (at hire, or during onboarding for position).
• Pre-employment TB tests and MMR vaccination required (Concentra options offered at no cost).

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.).
• Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.

Skills

• Thrive on working in a collaborative environment.
• Adaptable.
• High ownership and strong work ethic.
• Great problem solver who can think on your feet.
• Enjoy being of service to people.
• Like being part of a team that cares about one another as people and enjoys working together.
• Want to know that the work you do contributes to building a better, stronger community for all.

Benefits

• Individual membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle.
• Free access to mental health resources.
• Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO) available immediately upon hire.
• Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare, day camp, overnight camp, and outdoor leadership programs (25% for part-time staff, 50% for full-time staff).

Pay

$21.30-22.50/hr DOE

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