Before and After School Instructor-Highline School District (Hazel Valley Elementary)

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. The program provides a safe and caring place for students outside of the classroom, teaching teamwork and social-emotional learning while encouraging skill building, creative exploration, physical activity, and fun. BASE instructors will start 8/24.

This is a part-time, onsite position at Hazel Valley Elementary. Hours vary by school/location:

• Monday - Friday: 6:45am - Start of School
• Monday - Friday: End of School - 6pm

The Y provides full-day programming on non-school days and early release days.

Hiring range: $21.63–$22.50/hr, depending on experience. Must be 16 years or older to apply.

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 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 a developmentally appropriate site, including appearance, décor, and cleanliness.
• 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 preferred).
• 1–2 years’ experience with children (e.g., 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 currently enrolled in high school or an equivalent education program.
• Completion of minimum STARS required training and CPR/First Aid Training (at hire or earliest possible training, no later than 30 days after employment).
• Cleared Portable Background Check in the statewide registry MERIT (at hire or during onboarding).
• Pre-employment TB test and MMR vaccination required (provided 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.

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.

Code of Conduct for Applicants

All employees and volunteers are responsible for adhering to abuse prevention policies, maintaining appropriate boundaries, completing required training, reporting suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and complying with mandated reporting requirements. Responsible for ensuring staff are properly screened, trained, supervised, and held accountable to the organization’s abuse risk management standards.

You'll be a great fit if you

• Thrive on working in a collaborative environment.
• Are very adaptable.
• Have high ownership and strong work ethic.
• Are a great problem solver who can think on your feet.
• Truly 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.

Our Mission: Building a community where all people, especially the young, are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind, and body.

YMCA of Greater Seattle's Core Values: Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, Caring, Passion for Excellence.