Before and After School Program Assistant Teacher

Position Summary

Before and After School Program Teachers provide a reliable, safe, and fun environment for children to prepare for their school day and unwind from it. Assistant Teachers will assist in the planning, developing, and implementing of classroom activities for programs.

Essential Functions

• Assists Site Coordinator in developing and leading daily lesson plans
• Prepares materials for daily activities
• Maintains records of attendance, arrival, and departure times
• Provides weekly lesson plans to parents
• Provides each participant’s parent with information on individual activities on a daily basis
• Maintains supervision of children
• Affords assistance to Site Supervisor with parent-teacher conferences as needed
• Maintains the quality and quantity of supplies, equipment, and materials in the classroom

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation: $15.21 - $19.01 ; Non-Exempt, Part time (up to 25 hours/week)
• This position offers a $2/hour shift premium for staff who work both before school program hours and after school program hours in the same day.
• Benefits: Free YMCA Individual Membership, Retirement Savings, Paid Sick Time, Professional Growth, Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Qualifications

• Six months to one year youth development related experience; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Ability to interact with people of all ethnic backgrounds, ages, and lifestyles.
• Ability and desire to work with school age children.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

• Blood Borne Pathogen training
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification required within the first 60 days
• First Aid Certification required within the first 60 days
• AED-Oxygen Certification required within the first 60 days
• State of Michigan criminal background clearance (ICHAT)

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Travel: 0 - 5% of local travel within the state of Michigan; occasional out-of-state travel may be required for educational conferences or training.