Before and Afterschool Teacher - Fremont Y-Kids

About the Role

We are seeking energetic team members for our Y-Kids Program, 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.

These general functions will be carried out in keeping with the Goals, Policies, and Mission of the YMCA of the East Bay. The role provides direction for the program and classroom, implements program curriculum, and ensures a quality experience for children and parents that focuses on YMCA values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring. You will continuously act as a role model to all children.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement curriculum within established guidelines and prepare necessary supplies and equipment for relevant program activities.
• Work cooperatively with all staff to ensure the quality of the program and provide direction to Assistant Teachers/Teacher’s Aides as needed.
• Promote 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, including administering first aid when necessary and reporting incidents or injuries promptly.
• 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.
• Maintain good communication—both verbal and non-verbal—with school personnel, families, children, parents, and community agencies.
• Explain and interpret program standards and policies positively and provide ongoing feedback to parents regarding their child’s development, including parent conferences and assessments.
• Maintain required program records and ensure Licensing standards/regulations are met at all times.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform essential functions of the position and to supervise program activities.
• Must occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.
• Frequent bending and standing.
• Able to walk for long periods of time.
• Visual ability to clearly monitor activities in both indoor and outdoor settings.
• Mobility to quickly respond to emergencies.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (AA or Bachelor’s 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.