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Lead Before and After School Instructor (Part-Time)-West Seattle (Arbor Heights Elementary)

YMCA of Greater Seattle · Seattle, WA · 4 days ago
Education$22–$25/hrPart-time

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 support the program supervisor and help teach teamwork and social emotional learning to kids as they grow and learn, while encouraging skill building, creative exploration, physical activity, and fun. Lead instructors will also support the Play Everyday Program 2–4 days per week during the middle of the day, a recess-based program at the school. BASE leads start August 17.

Schedule

Part-time, onsite at Arbor Heights Elementary. Monday–Friday 6:45 am – start of school; Monday–Friday end of school – 6:00 pm. The Y also provides full-day programming on non-school days and early release days. Lead instructors provide 2 days of Play Everyday support from 10:30 am – 1:30 pm. Schedules vary by school and are set by the onsite supervisor.

Pay

Hiring range: $22.00–$25.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and implement culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate activities within the YDCoE curriculum.
  • Supervise a group of children to ensure health, safety, and a positive experience for each child.
  • Provide guidance to staff/volunteers overseeing groups of children.
  • Professionally communicate day-to-day, confidential, and evaluative information with parents/guardians.
  • Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including medical, disciplinary, child abuse prevention, and emergency procedures.
  • Assist in maintaining a developmentally appropriate site (appearance, décor, cleanliness).
  • Prepare and serve snacks; clean snack area.
  • Assist at check-in/out for parents.
  • Assume responsibility for program operation when DCYF-designated qualified staff is not on premises.
  • Provide onsite support for the school-based Play Everyday Program.
  • Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • 18 years of age or older.
  • 2+ years’ experience with children (camps, child care, tutoring, nannying, etc.).
  • Ability to model and demonstrate Y values: caring, respect, responsibility, honesty.
  • Experience planning and implementing group activities.
  • Completed 12 credits of 100-level or above college-level coursework and have a GED or high school diploma.
  • Completion of minimum STARS required training.
  • Certification in CPR/First Aid (at hire or earliest possible training, no later than 30 days after employment).
  • Pre-employment TB test and MMR vaccination (Mumps, Measles, Rubella) required per Department of Children, Youth and Family licensing; Concentra options offered at no cost.
  • Food worker card.
  • Cleared portable background check in the statewide MERIT registry.

Preferred qualifications

  • 21 years of age or older.
  • 1–2 years of leadership or supervisory experience.
  • Knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.).
  • Ability to speak a language in addition to English.
  • Other applicable education, training, and experience that provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively.

Culture fit

You’ll thrive at the Seattle Y if you: thrive in a collaborative environment; are highly adaptable; have high ownership and a 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 your work contributes to building a better, stronger community for all.

Benefits

  • YMCA of Greater Seattle membership for you and your household.
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • Retirement plan with generous employer contributions.
  • Free access to mental health resources.
  • Rapidly-accruing paid time off (PTO) available immediately upon hire.
  • Discounts on qualifying YMCA childcare, day camp, overnight camp, and outdoor leadership programs: 25% for part-time staff, 50% for full-time staff.
  • Some benefits only available to full-time staff.

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. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Occasionally lift office products and supplies up to 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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