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

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 is 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 while encouraging skill building, creative exploration, physical activity, and fun.

Lead instructors will also support our Play Everyday Program 2–4 days per week during the middle of the day, a recess-based program at their school. BASE leads will start on August 17.

Hiring for the following locations: West Seattle Elementary, Roxhill Elementary, Concord Elementary, Boren STEM K-8, Arbor Heights Elementary, Fairmount Park Elementary.

Schedule

This is a part-time onsite position. Hours are Monday–Friday, 6:45 AM–start of school and end of school–6:00 PM. The Y also provides full-day programming on non-school days and early release days. Lead instructors will provide 2 days of Play Everyday support from 10:30 AM–1:30 PM. Schedules vary by school and will be set by the onsite supervisor.

Pay

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

Benefits

• Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle for you and your household
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement with generous employer contributions
• 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

Some benefits are only available to full-time staff.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate activities within the curriculum provided by the YDCoE
• 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
• Assists at check-in or check-out for parents
• Assumes responsibility for program operation when DCYF-designated and qualified staff is not on premises
• Provides onsite support for the school-based Play Everyday Program
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as required
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. This position requires the 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.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older to apply
• 2 or more years’ experience with children (e.g., camps, child care, tutoring, nannying)
• Ability to model and demonstrate Y values: caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty
• Experience planning and implementing group activities
• Have 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 (required at hire or earliest possible training, but no later than 30 days after employment)
• Pre-employment TB test and MMR vaccination (required; offered at no cost through Concentra)
• Food worker card
• Cleared Portable Background Check in the statewide registry MERIT

Qualifications

• 21 years of age or older (preferred)
• Leadership or supervisory experience (1–2 years preferred)
• 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 (preferred)
• Other applicable education, training, and experience that provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position will be considered

Skills

You'll be a great fit for the Seattle Y if you:

• Thrive on working in a collaborative environment
• Are 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 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.