After-School Youth Development Lead

YMCA of San Diego County; Encinitas (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of San Diego County seeks a Youth Development Teacher to work with children aged 5-12 in a Community Care licensed before/after school setting at YMCA facilities or local elementary schools.

You will plan and facilitate activities, supervise participants, and collaborate with school personnel to deliver high-quality programs in a safe, supportive environment. Training and certifications in pediatric CPR/First Aid are required within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older and a high school graduate.
• Completion, with passing grades, of 12 units in Child Development (CD) or related field; related fields can include Arts, Early Childhood Education, Education, Humanities, Physical Education, Psychology, Recreation, Sociology, and Theater
• Completion, with passing grades, of 6 units with 6 more units of current enrollment in Child Development or related field will be considered.
• Minimum of 6 months working in a child and youth development, education, or comparable setting preferred
• Basic computer skills and ability to speak, read, and write the English language. Additional languages are highly desirable
• Must have a sincere interest in working with children 5-12 years of age and the ability to relate to children and adults in a professional manner
• Criminal record clearance in accordance with YMCA and Community Care Licensing guidelines.
• Successfully pass a physical exam and provide negative TB test results within 7 days of hire. (TB test results need to be current within 1 year.)
• Must provide proof of measles (MMR), pertussis (TDap), and influenza immunizations within 7 days of hire. (TDap needs to be current within 10 years, MMR does not need to be renewed.)
• Pediatric CPR and Pediatric First Aid certification required within 30 days of hire, unless specified otherwise on contract, and must be from one of the following: American Red Cross; American Heart Association; American Safety & Health Institute

Responsibilities

• Implement age-appropriate program activities that engage students in active and meaningful experiences and in accordance with the goals and policies of the YMCA of San Diego County
• Actively supervise program participants, ensuring their guidance and safety at all times
• Communicate in a timely, positive and professional manner with all participants, families, school and district personnel, and community partners
• Collaborate with school personnel and program partners to align high quality academic activities and coordinate student services
• Provide positive behavior guidance that supports the developmental, social-emotional, and physical needs of all students
• Ensure that program meets the requirements of the YMCA of San Diego County
• Perform daily duties that ensure space is properly maintained, organized, clean, and safe
• Follow emergency procedures appropriately to ensure the safety of the participants and staff
• Provide leadership to all assigned YMCA Youth Development Aide
• Must be highly dependable and have the ability to be flexible with change within a daily schedule
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act in an emergency situation
• Physical ability to lead sports, games and curriculum activities, monitor youth behavior, and perform general housekeeping responsibilities

Job description

YMCA of San Diego County seeks a Youth Development Teacher to work with children aged 5-12 in a Community Care licensed before/after school setting at YMCA facilities or local elementary schools.

You will plan and facilitate activities, supervise participants, and collaborate with school personnel to deliver high-quality programs in a safe, supportive environment. Training and certifications in pediatric CPR/First Aid are required within 30 days of hire.