BRASS YOUNG ACHIEVERS - TEACHER

Kenosha YMCA; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free FAMILY Membership

Flexible Work Schedule

A Team Atmosphere

Discount on Y Programs

Discount on Child Care

Job summary

Kenosha YMCA in Kenosha, WI is seeking an Achievers Teacher for the afterschool program (part-time). Responsibilities include supervising up to 12 K-8 participants, planning and delivering reading and math activities, and supporting student development in a safe, engaging environment.

The role emphasizes positive youth development, use of project-based learning, and collaboration with Achievers Leadership. Must meet basic qualifications and maintain certifications, with flexible scheduling and

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s preferred.
• Minimum of two years of prior experience with children under 13.
• Strong group management and problem-solving skills.
• Experience creating interactive/educational activities and youth development.
• Excellent oral, written, and verbal communication.
• Ability to implement daily admin, program, and supervisory responsibilities of afterschool site.
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certificates current.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates a welcoming program environment.
• Serves as a positive role model and applies positive youth development approaches.
• Ensures safety and engagement of children in the group.
• Plans and facilitates lessons using engaging activities tied to themes and project-based learning.
• Assists with classroom work and supports academic progress.
• Follows lesson and implementation plans addressing developmental needs.
• Maintains communication with supervisor and parents; participates in family events as designated.
• Supervises volunteers and assistant teachers; maintains records per program requirements.

Skills

Group management

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Communication skills

Reading and Math instruction

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Kenosha YMCA - Kenosha, WI 53144Position Type: Part TimeBE A PART OF SOMETHING GREAT

This position supports the work of the YMCA, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Achievers Teacher is responsible for the daily supervision of up to 12 Achievers program participants grades K-8. The individual is responsible for assisting in the planning, development, and implementation of all nine program components and program activities in the afterschool program with a concentration on Reading and Math subject areas. The Achievers Teacher guides the academic and social development of children; ensuring a safe, enriching, and healthy learning environment. Young Achievers Teachers use best teaching practices and a variety of resources provided by Achievers Leadership to introduce new skills throughout the execution of activities. To accomplish this, Teachers are required to participate in ongoing professional development and planning sessions with Achievers Leadership on a scheduled basis.

Job Responsibilities

• Facilitates a program environment that is welcoming and inviting to all.
• Serves as a positive role model, demonstrates professional behavior and understand positive youth development approaches to the academic and social development of youth.
• Ensures the safety and engagement of children in assigned group.
• Plans lesson and facilitate lessons based on best teaching practices using purposeful and engaging activities that are focused on themes, project-based, Kagan’s Cooperative Learning strategies, experiential learning.
• Provides assistance with classroom work and encourages academic progress.
• Follows program lesson plans and implementation plans in a developmentally appropriate manner, meeting the individual physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs of the participants.
• Demonstrates competency with the DESSA assessment tool and an understanding of the MAPS Wisconsin state standardized test.
• Promotes a team concept through a positive approach to supervision, communication, and interactions with others.
• Maintains on-going communication with supervisor.
• Maintain accurate classroom records according to program requirements.
• Communicates regularly with parents; attends parent/family events as designated by supervisor.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of YMCA mission, purpose and goals, policies and YMCA standards
• Ensures the program meets the highest standards of excellence.
• Supervises volunteers and assistant teachers.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or equivalent. Bachelors preferred.
• A minimum of two years prior experience working with children under 13 years of age required.
• Exceptional group management, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience in creating interactive and educational/artistic activities, youth development, academic enrichment and arts.
• Must possess oral, auditory and written communication skills appropriate for interacting with both children and adults.
• Must be capable of implementing the daily administrative, program related, and supervisory responsibilities of an afterschool site.
• Flexibility, with the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Required to keep Frist Aid, CPR, and AED Certificate Current

Employee Benefits Include:

• Free FAMILY Membership
• Flexible Work Schedule
• A Team Atmosphere
• Discount on Y Programs
• Discount on Child Care

The Young Achievers Teacher understands the Kenosha YMCA has zero tolerance for abuse of youth in its programs by employees or volunteers and will follow child abuse prevention policies, comply with mandated reporting requirements, and cooperate with law enforcement.