Enrichment Instructor - Foreign Language

YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties; Tacoma, Northern (WA, KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal YMCA membership

YMCA360 streaming

Paid Sick Leave

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Wellness program

LifeMart discounts

Professional training and education

20% discount on YMCA programs

Job summary

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties in Tacoma, Washington is seeking a Foreign Language Enrichment Instructor to deliver entry-level language instruction in our after-school ELO program.

This part-time role (up to 25 hours per week) involves planning, leading activities, and maintaining a safe, engaging classroom environment for elementary students. All YMCA employees receive core benefits and access to training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be bilingual (English at a spoken and written professional level and additional language at a spoken and written minimum elementary level).
• Minimum age of 18 or older.
• Six months or more of related experience preferred.
• Positive attitude and previous experience with children and diverse populations.
• Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in-person training as required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare lesson plans with a progression appropriate to age and ability.
• Complete program training with site staff.
• Instruct appropriate programming as designated by skillset and supervisor.
• Provide entry level foreign language instruction twice a week to elementary school children.
• Plan, lead, and assist group activities.
• Enforce safety rules and SEL curriculum.
• Maintain equipment and supplies and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Keep attendance records and document participant progress.
• Communicate with parents and supervisor regarding performance.

Skills

Bilingual (English + second language)

Experience with children

Instruct participants

Job description

#26-0949

Tacoma, Washington, United States

External Description

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking aForeign Language Enrichment Instructor to join our team!

The YMCA focuses on empowering people in all forms, by improving health and well-being and inspiring action in and across our neighborhoods.

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading non-profit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

The Enrichment Instructor provides direct leadership, instruction and motivation for program participants in the Expanded Learning Opportunity (ELO) classes. Providing a quality experience for elementary school participants in this afterschool program, that is delivered through several different instructional programming and activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare lesson plans with a natural progression appropriate to the age and ability of the student, in conjunction with support from Y experts as needed/required.
• Complete program training along with site staff in preparation for program session.
• Responsible for the instruction of appropriate programming – as designated by skillset, experience, and supervisor. (Ex: Creative Arts Instructor, Youth Activities Instructor, Gymnastics Instructor, Chess Instructor, etc.)
• Provide entry level foreign language instruction twice a week to elementary school age children.
• Plan, lead, and assist group activities
• Enforce all safety rules.
• Implement the provided Social Emotional Learning (SEL) provided curriculum.
• Ensure that all equipment and supplies are available and maintained throughout the program.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and requirements.
• Keep accurate records of class attendance and participant’s progress throughout each session.
• Communicate with parents and supervisor regarding participant’s performance.

Are you a good fit?

• Minimum age of 18 or older.
• Six months or more of related experience preferred.
• Must be bilingual (English at a spoken and written professional level and additional language at a spoken and written minimum elementary level
• Positive attitude and previous experience with children and diverse populations.
• Knowledge and skills in the area of agreed upon instruction and related equipment set-up, as well as the ability to instruct participants in age appropriate techniques.
• Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in-person training as required.

Wage: $18.03 to $18.67 per hour, (Compensation is determined based on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications, with most new hires starting between the minimum and midpoint of the posted wage range)

Hours: Part-Time, Up to 25 hours per week

All YMCA Employees receive the below benefits:

• A Personal YMCA membership and YMCA360 virtual streaming membership
• Flexible scheduling around school and extracurricular activities Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Digital mental health counseling platform, Wellness program, and LifeMart employee discount center
• Professional training, education, and certification opportunities
• 20% discount on YMCA programs, childcare services and merchandise

Part-Time employees who work more than 20 hrs./week are eligible for the below voluntary benefit options:

• HealthiestYou: by Teladoc (24/7 virtual general medical care access for non-emergency conditions)
• VSP Vision Plan

Please note that employment with the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is contingent upon successfully completing post-offer requirements, which may include age verification, reference checks, and state and national background checks. All inquiries and checks are conducted only after a conditional offer of employment is made.

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is committed to diversity and inclusion throughout our organization and is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled.

Location(s)

1402 South Lawrence Street, Tacoma , Washington 98405 , United States

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