Inspiring Before & After School Lead — Build Skills & Fun

Seattle YMCA; SeaTac (WA); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Membership to YMCA of Greater Seattle

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life

Retirement with employer contributions

Mental health resources

PTO accrued

Program discounts (childcare, day camp

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Seattle is seeking part-time onsite BASE instructors to guide elementary students through sports, arts, STEM and hands-on learning, fostering teamwork and social-emotional skills. Base leads start 8/17 and shifts run before/after school at several elementary sites in the Seattle area.

You will support the program supervisor, encourage skill-building, and participate in Play Everyday activities 2–4 days a week, with a flexible schedule and opportunities for additional programming

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• 2+ years’ experience with children; camps, child care, tutoring, and nannying.
• Ability to model and demonstrate Y values: caring, respect, responsibility and honesty.
• Experience planning and implementing group activities.
• Completion of minimum 12 credits of 100-level or above college coursework and have a GED or high school diploma.
• Completion of minimum STARS required training
• Certification in CPR/First aid
• TB tests and MMR vaccination required; Concentra options offered at no cost to new hires.
• Food worker card.
• Cleared Portable Background Check in MERIT.

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 for 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 developmentally appropriate site including appearance, décor and cleanliness of site.
• May prepare and serve snacks. Cleans snack area.
• Assists at Check in or 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 at the school.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Child care

Teamwork

Activity planning

Communication

Education

GED or high school diploma

Job description

YMCA of Greater Seattle is seeking part-time onsite BASE instructors to guide elementary students through sports, arts, STEM and hands-on learning, fostering teamwork and social-emotional skills. Base leads start 8/17 and shifts run before/after school at several elementary sites in the Seattle area.

You will support the program supervisor, encourage skill-building, and participate in Play Everyday activities 2–4 days a week, with a flexible schedule and opportunities for additional programming