OLL Program Facilitator

Armed Services YMCA National Headquarters; Twentynine Palms (CA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Armed Services YMCA is seeking a Program Facilitator for Operation Little Learners in Twentynine Palms, CA. The role involves designing daily curricula and engaging children 6 months to 5 years while parents participate in the program.

You will also facilitate Operation Wiggle Room for ages 6 months to 24 months. Candidates should have at least 6 months of experience with young children, an associate degree (bachelor’s preferred), and be available M–Th 8:00am–2:00pm.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Prior experience working with children required.
• 2+ years’ experience working with children in a group setting preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification required within 15 days of hire.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in writing reports and lesson plans.
• Able to identify and respond properly to various childcare situations (e.g., illness, abuse).
• Able to work after school hours.
• Able to present a professional and positive demeanor.
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
• Highly self-motivated and able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.
• ASYMCA 29 Palms is located on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center. Must have pass pre-requisite for base clearance.
• Occasionally lifts, carries and balances objects weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Must be able to pass a Criminal History Background Check.
• Adhere to ASYMCA’s organization procedures and policies.
• Ensure the YMCA’s core values (responsibility, respect, caring, and honesty) are incorporated into the facilitation and curriculum of programming.
• Volunteerism – Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition when assigned to programs under your direction.
• Influence – Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict.
• Innovation – Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities.
• Project Management – develops plans and manages best practices through team engagement.
• Emotional Maturity – Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement daily curriculum/lesson plans for program participants.
• Interact with children using appropriate preschool aged development techniques.
• Log daily attendance and submit at the end of each week.
• The right candidate will shadow experience facilitators at one of our ASYMCA branches.

Skills

Communication skills

Report writing

Childcare guidance

After-school hours

Professional demeanor

Driver's license

Education

Associates degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

CDA credentials

Job description

NON-EXEMPT

Do you love working with kids?!

Are you interested in providing children ages 6 months-5 years with structured, hands-on classroom activities?

Then working as a Program Facilitator for Operation Little Learners at the Armed Services YMCA is for you! The program is designed to prepare children ages 2-5 with formal schooling while their parent is present to also learn and guide their way. This position also facilitates our Operation Wiggle Room classes, age 6 months-24 months.

Design and implement daily curriculum/lesson plans for program participants. Interact with children using appropriate preschool aged development techniques.

At least 6 months beginner experience working with children ages 6 months through 5 years is required. Associates degree required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Part time position. Must be able available to work M-Th 8:00am through 2:00PM. Team participation in a few evening & weekend events per year is required. This job may not require the entire length of time but candidate will need to be available. Sessions/classes are broken up by age and students attend a 55-minute session M-Th. Log daily attendance and submit at the end of each week. Must possess or be able to obtain Pediatric and Adult CPR. The right candidate will shadow experience facilitators at one of our ASYMCA branches.

• College degree or CDA credentials focusing on child development or related field preferred; equivalent experience may be substituted.
• Prior experience working with children required.
• 2+ years’ experience working with children in a group setting preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification required within 15 days of hire.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in writing reports and lesson plans.
• Able to identify and respond properly to various childcare situations (e.g., illness, abuse).
• Able to work after school hours.
• Able to present a professional and positive demeanor.
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
• Highly self-motivated and able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.
• ASYMCA 29 Palms is located on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center. Must have pass pre-requisite for base clearance. If no current access, you will be provided sponsorship access through ASYMCA.
• Occasionally lifts, carries and balances objects weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Must be able to pass a Criminal History Background Check.
• Adhere to ASYMCA’s organization procedures and policies.
• Ensure the YMCA’s core values (responsibility, respect, caring, and honesty) are incorporated into the facilitation and curriculum of programming.
• Volunteerism – Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition when assigned to programs under your direction.
• Influence – Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict.
• Innovation – Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities.
• Project Management – develops plans and manages best practices through team engagement.
• Emotional Maturity – Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance.