Out of School Time Educator (Part-Time)

YMCA of Central Massachusetts; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

YMCA facilities access

Employee Assistance Program

Sick Leave

Job summary

The OST Educator at the Montachusett Community Branch YMCA maintains a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals, promotes the potential of all youth, and provides a quality experience to both youth and their families.

Under supervision, the OST Educator plans and implements a developmentally appropriate curriculum geared to the needs of each child in their care, including health & safety and adherence to YMCA Child Protection policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; some college preferred.
• Previous experience with children (6 months or more) required.
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications required or within 60 days of hire.
• Child Abuse Prevention training required within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to build positive relationships with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Meet minimum age standards as established by state law and the Y.

Responsibilities

• Supervises a group of children and program activities.
• Follows all policies, procedures, and standards; maintains records.
• Plans developmentally appropriate activities aligned with YMCA values.
• Builds positive rapport with youth and fosters leadership opportunities.
• Engages families and caregivers with ongoing dialogue about progress.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

Experience with children

Relationship building

Communication with parents

Attendance reliability

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Some college preferred

Job description

The OST Educator at the Montachusett Community Branch YMCA maintains a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals, promotes the potential of all youth, and provides a quality experience to both youth and their families. Under the supervision of the School Aged Child Care Director, the OST Educator plans and implements a developmentally appropriate curriculum geared to the needs of each child in his/her care/classroom/program, including the health & safety of the children and adherence to all YMCA Child Protection policies.

Essential Functions

• Supervises a group of children and program activities.
• Follows all policies, procedures, and standards as established by the law or the Y (e.g., safety or emergency procedures, behavior guidance strategies, child abuse prevention policies); all MA Department of EE&C regulations; maintains the program site, equipment; and required program records.
• Nurtures children through purposeful programming; plans activities that are intended to achieve program goals and outcomes, are culturally relevant, are developmentally appropriate, and are consistent with the Y’s values.
• Creates a positive rapport and shared interest with all youth; models relationship-building skills in all interactions.
• Provides opportunities for youth to lead, problem-solve, and make decisions and choices within the program and provides daily opportunities for youth to reflect on and respond to their experiences.
• Provides and welcomes ongoing dialogue with parents and caregivers about their child’s needs and progress; connects families to the Y.
• Project a professional image, including neat appearance, positive manner and dependable attendance and be a role model for children, families and other staff.
• Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff trainings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; one year or more of college preferred.
• Previous experience working with children (at least 6 months) required.
• Meets minimum age standards as established by state law and/or the Y.
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications required; or within 60 days of hire.
• Child Abuse Prevention training required within 30 days of hire.
• Previous experience working with diverse populations preferred.
• Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.

Job Type

Part-Time

Schedule

Looking to fill both AM (6:30-8:45am) and PM (2-5pm) shifts.

Pay

$16.00/hr. Plus, access to YMCA facilities for all YMCA employees, Employee Assistance Program, and Sick Leave

The Y

We’re for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

OUR CULTURE

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.

We are a safe place

for children, teens and vulnerable populations, and all staff, regardless of their role within the organization, are required to ensure the trust that families place in us is earned each and every day. Child protection is every employee’s job, and employees may not begin work until they are trained.

We are welcoming

we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become.

We are genuine

we value you and embrace your individuality.

We are hopeful

we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.

We are nurturing

we support you in your journey to develop your full potential.

We are determined

above all else, we are on a relentless quest to strengthen our community, beginning with you.