Out of School Time Educator (Part-Time)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Access to YMCA facilities

Employee Assistance Program

Sick Leave

Job summary

The YMCA of Central Massachusetts is seeking an OST Educator to plan and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum for children in our after-school program. Under supervision of the Director of Youth & Family Services, you will ensure health, safety, and adherence to YMCA policies while fostering a positive, inclusive environment.

The role requires experience with children, the ability to build genuine relationships across diverse backgrounds, and a commitment to teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; college preferred.
• CPR, First Aid and AED certifications required or obtained within 60 days.
• Child Abuse Prevention training required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervises a group of children and program activities.
• Follows policies, procedures, and standards including safety and records.
• Nurtures children with developmentally appropriate, culturally relevant activities aligned with YMCA values.
• Creates positive rapport with youth and models relationship-building skills.
• Offers opportunities for youth leadership, problem-solving and choices.
• Maintains dialogue with parents about child needs and progress; connects families to the Y.
• Attends family nights, activities, staff meetings and trainings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience with children

Relationship-building

Diversity awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; college preferred

Tools

CPR

First Aid

AED

Job description

Description

Under the supervision of the Director of Youth & Family Services, 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 EJ:&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: 15-25 hours per week.

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.