Part-Time After-School Teacher: Inspire Youth Growth

YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym membership

Team Member Assistance Program

Paid Well-Being Day

Tuition assistance

Job summary

YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles is seeking a part-time, year-round School-Age Teacher I at the Kolar Family YMCA in Downey, CA. The role supports licensed School-Age programs, with shifts before and after school and a typical schedule averaging 18 to 21 hours per week.

You’ll implement developmentally appropriate curriculum, build strong relationships with children and families, and help foster a safe, inclusive learning environment in alignment with licensing requirements.

Qualifications

• Eighteen (18) years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Twelve (12) semester units in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Recreation, Physical Education, Human Services, Social Welfare, School-Age coursework, or other qualifying coursework that meets California Community Care Licensing requirements for School-Age Teachers.
• At least six months of experience working with children in a group setting.
• Experience planning and implementing age appropriate, developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities.
• Strong communication skills, emotional maturity, and the ability to build positive, authentic relationships with children and families from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, engaging, and inclusive classroom where children feel supported, challenged, and inspired to learn.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities that encourage academic growth, creativity, and positive youth development.
• Build meaningful relationships with children, families, and fellow Team Members while creating a welcoming classroom community.
• Support children's social and emotional development through positive guidance, encouragement, and relationship building.
• Help ensure the classroom operates safely and in compliance with YMCA standards and California Community Care Licensing requirements.

Job description

YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles is seeking a part-time, year-round School-Age Teacher I at the Kolar Family YMCA in Downey, CA. The role supports licensed School-Age programs, with shifts before and after school and a typical schedule averaging 18 to 21 hours per week.

You’ll implement developmentally appropriate curriculum, build strong relationships with children and families, and help foster a safe, inclusive learning environment in alignment with licensing requirements.