School-Age Aftercare Educator

YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 21,843 - 31,111; 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 Teacher I, School-Age in North Hollywood, CA. You will implement developmentally appropriate curriculum, build relationships with children and families, and foster a classroom where learning, creativity, and belonging thrive.

This year-round, licensed program offers paid training and professional development, with shifts before school (6:30 a.m.–8:30 a.m.) and after school (1:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.), plus opportunities during intersessions and

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.
• Current EMSA First Aid and Adult, Infant, and Child CPR certifications, or the ability to obtain required certifications as a condition of employment.
• Completion of required health screenings, immunizations, and background clearances required for licensed child care programs.

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.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Emotional maturity

Relationship building

Collaborative

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

12 semester units in relevant child care subjects

Tools

EMSA First Aid CPR certifications

Job description

YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles is seeking a part-time Teacher I, School-Age in North Hollywood, CA. You will implement developmentally appropriate curriculum, build relationships with children and families, and foster a classroom where learning, creativity, and belonging thrive.

This year-round, licensed program offers paid training and professional development, with shifts before school (6:30 a.m.–8:30 a.m.) and after school (1:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.), plus opportunities during intersessions and