Out of School Time Educator (Part-Time)

Are you fun creative and like to work with children ages 5-12 years old Are you a team player and enjoy creating a fun safe atmosphere for children to learn and play If so we would love for you to apply and join our Schools Out team at the Montachusett Community Branch YMCA!

Under the supervision of the Director of Child Care Services the Out of School Time 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:

• Supervise a group of children and program activities
• Follow all policies procedures and standards as established by the law the YMCA all MA Departments of EE&C regulations; maintains the program site equipment; and required program records
• Nurtures children through purposeful programming; plan activities that are intended to achieve program goals and outcomes are developmentally appropriate and are consistent with the Ys values.
• Creates a positive rapport and shared interest with youth; models relationship-building skills in all interactions
• Provides and welcomes ongoing dialogue with parents and caregivers about their childs needs and progress; connects families to the Y.
• Project a professional image including a neat appearance a 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
• Previous experience working with children (at least 6 months) required
• Must be at least 18 years old
• 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 diver populations preferred
• Ability to develop positive authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds

Job Type: Part-Time

Schedule: Monday through Friday

Beforecare: 6:30am-9:00am and or Aftercare: 2:30 pm-5:30 pm

(please let us know which you are interested in or list both when applying)

Pay: $16.00 per hour. Plus access to YMCA facilities for all YMCA employees Employee Assistance Program and Sick Leave

If this sounds like something you are qualified to do and want to apply please submit your online application today!

The Y: Were for youth development healthy living and social responsibility.

OUR CULTURE: Our mission and core values are brought to life by our 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 employees 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.