Afterschool Teacher - Simi
16 days ago
Simi Valley
Job DescriptionJob Details Job Location Simi Valley Family YMCA - Simi Valley, CA Position Type Part-Time: Shifts Available 2pm-6pm Description Looking to continue your career in Youth Development? Are you passionate about providing an inclusive environment for school-age youth? Y wait any longer? Let's grow your career together! Y would I apply? • FREE Complete Gym Membership, • FREE Workout Classes, • FREE Pool Access, • Build Your Resume, • Professional Growth, • Community Involvement Sound good? (We think so, too!) Here's what you would do: • Plan, organize, and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities., • Nurture children through purposeful programming dedicated to building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families., • Supervise the children, classroom or site, and all activities including ADA accommodations where appropriate., • Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child., • Cultivate positive relationships and maintains effective communication with parents. Engages parents as volunteers and connects them to the YMCA., • Uses positive reinforcement techniques to address children's behavioral concerns., • Attend scheduled staff meetings, trainings and completes all assigned online trainings., • Meets educational and experience qualifications established by state law - completion with passing grades of at least six (6) postsecondary semester units of specified early childhood education classes or have a valid Child Development Assistant permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. A teacher hired with six (6) units must complete at least six (6) additional units each semester within 2 semesters of date of hire. Units specified shall include courses covering child development, art, music, psychology, sociology, and education., • Must be at least 18 years of age., • Knowledge of acceptable child care and day camp practices., • Demonstrates initiative to plan, lead and participate in activities., • All required online trainings must be completed before starting work, which will be compensated for accordingly., • Familiarity with mandated reporting and steps that need to be taken., • Certifications (must be maintained and current at all times):, • CPR & First Aid certifications through American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Class must be an in person format. Online only or blended classes will not be accepted., • Preventative Health through an EMSA recognized organization., • Must have Health Screening and TB clearance (completed during the hiring process)., • Must have up-to-date TDAP and MMR vaccinations., • Criminal records clearance (completed during the hiring process)., • Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings., • This position may require the ability to stand and / or sit for extended periods of time, wade in water in order to supervise children, able to walk continuously at least ½ mile, spend a full workday outdoors in any weather condition., • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.