School Age Assistant Teacher
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Description
NOW HIRING FOR FALL 2023! Before and after school programming is located at off-site school locations throughout Wayland Union Schools. This position offers a $2/hour shift premium for staff who work both before school program hours and after school program hours in the same day.
OUR CULTURE
Guiding Principles describe our behaviors to support our organization's work throughout its life in all circumstances, irrespective of changes in goals, strategies, and leadership. Our Guiding Principles are as follows: We CULTIVATE-We grow staff and volunteer leaders who will be stewards of the Y mission, resources, and opportunities. We OWN-We think long-term and act on behalf of the organization, beyond our own team. We WELCOME-We are inclusive of all people and all communities. SERVE-We provide timely and excellent service to members, volunteers, community, and each other. We LEARN -We are curious about new possibilities and act to explore them. We UNITE-We work together to achieve big goals and speak as one voice. We RESPECT-We treat others with kindness and speak positively about other people in all situations. We PLAY-We celebrate, appreciate, and have fun!
The YMCA of Great Grand Rapids utilizes a Membership By Design framework, which is a member involvement and community building model for YMCAs across the country. All staff membersfront-line, management, full- and part-timeand volunteers have a role to play in member engagement. These responsibilities can be broken into six steps:Staff and volunteers encourage potential members to enroll in programs and activities that meet their needs.Staff and volunteers ask members continually about their satisfaction with a program or activity, track responses, listen to suggestions, and respond promptly in a manner consistent with the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.Relationship Building: Staff and volunteers are open, friendly, and approachable to all YMCA members and participants. Staff and volunteers initiate interaction with and between members.Education and Conversion: Staff and volunteers know about and share their knowledge of the YMCA, its programs, its policies, its mission, its values, and how it benefits members and the community.Volunteerism and Leadership: Staff and volunteers create opportunities for members to volunteer in their areas of interest, and they ask members to do so whenever appropriate.Staff and volunteers encourage members to own the YMCA, using words such as we, us, and our association (and actions that match those words) to include members as well as staff and volunteers.
POSITION SUMMARY
The School Age Assistant Teacher will assist in the planning, developing, and implementing of classroom activities for after school programs. This position requires face-to-face leadership in this program. This position requires weekday availability, 6:00 - 9:00 AM and/or 3:00 - 6:00 PM.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Assists Site Coordinator/Supervisor in developing and leading daily lesson plansActively engages with children in the classroomAssists with daily parent communicationPrepares materials for daily activityMaintains records of attendance, arrival, and departure timesMaintains supervision of childrenAssists Site Supervisor with parent-teacher conferences as neededEfficiently communicates with classroom teaching team
Performs any other functions deemed to be necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids Association
COMPENSATION
$14.62 - $18.28 ; Part-Time, Non-Exempt (up to 25 hours/week)
This position offers a $2/hour shift premium for staff who work both before school program hours and after school program hours in the same day.
BENEFITS:Free YMCA Individual Membership10% retirement contribution upon eligibility, learn more here.403(b) retirement savings accountOngoing training and development opportunitiesAccess to the Employee Assistance Program and resources for you and your familyCommunity Discounts, and more!
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
Associate's Degree or CDA credential from an accredited college preferred; three to six months childcare related experience; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required. Ability to interact with people of all ethnic backgrounds, ages, and lifestyles. Working knowledge of computers and experience with a variety of software applications.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONBlood Borne Pathogen trainingCardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification required within the first 60 daysFirst Aid Certification required within the first 60 daysAED-Oxygen Certification required within the first 60 daysState of Michigan criminal background clearance (ICHAT)
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
TRAVEL
0 - 5% of local travel within the state of Michigan; occasional out-of-state travel may be required for educational conferences or training.
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