Afterschool Teacher - Yarrow

• 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 on-line trainings.
• Attend and participates in family nights, as well as program activities.

"I can do this!" What are the requirements?

• 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 growth and development, or human growth and development; child, family and community, or child and family; and program/curriculum.
• 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, MMR and Influenza 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.