Program Instructor, Parent-Child Family Program (Santa Clarita/Newhall Area)

Position Description : The Program Instructor, Early Learning Readiness (ELR) supports the work of the YMCA, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Program Instructor, ELR creates positive, nurturing relationship with children, while building cooperative relationships with parents / caregivers, staff and partners. The YMCA's Early Learning Readiness program is a family engagement program that provides a stimulating environment for children, ages 0-5 and their parents / caregivers, which children develop physical, verbal and social skills to prepare them for kindergarten and beyond.

Under the supervision of the Family Resource Director, the Program Instructor, ELR, will facilitate the program up to three days per week, plus one additional day for program prep and professional development . This includes leading a two (2) hour ELR class for children, parents and caregivers, twice a week and assisting with / co-leading (with the Family Resource Director) a two (2) hours ELR workshop for parents and caregivers, once a week. For the child, parent, and caregiver class, the Program Instructor, ELR will set-up 13 learning stations for children and their parents / caregivers to navigate through, ensuring safety and age-appropriateness. Stations will be selected based on the provided monthly theme. Lesson plans, supplies and equipment are made available to execute the classes. Consistency is paramount for the success of this role. If the Program Instructor, ELR, is unable to work a scheduled shift, the Program Instructor, ELR, will be required to schedule a make-up class for program participants within ten days of the originally scheduled class.

This position is supported by a Family Resource Director, who is also a Social Worker. Through this support, families will be provided with additional resources, will be connected to community partners and will engage with other families through meaningful programming. As the program grows, Social Worker interns from local colleges will be available to support the families and children's development. The Program Instructor, ELR, will assist their supervisor in identifying community partnerships for families and will assist with outreach opportunities and efforts to recruit families. The Program Instructor, ELR, will also assist their supervisor in administering developmental screenings (training will be provided), as well as program evaluations to measure and report on the impact and quality of the program. The Program Instructor, ELR, will also participate in regularly scheduled weekly team meetings and professional development sessions throughout the year.

This is a seasonal position, typically operating from August to June (school year). Typical shifts are listed below. There are occasional night and weekend shifts required for training, professional development and / or special events. In addition, this position provides up to 4 hours per week for planning and up to 4 hours a week of paid staff training, professional development and meetings. Approximately 12-20 hours, per week. This program typically operates on a similar schedule as the school district, with the program being closed for most holidays and during school intersession breaks.

Position Logistics / Benefits

• Part-Time positions (about 12-20 hours, per week). Classes are held twice a week, Mondays and Wednesdays, from 10am-12pm . The typical shift is 9am-1pm , as there is an hour of prep time before the class and an hour of tear-down time after the class. In addition to this schedule, the position also include mandatory trainings and professional development (typically on Fridays). Typical Schedule :

Mondays : 9am-1pm

Qualifications

Hourly Salary $18.00-$19.00, per hour.

Upon hire, the YMCA provides all youth development staff with paid trainings throughout the year in the following areas : child abuse prevention, mandated reporting, positive discipline and child guidance, supervision and safety, risk management, programming, active shooter, diversity & inclusion, anti-bullying, communication and child development. Join the Y and grow your career with us or, take these valuable skills to your next job.

Salary : $18 - $19