NOTE: Rate is $30 while teaching only and $19.50 for planning.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Interested in sharing your passion/hobby with the community? The South Sound YMCA is seeking enthusiastic Instructors who are interested in teaching After-School Enrichment Programs to local elementary students. This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Examples of offerings include classes such as 3D Printing, Fine Art, and Ukulele, however we’re open to a variety of fine arts, technology, and skill-based classes. Come tell us what YOU would like to teach! This position is highly flexible, but generally requires the person to be available 10-20 hours per week in the afternoons, to work in various Elementary School sites. OUR CULTURE: Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become part of the Y family. 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 make our community stronger, beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Plan and deliver an 8-week class for kids ages 6-12.

2. Maintain cooperative, supporting relationships with students and parents/guardians.

3. Collaborate with school staff including custodians, principal, and teachers.

4. Develop curriculum for new course offerings

5. Review curriculum/prepare lesson plans to provide appropriate instruction and activities for students to meet YMCA policies, goals, and objectives.

6. Maintain program operations and facility in accordance with YMCA requirements

7. Attend required and appropriate trainings and staff meetings

8. Maintain site in accordance with school district standards such as custodial duties as necessary to leave the general space, restrooms, sinks, halls, playground in clean, orderly condition.

9. Other duties as assigned

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Critical Thinking & Decision Making
• Engaging Community
• Program/Project Management
• Inclusion

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Understanding in leading and managing groups of children in activities with patience and compassion

2. Positive, friendly, and enthusiastic attitude that enjoys working with people of all backgrounds

3. Have interest in teaching classes; experience is a plus

4. Ideal candidates have a strong knowledge in the program they wish to teach

5. Be able to work at multiple school enrichment sites

6. All background check forms and MMR record must be completed prior to the first day of working with children.

UPON HIRE: Have the following documentation on file at YMCA Association Office within expressed time limits:

• First Aid, CPR, HIV / AIDS completed within 30 days of hire
• New Employee Orientation completed within 45 days of hire

PART-TIME BENEFITS:

• Paid sick time (one hour accrued for every 40 hours worked)
• One paid floating holiday per calendar year
• Complimentary Individual Membership to the South Sound YMCA which includes access to our facilities and online resources as well as discounts on registrations for fee-based programs within the South Sound YMCA.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations (depending upon the programs).
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arm s; climb or balance, stoop, kneel, and talk and hear.
• Incumbent must be able to move freely and quickly throughout YMCA facilities; communicate effectively with people in person, on the phone and via written correspondence; and use a computer for a significant portion of the workday.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.