After School Lead Teacher
Company: The West Cook YMCA
Location: Oak Park
Posted on: October 23, 2024
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Job Description:
OSITION SUMMARY The Lead Teacher will actively lead and engage
scholars in all program components and activities of the YMCA
Afterschool Signature Program for School Year 2024-2025.. A
successful candidate will be committed to a child centered approach
to youth development with a focus on instilling character
development values. In addition, will implement enrichment
opportunities for scholars to support growth in academic, physical,
and social emotional development. To ensure full implementation of
program components and program goals the Lead Teacher is expected
to participate in ongoing professional development and planning
sessions on a scheduled basis. To learn more about the YMCA
Afterschool Signature Program, please visit one of our program
sites website ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1. The Lead Teacher will use best
practices, guidelines, and methods of youth development in daily
work and provides careful, attentive supervision while promoting
learning and safety. 2. Facilitates a program environment that
invites exploration, promotes positive play, and welcomes children.
3. In partnership with the Site Manager, implements a quality
program according to the program nine components and site
implementation plan. 4. Ensuring the experience is delivered in a
developmentally appropriate manner, meeting the individual
physical, social emotional, and intellectual needs of the
participants. 5. Preparing classrooms for daily activities and
collaborating with program staff to ensure that objectives are
reached, and the classroom is organized and effective. 6. Maintain
accurate classroom records as assigned and according to program
requirements. 7. Demonstrates a working knowledge of YMCA mission,
purpose and goals, childcare policies, and YMCA standards; ensures
the program meets the highest standards of excellence. YMCA
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES Values: Demonstrates in word and action the
Y's core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility and
a commitment to the Y's mission, in all matters at all times.
Quality Results: Demonstrates and fosters a strong commitment to
achieving goals in a manner that provides quality experiences.
Functional Expertise: Has the functional and technical knowledge
and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.
Relationships: Builds authentic relationships in the service of
enhancing individual and team performance to support the Y's work.
Developing Others: Recognizes and acts on the need to continually
develop others' capabilities to attain the highest level of
performance possible. REQUIRED SKILLS AND REQUISITES 1. Bachelor's
degree is required, education or youth development field preferred.
2. Two or more years prior experience working with school-aged
children (ages 5-12) 3. Experienced in implementing program
activities and tasks. 4. Exceptional group management,
problem-solving and conflict resolution skills. 5. Flexibility,
with the ability to adapt to changing circumstances. 6. Ability to
build relationships and influence students. 7. Excellent
organizational and communication skills appropriate for interacting
with both children and adults. WORKING CONDITIONS 1. Ability to
walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of
time 2. Exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids 3.
Ability to stand or sit while maintaining alertness for several
hours at a time 4. Position may require bending, leaning, kneeling,
and walking 5. Must be able to lift and carry supplies weighing up
to 50 lbs. 6. Ability to speak concisely and effectively
communicate 7. Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical
situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency
COMPENSATION AND SCHEUDLE -- General program schedule follows
school district calendar Monday through Friday 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm
-- $25 per hour, part time Employment Type: Part Time Years
Experience: 1 - 3 years Salary: $25 Hourly Bonus/Commission: No
Keywords: The West Cook YMCA, Oak Lawn , After School Lead Teacher, Education / Teaching , Oak Park, Illinois
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