21st Century Afterschool Teacher

ABOUT THE YMCA:

Established locally in 1944, the YMCA of Southern Nevada is one of the region's longest-serving and most-respected nonprofit organizations. We are committed to helping people of all ages, abilities, backgrounds, and income levels - ensuring everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential with dignity and that no one is turned away due to the inability to pay. From childcare to senior programs; sports to education; fitness centers to chronic disease management; and swim lessons to feeding the hungry, the Y is truly for all in its cause of holistically strengthening the foundations of this community.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The YMCA of Southern Nevada is looking for licensed teachers to facilitate our 21st Century Power Scholars afterschool program. In this role you will be responsible for implementing the academic components of the BellXcel Power Scholars program curriculum at partner elementary schools. The program run from 2:45pm - 6:00pm, Monday- Thursday.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM:

Research shows that young people from underserved and low-income families often start school underprepared and fall behind their peers as a result, creating an opportunity gap. Through focused programming and support, the Y is committed to closing this gap. The Power Scholars program uses evidence-based curriculum and licensed teachers to support students' educational readiness, engagement and outcomes, and emotional and physical development while also providing afterschool childcare at no cost to students or families.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver relevant and engaging lessons utilizing a variety of instructional methods
• Implement literacy and math curricula and activities to meet academic standards
• Utilize the 30-minute daily prep period to collaborate, organize materials, and prepare lesson plans
• Work closely with supervisors, school administration, parents, and teachers to develop strategies for student success
• Implement co-teaching instructional strategies with program assistant teachers
• Motivate and hold scholars to high academic expectations
• Attend and participate in regular training, meetings, and staff development
• Perform all other duties as assigned

ABUSE RISK MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS

• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with children.
• Attend required abuse risk management training.
• Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
• Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.
• Adhere to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities.

END RESULTS

• Provide safe, secure and educational programs at the afterschool site.
• Impact the overall effectiveness of the association's implementation of the YMCA mission through youth development.
• Promote a welcoming and inclusive environment for students of all backgrounds, abilities and identities

WHY WORK HERE?

At the YMCA of Southern Nevada, we're committed to providing a superior work environment that offers challenges, flexibility, and fun. As an employee you'll receive the following benefits:

• $50/ hour
• Nevada Paid Leave
• 10% Retirement Contribution* and access to our 403(b) retirement savings account
• Free YMCA Family Membership and program discounts
• Join a supportive team and an organization recognized as a Nevada Top Workplace
• Make a meaningful impact in your community
• Automatic retirement contributions are made to employees 21 years or older after contributing 1,000 hours of service in each of two years.

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. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. 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. We are service driven: we go above and beyond to keep people coming back and apply a listen-first and solution-oriented approach to resolving conflicts. We are safety focused: we are proactive in keeping everyone safe and respond promptly to incidents as a team.

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.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.
• The employee frequently is required to sit and reach and must be able to move around the work environment.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Nevada state teaching certificate 1-2 years of experience facilitating out-of-school-time programming, preferably within underserved communities preferred
• Bi-lingual in English and Spanish, preferred
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Previous and relevant experience in utilizing and implementing data-driven instructional practices
• Experience in the use of technology (computer/Internet) for assessment and instruction
• Knowledge of differentiated instructional practices and strategies
• Drive to improve the minds and lives of scholars within the community
• Proven track record of high achievement in a classroom setting
• Mastery of and enthusiasm for (literacy / math / literacy and math) academic standards and instructional rigor
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Committed to the goals of the program and approach
• Love and respect for children
• Hold current American Red Cross Certifications in CPR for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid within 30 days of hire