The North Georgia YMCA is seeking a Certified Teacher to join our After School team! The Certified Teacher will provide after-school services focused on student learning and development, academic enrichment, homework help, mentoring, and more. This is a rewarding opportunity to help children in your area. We are looking for someone with experience in the education field to come and help us create a fun, exciting, and safe place for Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle Schoolers to learn. Shifts for this part time position are Monday-Friday from 3pm-5pm each day school is in session.
RESPONSIBILITES:
- Design and implement daily lesson/activity plans within established Georgia Department of Education guidelines
- Make education and learning relevant/relatable
- Teach and evaluate academic lessons
- Ensure the children's safety
- Provide individual and group education
- Help students develop positive attitudes toward learning and studying
- Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child
- Maintain positive relationships and effective communication with parents/guardians
- Engage parents as volunteers at home
- Maintain program site and equipment
- Maintain required program records
- Monitor and engages in educational activities
- Attend and participate in other program activities, staff meetings, and staff training
- Handle emergencies as they occur
- Develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Current teaching certification required
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- Previous experience working with children in an academic setting required
- Previous experience with diverse populations preferred
TRAINING UPON HIRE:
- CPR, First Aid, AED certifications required within 30 days of hire
- New Employee Orientation within one week of hire
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Ability to plan, lead and participate in activities in both indoor and outdoor settings.
Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, stoop and lift.
Work schedule
- Monday to Friday
Benefits
- Employee discount
- Paid training