POSITION SUMMARY: As the site supervisor for the Skagit YMCA School Age Youth program you are responsible for planning and implementing a developmentally appropriate after-school program for elementary school students. This position leads an assistant teacher at the site and upholds Washington State Licensing Requirements.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Plans and implements curriculum in accordance with the goals and policies of the Y After School program.
Coordinates activities that fit the children's developmental needs.
Prepares materials and learning areas, participates in or guides activities for the social, nutritional, physical, emotional, and academic development of children.
Supervises a group of children to ensure their health and safety, and to provide for a positive experience for each child.
Communicates with and maintains positive relationships with families. May conduct conferences as needed.
Maintains ordered arrangement, appearance, decor, cleanliness, and learning environment of the site.
Order, purchase and maintain program and snack supplies as needed.
Make sure that all snacks meet USDA requirements and that these standards are met daily.
Attends required trainings and meetings to stay current with information and program requirements.
Follows Y policies and procedures, including those related to disciplinary situation, child abuse prevention, and emergency procedures.
This is a part-time position, hours may vary.
The job site is located Centennial Elementary School in Mount Vernon, WA.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Be a minimum of 21 years old and have a high school diploma or a GED.
One year of experience or more in program planning preferred.
Have experience working with children 5-12 years of age.
Must have child development knowledge and experience.
45 or more college quarter credits in early childhood/child development, or possess an equivalent educational background, or be a certified child development associate (preferred). Or 30 credits in elementary education, or the educational equivalent, in courses such as recreation, physical education, education, music, art, psychology or social services.
Demonstrated ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
Must have a TB Test by Mantoux method, HIV/AIDS/BBP awareness, First Aid, CPR certification, and Food Handler's Permit prior to start.
Child Abuse and Mandatory Reporting training, and a DCYF portable background clearance within 30 days of hire.
Complete STARS basic 30-hour training or educational exemption within 6 months of hire.
BENEFITS FROM DAY 1:
Free YMCA household membership;
403(b) Saving Account enrollment;
Your other benefits will be (waiting period applies):
8 paid federal holidays a year (full-time benefited employees to be eligible)
Paid Sick & Vacation Day (accrual begins from day-1, eligible to use after 90-days)
2 paid personal days & 1 paid birthday per year
Medical, vision, and dental insurance (full-time benefited employees to be eligible)
403 (b) Retirement Employer Match (after 2 years with 1,000 hours)
Life insurance, and more! (full-time benefited employees to be eligible)
Additional bilingual, premium pay of $1.00 for those who are fluent bilingual Spanish, Triqui, Mixtec, Russian and Ukrainian speakers. Ability to write or translate written materials is not required to receive this premium.