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Before and After School Teacher Job Description

Position Summary

The Before and After School Teacher is a year round position that is responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing services of the child care program. Consistently has positive communication with parents, children, schools, and other staff; practice risk management; and develop positive community relations. Provides a quality experience to children and parents focused on YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain positive public relations with members and always represent the best interests of the YMCA.

Maintains positive relationships and effective communication with parents. Engage parents as volunteers.

Come alongside school personnel to support academic goals and plans for children and school.

Promote a positive environment that fosters fun, safety, and our YMCA values which includes implementation of proximity praise, specific action compliments, and our 8 Points of Leadership.

Maintain site and equipment, including properly implementing proper cleaning procedures and upkeep of equipment.

Attend and participate in family nights and program activities.

Recruit children for program; maintain accurate records of the children to include their development and attendance. As well as ensuring their immunization forms are on file as documentation of allergies.

Understand the Washington Administrative Code to ensure program is in compliance at all times.

Keep all certifications current.

Assist Director in creating marketing plans and distributing marketing materials as needed to increase enrollment.

Maintain cleanliness and order in facilities, school, and community sites.

Treat every participant fairly and equally regardless of circumstances and abilities, making each feel good about themselves and encouraging a fun environment.

Greet all parents daily and inform them of all program changes. Communicate frequently with parents concerning their child's behavior, academic progress, and socialization in the program.

Directly supervise children at all times and maintain program/site in compliance with state licensing standards.

Follow the guidelines, policies, and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, Child Abuse Prevention, and emergencies, in the YMCA Staff and Parent Handbooks, and Association Staff Handbook. Understand knowledge and guidelines of Child Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). Complete all required forms daily and monthly.

Dispense medication according to the Medication Authorization Form and maintain accurate records of such. Ensure proper storage of medication according to required standards. Return medication to parents/guardian, as needed.

Communicate effectively with licensors, Site Directors, and Program Directors.

Implement curriculum, providing an integrated, child centered, comprehensive curriculum and multicultural environment, which meets the needs of every child, including those with disabilities.

Understand and be able to explain financial assistance to staff and members.

Understand and assist in monitoring FTE's and enrollment numbers in program. Program should reach licensed capacity and plans should be created to increase that number.

Work a split shift, Monday through Friday.

Attend occasional meetings and trainings outside of regular split shift.

Set every child up for success; implement "Plan of Success" form when needed and meet with all parties involved to create a plan to help the child succeed.

Assume other responsibilities as mutually agreed upon with supervisor.

Embraces and actively promotes an inclusive and equitable work environment.

Meet performance measurement by telling the Y story and raising charitable dollars to fulfill our mission.

Assist staff leadership team in reaching campaign goals through recruiting campaigners, making personal asks and supporting branch events.

Participate in the Annual Campaign by reaching site goal and asking 100% of the parents in the program.

Assist Director in recruiting at least 1-3 parents to be an Annual Campaign Volunteer.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities

Minimum age of 18 with High School Diploma or GED

A love for working with children

A minimum of one year experience working with children in a child care setting

Knowledge of school-aged child development

Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate

program activities

Previous experience with diverse populations. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships

with people from different backgrounds

Sensitivity to the needs of families including adults and children

Have or commit to obtaining CPR, Basic First Aid, Food Handlers, required STARS trainings, and TB cards

Washington State Driver's license (when applicable) with current copy of driving abstract

Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in-person training as required.

Complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day. Complete other online and in-person training as required.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

• Regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to run with children during physical activities.
• Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must frequently lift or move 35-40 pounds and occasionally lift or move a higher amount.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical accidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation.
• Ability to plan, lead, and participate in all activities, including physical activities.

Employee Acknowledgement

This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of this position. This document is not an exhaustive list and other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without advanced notice.

This job description does not constitute a contract of employment and the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties may exercise employment-at-will rights at any time.

By signing below, you are acknowledging that you have read the document in its entirety and that you understand the requirements, essential functions, and job duties of this position. Further, you acknowledge that you are able to perform the duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation(s), and that should you need assistance, that you are responsible for notifying your Director, Executive Director, and/or Human Resources.