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Position Summary

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. We are looking for a certified teacher to work in the Summer Learning Loss Prevention (SLLP) program in a Summer Camp setting. The part-time Reading Enrichment Teacher is responsible for planning, implementing, and leading the educational activities of the SLLP program under the supervision of a Program Director. The Reading Intervention Teacher guides the academic and social development of children, ensuring a safe, enriching, and healthy learning environment that promotes progress and learning. 

Essential Functions:

The Reading Enrichment Teacher will be responsible for the following:

• Preparing lesson plans according to the Four Blocks Literacy curriculum model. 
• Working with the Site Director to administer the pre- and post- reading STAR assessments. 
• Attend all required trainings and staff meetings. 
• Instructing and facilitating according to the Four Blocks model and leading the classroom according to the fidelity and quality requirements. 
• Ensuring 1:8 ratio is maintained throughout the literacy portion of the day. 
• Meeting daily with the Teacher Assistant to review activities and ensure continuity of classroom support strategies, and ensuring desired program goals and outcomes are met. 
• Proactively managing classroom behavior. 
• Differentiate instruction to meet the individual needs of students (e.g., inclusion accommodations, English language learner strategies). 
• Monitoring and reporting to the Site Director on weekly attendance, student progress, and behavior. 
• Assisting the Site Director with planning and attending the parent/caregiver workshops. 
• Working with volunteers and community partners, as needed. 
• Decorating classrooms according to the weekly theme to create a stimulating learning environment. 
• Setting up for and cleaning up after all classroom activities. 
• Collaborating with Enrichment Leaders to ensure literacy instruction is aligned with enrichment activities. 
• Assisting the Site Director in other duties as assigned. 
• Employee will accurately report work time via the approved YMCA Clocking method
• Upholding and exemplifying the YMCA's Core Values and principles of Character Development. 
• All other duties as assigned 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required. 
• Current State teaching certification. 
• A minimum of two years' teaching experience in an early childhood or elementary education setting.
• Exceptional group management, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills. 
• Experience in planning and delivering reading instruction. 
• Must possess speaking, listening, and writing skills appropriate for interacting with both children and adults. 
• Must have flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances. 
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of YMCA mission, purpose, and goals, childcare policies, and YMCA standards; ensure the program meets the highest standards of excellence. 

YMCA Leadership Competencies:

Mission Advancement: Reinforces the Y's values within the organization and the community. Effectively

communicates the benefits and impact of the Y's efforts for all stakeholders.

Collaboration: Builds and nurtures strategic relationships to enhance support for the Y. Serves as a

community leader building collaborations based on trust and credibility to advance the Y's mission and

goals. Communicates for influence to attain buy-in and support of goals. Provides tools and resources for

the development of others.

Operational Effectiveness: Integrates multiple thinking processes to make decisions. Involves staff at all

levels in the development of programs and activities. Ensures execution of plans. Institutes sound

accounting procedures and financial controls. Assigns clear accountability and ensures continuous

improvement.

Personal Growth: Fosters a learning environment embracing diverse abilities and approaches. Creates a

sense of urgency and positive tension to support change. Has the functional and technical knowledge and

skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in

technology.

Behavioral Characteristics: Welcoming, Nurturing, Determined, Hopeful, and Genuine.

WORK SCHEDULE: 

The work schedule for this position is typically Monday - Friday from 9 am - 3 pm, but hours may require flexibility depending on business needs. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

• Frequent standing, pushing, walking, kneeling, and stooping 
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds 

The YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South aims to provide quality and safe youth programs for all. We are committed to making a continuous effort to prevent the abuse of children: verbally, physically, emotionally and sexually. All allegations or suspicions of child abuse are taken seriously and will be reported to the State for investigation with full cooperation from the YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South.