Before and After School Care Instructor I

Job Location: Hobart Family YMCA - Hobart, IN 46342. Position Type: Part Time. Pay starts at $12.00 per hour and up based on experience. We are looking for a Before and After Care Instructor to support our Y programs, building strong relationships with children, parents and faculty while ensuring a safe, nurturing environment. POSITION SUMMARY This role creates meaningful and lasting relationships with participants, serves as a role model, engages children through planned activities, and helps transform the Lake County community. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Plans and implements engaging program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate, and consistent with YMCA values. Nurtures children through purposeful programming, providing opportunities for achievement and belonging, including homework assistance. Adheres to program standards, including safety and cleanliness. Ensures all children are signed in and out with time of drop off and pick up. Checks identification of all persons picking up children and verifies them against the pick‑up list. Upholds and teaches the four core values of Honesty, Caring, Respect, and Responsibility. Maintains positive relationships and effective communication with parents. Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child. Maintains required program records, including attendance and disciplinary actions. Attends and participates in program activities, staff meetings, and staff training. Assists in securing gifts for the annual campaign. Performs other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Minimum age 16, 18 for licensed schools. Some childcare experience preferred. Must have 12 continuing education units annually. Required training completed within designated time of start: Duty to Report, Keeping Your YMCA Safe, Meet Sam, Social Media Safety, and 13 Baseline Trainings. Certifications required within 30 days of hire: CPR/AED & First Aid and New Employee Orientation. Ability to relate and communicate effectively with diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community. Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations. WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS Visual, auditory, and verbal ability to communicate effectively; must have a high level of alertness, concentration, and initiative; ability to lift 50 lbs and stand, walk, or sit for extended periods; occasionally stoop or bend. Maintain a neat and professional appearance at all times. Potential extreme heat during peak summer months. #J-18808-Ljbffr Crossroads YMCA