Afterschool Teacher - Woodside Y-Kids

Location YMCA Licensed School-Age Programs: Mt. Diablo area 416 Gladys Dr Pleasant Hill, CA 94523, USA Job Summary We are seeking energetic team members for our Y-Kids Program. Y-Kids is a structured before and after school program that offers a great start and finish to every school day. Staff facilitate education and recreation opportunities, fun physical activities, healthy snacks, and positive reinforcement. With a strong focus on STEM, we encourage innovation, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and creativity in all our kids. Responsibilities Plan and implement curriculum within established guidelines and prepare necessary supplies & equipment for program activities. Work cooperatively with all staff to ensure the quality of the program. Provide direction to Assistant Teachers/Teacher’s Aides as needed. Help to achieve YMCA Child Care program goals by promoting individual growth and exploration, recognizing each child’s needs while providing opportunities to enrich their development. Care for the health and well-being of children while they are in the program. Give first aid treatment when necessary and report any incidents or injuries promptly to parent, director and branch as necessary. Provide appropriate and consistent discipline methods that reinforce positive behaviors in an age appropriate manner. Report and document notable behavior and situations to the appropriate supervisor, according to policies and procedures. Initiate, strengthen and maintain good communication—both verbal and non-verbal—with all school personnel, families, children, parents and other community agencies. Positively explain and interpret program standards and policies. Provide ongoing and continuous feedback to parents regarding their child’s development, including parent conferences and assessments. Maintain required program records. Attend and actively participate in regular program activities, department trainings, staff meetings and special events as scheduled. Keep the center clean and presentable at all times. Ensure Licensing standards/regulations are met at all times. Other duties as assigned. Work Environment & Physical Demands Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The physical demands include sufficient strength, agility and mobility to supervise program activities, occasional lifting up to 30 lbs, ability to walk for long periods of time, visual ability to monitor activities indoors and outdoors, and mobility to respond quickly to emergencies. Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent; AA or Bachelors degree preferred. Meets educational and experience qualifications established by CA state law and Community Care Licensing including 12 ECE units. 1 year of previous experience working in a professional child care or school‑aged program. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community. At least 18 years of age. Pre‑employment health screening and TB clearance. Current certificates for Pediatric First Aid and CPR, including a total of 15 hours of preventative health and safety training or completion of this training within 90 days of hire. LiveScan fingerprint and criminal record clearance. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ymcatc