Y Academic Support Teacher

Company: The Y of Central Maryland
Location: Severn
Posted on: October 11, 2020

Job Description:

Overwhelmingly, people who decide they want to be a part of the Y in Central Maryland tell us they do so because it reflects their values and a conscious decision they've made about how they choose to live their lives. The happiest and most fulfilled Y associates are those who are motivated to help others and who want to be a part of something larger than themselves. If this speaks to your heart, then we invite you to join our team. Be a part of a charitable, mission-driven organization that works for individual and community well-beingfor all,for a better us. How this role contributes to the Y's mission: As a SeniorYouth Specialistfor a Y Academic Support Center, you will participate in the development anddelivery of fun and healthy programming for a group of school-aged children.You will contribute to the creation of an enrichment-based environment throughteaching and leading that results in happy children. You will assistin keeping the health and welfare of all children in mind at all times. Youwill be working directly with youth and assisting children with their virtuallearning platforms, helping children to stay on task and follow their prescribedschool schedules. You will also facilitate breaks throughout the day andstructured programming outside of virtual learning hours. As a Senior Youth Specialist,you'll contribute to the Y movement byproviding enrichment activities to youthand peace of mind to their parents and guardians by knowing their children are safe while they are at work. This work is right for you if you have:

• An interest in the well-being of school age children, enthusiasm, patience, good humor, good judgment and a good spirit
• The ability to clearly communicate and effectively listen to children parents/guardians, members, school administration and other Y associates
• A high school diploma, certificate of high school equivalence or completed courses for credit from a college or university
• Your 45 training hours in School Age Curriculum or 1800 hours of experience working with school age children
• Your 45 training hours in Growth and Development
• A minimum of 400 hours of supervisory experience in a childcare, recreational, or educational setting, or completed one year of college, or a combination of the these
• Office of Child Care licensing requirements to include: ADA, Health and Safety and communication
• The ability to empathize with children in a virtual learning environment
• The ability to help and troubleshoot technology with children
• The ability to be flexible and work at multiple locations
• The ability to work between the hours of 7am ? 6pm
• The ability to work up to 32 hours or an 8 hour shift Thank you for considering working for the Y in Central Maryland. If being a part of our cause feels right for you, we hope you will join us. The Y provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. Other details
  • Job Family Before and After School
  • Pay Type Hourly
    • Anne Arundel County, MD, USA

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