Certified Teacher -After School Program- West Side Elementary

The North Georgia YMCA is seeking a Certified Teacher to join our After School team! The Certified Teacher will provide after-school services focused on student learning and development, academic enrichment, homework help, mentoring, and more. This is a rewarding opportunity to help children in your area. We are looking for someone with experience in the education field to come and help us create a fun, exciting, and safe place for West Side Elementary Schoolers to learn. Shifts for this part time position are Monday-Friday 2:45pm-5pm, each day school is in session.

RESPONSIBILITES:

• Design and implement daily lesson/activity plans within established Georgia Department of Education guidelines
• Make education and learning relevant/relatable
• Teach and evaluate academic lessons
• Ensure the children's safety
• Provide individual and group education
• Help students develop positive attitudes toward learning and studying
• Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child
• Maintain positive relationships and effective communication with parents/guardians
• Engage parents as volunteers at home
• Maintain program site and equipment
• Maintain required program records
• Monitor and engages in educational activities
• Attend and participate in other program activities, staff meetings, and staff training
• Handle emergencies as they occur
• Develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current teaching certification required
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Previous experience working with children in an academic setting required
• Previous experience with diverse populations preferred

TRAINING UPON HIRE:

• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications required within 30 days of hire
• New Employee Orientation within one week of hire

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ability to plan, lead and participate in activities in both indoor and outdoor settings.

Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, stoop and lift.

Work schedule

• Monday to Friday

Benefits

• Employee discount
• Paid training