Out of School Time Educator (Part-Time)

Description

Are you fun, creative, and like to work with children ages 5-12 years old? Are you a team player and enjoy creating a fun, safe atmosphere for children to learn and play? If so, we would love for you to apply and join our School's Out team at the Central Community Branch YMCA! 

Under the supervision of the Director of Child Care Services, the Out of School Time Educator plans and implements a developmentally appropriate curriculum geared to the needs of each child in his/her care/classroom/program, including the health & safety of the children and adherence to all YMCA Child Protection policies. 

Job Duties:

• Supervise a group of children and program activities 
• Follow all policies, procedures, and standards as established by the law, the YMCA, all MA Departments of EE&C regulations; maintains the program site, equipment; and required program records
• Nurtures children through purposeful programming; plan activities that are intended to achieve program goals and outcomes, are developmentally appropriate and are consistent with the Y's values. 
• Creates a positive rapport and shared interest with youth; models relationship-building skills in all interactions
• Provides and welcomes ongoing dialogue with parents and caregivers about their child's needs and progress; connects families to the Y. 
• Project a professional image, including a neat appearance, a positive manner and dependable attendance and be a role model for children families, and other staff. 
• Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff trainings. 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience working with children (at least 6 months) required 
• Must be at least 18 years old
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications required; or within 60 days of hire
• Child Abuse Prevention training required within 30 days of hire 
• Previous experience working with diver populations preferred 
• Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds

Schedule:

School Year: Monday through Friday, 2:00 pm-6:00 pm, with availability to come in earlier if needed (don’t have to be available all days and some shifts can begin at 2:00 pm or 3:00 pm--Let's have a conversation of what your availability is)

Summer: Mondays - Fridays from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm from June until August 

Job Type: Part-Time

Pay: $16.00 per hour. Plus, access to YMCA facilities for all YMCA employees, Employee Assistance Program, and Sick Leave

If this sounds like something you are interested in, please consider applying online today!

About Us:

The Y: We’re for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

The YMCA of Central Massachusetts provides an environment that reflects, respects, and celebrates our differences and the richness of diversity, resulting in strengthening the foundation of community through our pillars of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The YMCA of Central Massachusetts is made up of our 6 branches throughout Worcester County: Central Community Branch (Worcester, MA), Greendale Family Branch (Worcester, MA), Boroughs Family Branch (Westborough, MA), Montachusett Community Branch (Fitchburg, MA), Leominster Community Branch (Leominster, MA), and Tri Community Branch (Southbridge, MA).