BRASS YOUNG ACHIEVERS - TEACHER

BE A PART OF SOMETHING GREAT

This position supports the work of the YMCA, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Achievers Teacher is responsible for the daily supervision of up to 12 Achievers program participants grades K-8. The individual is responsible for assisting in the planning, development, and implementation of all nine program components and program activities in the afterschool program with a concentration on Reading and Math subject areas. The Achievers Teacher guides the academic and social development of children; ensuring a safe, enriching, and healthy learning environment. Young Achievers Teachers use best teaching practices and a variety of resources provided by Achievers Leadership to introduce new skills throughout the execution of activities. To accomplish this, Teachers are required to participate in ongoing professional development and planning sessions with Achievers Leadership on a scheduled basis.

Job Responsibilities

• Facilitates a program environment that is welcoming and inviting to all.

• Serves as a positive role model, demonstrates professional behavior and understand positive youth development approaches to the academic and social development of youth.

• Ensures the safety and engagement of children in assigned group.

• Plans lesson and facilitate lessons based on best teaching practices using purposeful and engaging activities that are focused on themes, project-based, Kagan’s Cooperative Learning strategies, experiential learning.

• Provides assistance with classroom work and encourages academic progress.

• Follows program lesson plans and implementation plans in a developmentally appropriate manner, meeting the individual physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs of the participants.

• Demonstrates competency with the DESSA assessment tool and an understanding of the MAPS Wisconsin state standardized test.

• Promotes a team concept through a positive approach to supervision, communication, and interactions with others. Maintains on-going communication with supervisor.

• Maintain accurate classroom records according to program requirements.

• Communicates regularly with parents; attends parent/family events as designated by supervisor.

• Demonstrates a working knowledge of YMCA mission, purpose and goals, policies and YMCA standards

• Ensures the program meets the highest standards of excellence.

• Supervises volunteers and assistant teachers.

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Bachelors preferred.

• A minimum of two years prior experience working with children under 13 years of age required.

• Exceptional group management, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.

• Experience in creating interactive and educational/artistic activities, youth development, academic enrichment and arts.

• Must possess oral, auditory and written communication skills appropriate for interacting with both children and adults.

• Must be capable of implementing the daily administrative, program related, and supervisory responsibilities of an afterschool site.

• Flexibility, with the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.

• Required to keep Frist Aid, CPR, and AED Certificate Current

Employee Benefits Include:

• Free FAMILY Membership
• Flexible Work Schedule
• A Team Atmosphere
• Discount on Y Programs
• Discount on Child Care

The Young Achievers Teacher understands the Kenosha YMCA has zero tolerance for abuse of youth in its programs by employees or volunteers and will follow child abuse prevention policies, comply with mandated reporting requirements, and cooperate with law enforcement.