YMCA of the USA

The Dodge YMCA is seeking a Foreign Language Spanish Instructor.
Job Description
Salary: $17.00 - $32.00 Hourly
Responsibilities
The Dodge YMCA is seeking a Foreign Language Spanish Instructor who will be responsible for planning and implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum that supports and encourages the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs of preschool students. The overall major functions of the Foreign Language Spanish Instructor also include:
<ul>
<li>Provide a fun, safe, and positive experience for all participants.</li>
<li>Demonstrate strong service and hospitality with all constituents, including, but not limited to, program participants and parents/guardians.</li>
<li>Create an all-inclusive and supportive learning environment.</li>
<li>Teach progressive lessons and provide opportunities to demonstrate learned skills.</li>
<li>Embody the YMCA Core Values.</li>
</ul>
Benefits
The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members, including retirement benefits, medical, paid time off, free YMCA membership, and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (i.e., full-time or part-time), tenure, and/or the number of hours scheduled to work. Click here for more information.
How To Apply
If you would like to be a member of our dynamic team, please complete our online application and submit your résumé and a thoughtful cover letter that explains your interest in the role and our organization.
Qualifications
<ul>
<li>High School Diploma or equivalent required.</li>
<li>Must be at least 18 years of age.</li>
<li>Previous experience working with children from birth and up required.</li>
<li>Previous experience working with small groups or with multiple people within a customer service field is a plus.</li>
<li>CPR and First Aid certifications preferred.</li>
<li>Must be willing to take all training required by the YMCA.</li>
</ul>
Essential Functions
<ul>
<li>Supervise participants and all program activities.</li>
<li>Follow all procedures and standards established by the law or the Y, make ADA accommodations where appropriate, and maintain the program site, equipment, and required program records.</li>
<li>Nurture participants through purposeful programming and create lesson plans that are age-appropriate and focused on a learning goal.</li>
<li>Create a positive rapport and build relationships with participants and their primary caregivers.</li>
<li>Provide opportunities for hands-on learning experiences that primary caregivers can support or participate in with the participants.</li>
<li>Build client relationships and possess strong customer service skills.</li>
<li>Provide and welcome ongoing dialogue with parents/guardians and caregivers about their child’s needs and progress and connect families to the Y.</li>
<li>Attend and participate in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and training.</li>
<li>Perform other duties as assigned.</li>
<li>Must enjoy working with children of varying ages.</li>
<li>Willing to attend staff meetings and training sessions as appropriate.</li>
<li>Comfortable with promoting classes and talking about registrations and program offerings.</li>
<li>Host classes that engage young learners in fun, hands-on educational activities that adult caregivers can support.</li>
<li>Classes can range from 30 minutes to 2 hours based on the age group.</li>
<li>Prepare weekly lessons or activities in advance to be submitted to the Early Childhood Director.</li>
</ul>

Foreign Language Spanish Instructor (Dodge YMCA)

Foreign Language Spanish Instructor (Dodge YMCA)

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