Description

Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than a job—you’ll enjoy the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you.

The Berkeley Heights YMCA, a branch of the Summit Area YMCA (SAY), are seeking caring, creative, responsible Afterschool & Before Care staff members for the remainder of the 2023-24 School Year. The Before Care / After School Instructor is responsible for maintaining a fun, friendly, well-rounded, safe environment for children to safely spend their before and after school time, while providing all children with a diverse and enriching program.

You Might Be the Right Candidate if you:

• Love working with young children and have prior experience
• Embody the meaning of patience is a virtue
• Have strong leadership, planning and organization skills
• Are creative and encouraging of others
• Communicate effectively and can make anyone laugh
• Are a people person and can connect with those of diverse social and economic backgrounds

The SAY provides Before care and After school programming in the local elementary schools in New Providence and Berkeley Heights as well as on site at the Berkeley Heights YMCA. Please indicate which shift(s) and site(s) you are interested in working.

This position is part time with an opportunity to work up to 25 hours each week, with an opportunity to work more hours during Holiday breaks. Wages are competitive, starting $16.00/hour, but are based on experience. Benefit of employment at the Y includes a free YMCA membership and discounts on a family membership.

At the Summit Area YMCA, we are committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or religious affiliation. Our main purpose is to strengthen community. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone can reach their full potential and we strive to live our cause with purpose every day. No matter who you are or where you’re from, we believe that we’re stronger when we come together.

Requirements

• Must have experiences and/or interest in working with young children.
• Must possess planning and organizational skills,
• Must have strong leadership skills, flexibility and patience.
• CPR certification or ability to obtain within 3 months.

About the Summit Area YMCA:

We were founded as the Young Men's Christian Association in 1886, but today, we are The Y. Part of a world-class organization, we are one of the area’s leading nonprofits, that values, and is made stronger by, its diverse people. The Summit Area YMCA is committed to strengthening community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose, and each other. Working locally, we focus on empowering young people, improving health and well-being, and inspiring action in and across communities. By bringing together people from different backgrounds, perspectives, and generations, we ensure that we all have access to the opportunities, relationships, and resources necessary to learn, grow and thrive.