POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Summer Learning Loss Prevention (SLLP) program Teacher is responsible for planning, implementing and leading the educational activities of the SLLP program under the supervision of the SLLP program Site Director. The SLLP program Teacher guides the academic and social development of children ensuring a safe, enriching, and healthy learning environment that promotes progress and learning.

OUR CULTURE:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare lesson plans according to the Four Blocks Literacy curriculum model.
• Work with the site director to administer the pre- and post- reading STAR assessments.
• Attend all required training and staff meetings.
• Instruct and facilitate according to the Four Blocks model and lead the classroom according to the fidelity and quality requirements.
• Ensure 1:8 ratio is maintained throughout the literacy portion of the day.
• Meet daily with the teacher assistant to review activities and ensure continuity of classroom support strategies and to ensure desired program goals and outcomes are met.
• Proactively manage classroom behavior.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the individual needs of students(e.g. inclusion accommodations, English language learner strategies).
• Monitor and report to Site Director weekly attendance, student progress, and behavior.
• Assist the site director with planning and attend the parent/caregiver workshops.
• Work with volunteers and community partners, as needed.
• Decorate the classroom according to the weekly theme to create a stimulating learning environment.
• Set up for and clean up after all classroom activities.
• Take care of school property (e.g., space, equipment, supplies) daily.
• Collaborate with enrichment leaders to ensure literacy instruction is aligned with enrichment activities.
• Assist the Site Director in other duties as assigned.
• Uphold and exemplify the YMCA’s Core Values and principles of Character Development.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Engaging Community
• Inclusion
• Emotional Maturity

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Current State teaching certification.
• A minimum of two years’ teaching experience in early childhood or elementary education.
• Exceptional group management, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience in planning and delivering reading instruction.
• Must possess speaking, listening and writing, skills appropriate for interacting with both children and adults.
• Must have the flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of YMCA mission, purpose and goals, childcare policies and YMCA standards; ensures the program meets the highest standards of excellence.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to plan, lead and participate in activities.