SCHOOL AGE YOUTH TEACHER

Qualifies for a 50% discount on tuition for Y Childcare services!!

Make an impact: As a teacher for the Skagit YMCA School Age Youth program you will be creating meaningful learning experiences for children that focus on building self esteem through educational achievement and belonging.

Learn, Grow and Serve: Were committed to growing the capabilities of our people. We are devoted to a community where employees feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring. We are on a mission to create positive community change through relationships by empowering the mind, body and spirit of ALL! Above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger.

This position is for you, if you can:

• Develop a positive environment for children, parents, and staff
• Demonstrate an understanding of the developmental needs of children and families
• Be a positive role model demonstrates good judgment, and abide by program rules
• Supervise and assure proper safety for a group of children

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Be a minimum of 18 years old and have a high school diploma or a GED.
• Experience working with children 5-12 years of age preferred.
• Must have child development knowledge and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Must have a TB Test by Mantoux method, HIV/AIDS/BBP awareness, and Food Handler’s Permit prior to start.
• First Aid, Pediatric CPR/AED, Child Abuse and Mandatory Reporting training, and a DCYF portable background clearance within 30 days of hire.
• Complete STARS basic 30-hour training or educational exemption within 6 months of hire.

BENEFITS FROM DAY 1:

• Free YMCA household membership;
• 403(b) Saving Account enrollment;

Your other benefits will be (waiting period applies):

• 8 paid federal holidays a year (full-time benefited employees to be eligible)
• Paid Sick & Vacation Day (accrual begins from day-1, eligible to use after 90-days)
• 2 paid personal days & 1 paid birthday per year
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance (full-time benefited employees to be eligible)
• 403 (b) Retirement Employer Match (after 2 years with 1,000 hours)
• Life insurance, and more! (full-time benefited employees to be eligible)
• Additional bilingual, premium pay of $1.00 for those who are fluent bilingual Spanish, Triqui, Mixtec, Russian and Ukrainian speakers. Ability to write or translate written materials is not required to receive this premium.

Salary : $18 - $20