GENERAL FUNCTION

Under the direction of the Sr. Program Director and in accordance with the goals and objectives of the Marshall Area YMCA, the Lead After School Teacher is responsible for leading After School programming during the school year for up to 45 children and 4-5 part time After School staff.  In addition, he/she is to aid the Marshall Area YMCA in fulfilling our mission to instill the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility through programs and services that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

  • Position requires a person with experience in after-school programming or working with school age children. 
  • Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age.
  • Person must have a personality that reflects a love of children, can understand and meet their wide variety of needs, and is creative and spontaneous. 
  • CPR/AED and First Aid certifications are required.  YMCA offers classes at no cost to employees.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbent must be able to move easily across a variety of indoor and outdoor terrain; participate in typical children’s games, sports and activities; watch and listen to the activities of a group of children; and lift up to 50 pounds.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Other duties may be assigned.
  • Curriculum development and implementation.
  • Lead daily activities for all after school children.
  • Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly communication with parents.
  • Oversee part time after school team members.
  • Lead monthly staff meetings.
  • Ensure the well-being and safety of all participants in the group.
  • Care for/maintain equipment, supplies & property used by the group.
  • Assist with set up/clean up before and after each scheduled shift day.
  • Be responsible for daily sign-in and sign-out procedures.
  • Assist children in finding and engaging in appropriate, values driven activities.
  • Maintain positive relationships with after school program participants, parents, and YMCA staff.
  • Uphold policies and philosophy; use character development as a basis in working with both campers and other staff members.
  • Have complete knowledge of all emergency procedures to ensure the safety of the group.
  • Assist Sr. Program Director as requested in relation to Marshall Area YMCA.
  • The candidate must be able to fulfill the above job requirements by purposefully and seamlessly challenging her/himself and others to accept and demonstrate the positive values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.

EFFECTS & END RESULT

The effectiveness of the incumbents’ fulfillment of this position should be measured by:
  1. Children are safe and having a positive experience.
  2. Repeat enrollment of participants reflects a positive experience.
  3. All equipment and supplies are cared for and used properly.
  4. All administrative tasks are completed on a timely basis.
  5. Completed evaluations reflect a positive and safe program experience.
  6. Conduct of incumbent reflects values and goals of Marshall Area YMCA.
  7. The Marshall Area YMCA will be known in the community as an organization dedicated to building character.