The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a Before and After School Teacher to join our team.

The YMCA focuses on empowering people in all forms, by improving health and well-being and inspiring action in and across our neighborhoods.

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading non-profit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Before and After School Teacher performs…

Key Responsibilities:

• Come alongside school personnel to support academic goals and plans for children and school.
• Maintain positive relationships and effective communication with parents. Engage parents as volunteers.
• Understand the Washington Administrative Code to ensure the program is in compliance at all times.
• Communicate frequently with parents concerning their child’s behavior, academic progress, and socialization in the program.
• Implement curriculum, providing an integrated, child-centered, comprehensive curriculum and multicultural environment, which meets the needs of every child, including those with disabilities.
• Communicate effectively with Licensors, Site Directors, and Program Directors.
• Set every child up for success; implement the “Plan of Success” form when needed and meet with all parties involved to create a plan to help the child succeed.

Are you a good fit?

• You are committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• You are at least 18 years old with a High School Diploma or GED.
• You have at least one year of experience working with children in a childcare setting.
• You enjoy working with school-aged children and diverse populations.
• Are willing to enroll in and complete STARS training within 60 days of employment (i.e. Ongoing 10 hours, 20/30 Hour Basic).
• You are currently certified (with documentation) or are willing to certify in Infant-Child CPR and Basic First Aid within 30 days of employment (YMCA will assist in this process.
• You are willing to obtain a Food Handlers permit (cost reimbursable), a TB skin test (YMCA will assist in this process. and proof of MMR vaccination (before the first day of employment).
• You are willing to submit a background clearance with DCYF Merit and reference check (before the first day of employment).
• You are able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on your first day, and other online and in-person training as required.
• You want to have fun at work!

Wages: $17.50 - 19.50 Hourly depending on experience

Hours: Part Time, Monday - Friday, before school 6:00 am - 9:00 am and after school 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm (this is a year-round position, including Summer months).

Benefits:

• Flexible scheduling around school and extracurricular activities
• Optional Virtual Teladoc, Dental and Vision Benefits
• A Personal YMCA membership and YMCA360 virtual streaming membership
• Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Digital mental health counseling platform, Wellness program and LifeMart employee discount center
• Professional training, education and certification opportunities
• 20% discount on YMCA programs and merchandise
• Mobile carrier plan discount (22% AT&T, 21% T-Mobile, and 19% Verizon Wireless)
• Childcare discounts

Location: Peninsula School District, Gig Harbor, WA

This is a floating positions for multiple schools in the Peninsula school district

Ignite your Passion, Live the Y Cause, and Join our Team! To apply visit our website at www.ymcapkc.org.

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is committed to diversity and inclusion throughout our organization and is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled.