POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Youth Development Director, the After School Counselor provides direction for the program and classroom and implements program curriculum. Counselors provide a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on the YMCA values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring, while putting the quality and safety of our program at the upmost of importance. We are currently hiring part time staff (20-30 hours per week) for this position at several of our locations. Specific location preferences can be discussed during the interview process.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Implements curriculum within the established guidelines provided by the Director.
- Designs and implements daily lesson/activity plans.
- Supervises the children, classroom and all activities.
- Always engage fully with all children.
- Assist all children with homework and other academic needs.
- Make ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child.
- Maintain positive relationships and effective communication
with children. - Maintain program site and equipment.
- Wear provided staff shirt and name tag while working.
- Maintain required program records. i.e. sign in/sign out rosters
. - Attend and participate in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training.
- All other duties as assigned.
YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):
- Personal Growth
- Mission Advancement
- Collaboration
- Operational Effectiveness