The YMCA is seeking excited team members to join our After School Program in the North Georgia area (Walker and Catoosa Counties). This is a rewarding opportunity to help children in your area learn and grow while building a rewarding career working with children! The YMCA After School programs offer a positive environment where kids can have fun while they learn and grow, and we expect you to play and laugh along with them! We are looking for outstanding role models to come and help us create a great place for K – 5th graders to develop.

• Designs and implements daily lesson/activity plans within established guidelines.
• Supervises children, classroom, and all activities.
• Ensures the children's safety.
• Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child.
• Maintains positive relationships and effective communication with parents/guardians.
• Engages parents as volunteers.
• Maintains program site and equipment.
• Maintains required program records including sign in/sign out rosters.
• Monitors and engages in games and activities with children.
• Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training.
• Handles emergencies as they happen.
• Develops positive, authentic relationships with children from different backgrounds.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Meets educational and experience qualifications established by state licensing guidelines (State of GA Childcare Licensing) .
• High school degree required ; one year of college preferred.
• At least 18 years of age .
• Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.
• Ability to plan, organize and implement age/ developmentally appropriate program activities.
• Previous experience with diverse populations preferred.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) strongly preferred.
  

TRAINING: ( please note training is provided by the organization)

• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications required.
• New Staff Orientation required upon hire.
• Required state trainings at licensed sites.
  

Ability to plan, lead and participate in activities in both indoor and outdoor settings.

Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, stoop and lift.

PERKS:

• Free Y Membership.
• Flexible Schedule.
• Paid Time Off.
• Paid Training.
• Create Professional Connections.
• Resume Builder.