Youth Enrichment Teachers

The YMCA of Greater Boston is searching for Enrichment Teachers to lead a group of children of all ages running interactive math, science or Art programming. Classes would take place on weekday afternoons or weekend mornings. Candidate must possess excellent child/parent communication skills, expertise in a variety of subjects such as Math, Science or Art, and have the ability to work independently.

Education & Experience:

1. One to two years related experience preferred; for example, as a teacher, enrichment instructor or Tutor.
2. CPR, First Aid and Emergency Oxygen certifications, Child Abuse Prevention Training. These trainings are provided upon hire.

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent relationship building and conflict resolution skills in order to facilitate positive relationships with parents, staff, children, and community partners.
• Excellent coaching skills providing clear instruction, feedback and positive motivation.
• Detail oriented, strong organizational and planning skills
• Ability to manage small and large groups children and/or adults

Qualities Needed:

• Energetic, motivated and well organized individual who has a passion for children and sports.

Essential Functions:

• Teaches programs using provided curriculum and curriculum of their own design emphasizing skill development, academics and the YMCA's core values of Caring, Honest, Respect and Responsibility.
• Demonstrates designed skills and outcomes to foster learning and skill development.
• Maintains group focus and attention to activities being run, has strong coaching presence able to positively redirect participants where needed.
• Maintains a safe teaching environment by reducing risks, ensures guidelines are followed, and age appropriate play.
• Prepares for each class session reviewing and practicing skills, and activities. Sets up activity area in advance, cleans up after.
• Provides feedback to players in real time to help them improve their skills, uses positive encouragement and motivational statements.
• Serves as a role model setting the tone of expected behavior.
• Communicates with parents. Shares successes, challenges and information in a professional and respectful manner.
• Keeps accurate records for attendance.
• Ensures policies and procedures for attendance, participation and safety are followed at all times.
• Attends meetings, required trainings, events and additional functions within the YMCA as needed.
• To be seen as a leader for our Y by engaging with families, children and other Y employees.