Childcare Afterschool Teacher

The YMCA currently has Full-time and Part-time childcare Teacher positions available in South Orange County.

The key roles of the Teacher position include:

• Plan, implement, and oversee curriculum-aligned activities for participants, including homework assistance, social-emotional learning, arts and crafts, STEM / STEAM, and physical education.
• Foster youth success through mentorship, guidance, and encouragement, actively encouraging program engagement and participation.
• Communicate and work effectively with participants, staff, parents, school personnel, and community partners.
• Record and maintain daily attendance and other documentation as required.
• Preferred availability: Opening shifts - 6:30am to 8:00am; Part-time shifts - 1:30pm to 6:00pm; Full-time positions also available.

Qualifications

Requirements & Experience for Teacher:

• Be over the age of 18.
• Experience working with children ages 5-12 in a daycare, after-school program, or camp required (6 months for Teacher 2 and 1 year for Teacher 3).
• Teacher 2: 12 units in Child Development or a related field.
• Teacher 3: 12 college units with 6 units in Child Development and/or Education. 6 units may be in Psychology, Sociology, Recreation, Physical Education, Art, and Music. 15-hour preventative health practice certifications within 90 days of employment. Complete YMCA Core trainings within the first 60 days of employment.
• Upload your transcripts when applying.

Benefits of working with the Y:

• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Part-time and Full-time positions are available.
• FREE Workout Classes.
• FREE Pool Access.
• FREE Training and Certifications.
• FREE Virtual Health Care Solutions (Teledoc).
• Program Discounts up to 100 percent off child care programs.
• Paid Sick Time.
• YMCA Retirement Fund.
• Community Impact.
• Medical and Dental Benefits available for Full-time staff.

The YMCA has opportunities available in the areas below: