Youth Development Teacher

YMCA
Hourly
$19.69
$23.63
How to Apply
Apply Online
Resumes Accepted Until
Have a sincere interest in bettering the lives of our San Diego Youth?
Job Description

The Youth Development Teacher works directly with youth in a Community Care Licensed before and/or after-school setting at either a YMCA facility or a local elementary school site. As part of a team, they impact youth’s lives by helping youth learn, grow, and develop. By exemplifying and teaching skills through both formal and informal lessons, in a safe and supportive environment, the Youth Development Teacher leads youth in becoming great citizens. Under the supervision of the Site Supervisor, the Youth Development Teacher leads the program management and supervision of a group of children 5-12 years of age, along with the planning, implementation, and facilitation of activities and events for participants. The YMCA of San Diego County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. We are committed to a diverse workforce. 

Qualifications
  • Must be 18 or older
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Education Requirements, per CA State Licensing Standards:
    • Completion, with passing grades, of 12 semester units in Child Development (CD) or related fields
    • OR  Completion, with passing grades, of (6) units of Child Development (CD) or related field AND currently enrolled in the other (6) units of CD or related fields
      • For each of the above, “Related fields" can include: Recreation, Art/Theater, Music, Dance, Physical Education, Human Services/Social Welfare (Nursing, Psychology, Sociology or Home Economics) Elementary/Middle School teacher credential courses or ECE/CD or School Age units
  • Must have 6 months of experience working in a child and youth development, education or comparable setting
  • CPR/AED, and First Aid Certification, must include Adult and Child/Infant, obtained within 30 days of hire and must be from one of the following certifying organizations:
    • American Red Cross
    • American Heart Association
    • American Safety & Health Institute
Essential Functions
  • Assists in the program management and supervision of a group of children 5-12 years of age, along with the planning, implementation, and facilitation of activities and events for participants
  • Implement age-appropriate program activities that engage students in active and meaningful experiences
  • Collaborate with school personnel and program partners to align high quality academic activities and coordinate student services
  • Provide positive behavior guidance that supports the developmental, social-emotional, and physical needs of all students