Certified Teacher After School Program

The North Georgia YMCA is seeking a Certified Teacher to join our After School team! The Certified Teacher will provide after-school services focused on student learning and development, academic enrichment, homework help, mentoring, and more. This is a rewarding opportunity to help children in your area. We are looking for someone with experience in the education field to come and help us create a fun, exciting, and safe place for Rossville Elementary Schoolers to learn. Shifts for this part time position are Monday-Friday 3pm-5pm each day school is in session.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement daily lesson/activity plans within established Georgia Department of Education guidelines
• Make education and learning relevant/relatable
• Teach and evaluate academic lessons
• Ensure the children's safety
• Provide individual and group education
• Help students develop positive attitudes toward learning and studying
• Make ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child
• Maintain positive relationships and effective communication with parents/guardians
• Engage parents as volunteers at home
• Maintain program site and equipment
• Maintain required program records
• Monitor and engage in educational activities
• Attend and participate in other program activities, staff meetings, and staff training
• Handle emergencies as they occur
• Develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Current teaching certification required
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Previous experience working with children in an academic setting required
• Previous experience with diverse populations preferred

Training Upon Hire:

• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications required within 30 days of hire
• New Employee Orientation within one week of hire

Physical Demands:

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

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

A BETTER US STARTS WITH U! Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively impacts people’s lives. We are seeking to add new members to our team who are motivated and committed to serving others. Whether you are experienced or not, we will provide the resources and training needed for you to grow and succeed. If you want more than just a job – if you’re looking to discover a sense of purpose and opportunities to contribute to the greater good – then the Y is the place for you. Join us!