Foreign Language Spanish Instructor (Dodge YMCA)

The Dodge YMCA is seeking a Foreign Language Spanish Instructor.

Job Description Salary: $17.00 - $32.00 Hourly Responsibilities The Dodge YMCA is seeking a Foreign Language Spanish Instructor who will be responsible for planning and implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum that supports and encourages the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs of preschool students. The overall major functions of the Foreign Language Spanish Instructor also include:

• Provide a fun, safe, and positive experience for all participants.
• Demonstrate strong service and hospitality with all constituents, including, but not limited to, program participants and parents/guardians.
• Create an all-inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Teach progressive lessons and provide opportunities to demonstrate learned skills.
• Embody the YMCA Core Values.

Benefits The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members, including retirement benefits, medical, paid time off, free YMCA membership, and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (i.e., full-time or part-time), tenure, and/or the number of hours scheduled to work. Click here for more information.

How To Apply If you would like to be a member of our dynamic team, please complete our online application and submit your résumé and a thoughtful cover letter that explains your interest in the role and our organization.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Previous experience working with children from birth and up required.
• Previous experience working with small groups or with multiple people within a customer service field is a plus.
• CPR and First Aid certifications preferred.
• Must be willing to take all training required by the YMCA.

Essential Functions

• Supervise participants and all program activities.
• Follow all procedures and standards established by the law or the Y, make ADA accommodations where appropriate, and maintain the program site, equipment, and required program records.
• Nurture participants through purposeful programming and create lesson plans that are age-appropriate and focused on a learning goal.
• Create a positive rapport and build relationships with participants and their primary caregivers.
• Provide opportunities for hands-on learning experiences that primary caregivers can support or participate in with the participants.
• Build client relationships and possess strong customer service skills.
• Provide and welcome ongoing dialogue with parents/guardians and caregivers about their child’s needs and progress and connect families to the Y.
• Attend and participate in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Must enjoy working with children of varying ages.
• Willing to attend staff meetings and training sessions as appropriate.
• Comfortable with promoting classes and talking about registrations and program offerings.
• Host classes that engage young learners in fun, hands-on educational activities that adult caregivers can support.
• Classes can range from 30 minutes to 2 hours based on the age group.
• Prepare weekly lessons or activities in advance to be submitted to the Early Childhood Director.