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YMCA Youth Development Teacher at YMCA of San Diego County

Application Deadline

6/25/2021 11:55 PM Pacific

Date Posted
6/17/2021
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Number of Openings
30
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$15.00
Length of Work Year
10 Months
Employment Type
Part Time

Job Summary

Job Summary

Looking to start your career in Child Development? Have a sincere interest in bettering the lives of our San Diego Youth? Are you 18 or older? Want to go to the Gym & Pool for FREE ? GROW YOUR CAREER AT OUR Y LOCATION(S) BELOW! SOUTH BAY FAMILY YMCA | MISSION VALLEY YMCA | COPLEY PRICE FAMILY YMCA DAN MCKINNEY FAMILY YMCA | RYAN FAMILY YMCA | JOE AND MARY MOTTINO FAMILY YMCA | TOBY WELLS FAMILY YMCA | JOHN DAVIS FAMILY YMCA Y would I apply? FREE Complete Gym Membership FREE Workout Classes FREE Pool Access Work with Your Friends - Text them the link to this page now! Build Your Resume Opportunities for Growth Community Involvement PART TIME Perks FREE Family Membership Paid Sick Leave Paid Professional Development Opportunities Sound good? (We think so, too!) Here’s what you would do: 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 “OK, I’m sold!” What do I need to qualify? 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, Soc

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Looking for Child & Youth Development (CYD) focused candidates to work with youth in a Licensed before and/or after-school program setting. The Youth Development Teacher (YDT) role is the next position, after Youth the Development Aide, in the Licensed CYD department. The YDT works as a part of a team to not only ensure the program is meeting/exceeding all licensing standards, but creating an environment that is welcoming, safe and constantly evolving. As a YDT you are able to work independently with a group of youth and follow the daily calendar of activities that are meant to improve academic growth, build character and keep all participants engaged. As a Youth Development Teacher you will hone several professional skillsets, including written & verbal communication, problem solving, leadership, positive behavior management and facilitation. This experience will not only help support professional growth within the YMCA, but anywhere you want to go.

Individuals selected for this position receive a free family membership, paid sick leave (once accrued), paid professional development opportunities and training. All YMCA staff have a great opportunity to be a part of an organization that positively impacts the lives of others!   

What a Youth Development Teacher Does…

  • 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.

What We Look for in a Youth Development Teacher…

  • Must be 18 years of age or older and a high school graduate.
  • Completion, with passing grades, of 12 semester units in Child Development (CD) or related field.  (Related fields can include: Arts, Early Childhood Education, Education, Humanities, Physical Education, Psychology, Recreation, Sociology, and Theater)
    • Completion, with passing grades, of 6 units with 6 more units of current enrollment in Child Development or related field will be considered.
  • Minimum of 6 months working in a child and youth development, education, or comparable setting preferred.

 

 

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