Job Description
Job Description
Georgia Mountains YMCA
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title : YMCA Tutor
Supervised By : YMCA Program Director
Job Summary : This position will be for qualified educators, college-students, and community members to support classroom instruction and scholars’ learning experiences in the YMCA Afterschool program at the following locations : Myers Elementary School, Oakwood Elementary School, Sardis Elementary School, McEver Elementary School. The shift hours will be self-managed between the hours of 2-6pm.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated knowledge of research-based instructional strategies that engage all students
- Content area expertise
- Ability to identify scholar learning needs, deliver appropriately
- Strong working knowledge of instructional shifts necessary for alignment to the Common Core State Standards.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, and adjust and adapt instructional strategies swiftly given the short duration of summer programs (4 – 6 weeks).
- Evidence of efficacy and willingness to be a team player.
Additional Qualifications
Academic skills – proficiency in (elementary) math and literacy.Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback.Commitment to teamwork and collaboration with diverse populations.Desire to work with (elementary) scholars and their families in under-resourced communities.Outstanding verbal, written, and technological (computer / internet) skills.Ability to build relationships and influence scholars, staff, community members & families.Demonstrated leadership ability.Excellent organizational and communication skills.Committed to the goals of the program and approach.Love and respect for children.Evidence of efficacy and willingness to be a team player.Belief and commitment to the Y’s mission and values.Responsibilities
Implementing collaborative teaching strategies with academic and / or enrichment teachers to a cluster of scholars.Supporting the development and delivery of relevant, engaging, and rigorous lessons.Ensuring the academic and social development of scholars throughout the course of the program.Serving as a role model for an assigned group of scholars.Working with teachers to identify scholar needs and develop instructional plans and practices to best support scholars.Monitoring scholars’ educational and social progress and making necessary recommendations for adjustments.Supporting classroom and behavior management consistently to develop a safe and productive learning environment.Maintaining attendance and supporting classroom procedures / functions.Supervising scholars during classroom transitions as well as during lunch, snack, recess, etc.Assisting in field trips and special events.Professional Growth
Gain hands-on experience developing and implementing lessons with certified teachers.Develop collaborative and co-teaching strategies.Utilize data-driven and differentiated instructional techniques.Deliver lessons with high-quality and rigorous curriculum.Work with experienced staff in implementing positive discipline strategies.Engage in best practices to support achievement in under-resourced communities.Gain experience relationship building with scholars, staff professionals, and families.EMPLOYEE NAME : ____________________________
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YMCA Mission : To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
8 / 2024