Description
Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Achievers Instructor is responsible for delivering specialized curriculum aimed at fostering college and career readiness, building positive relationships, enhancing life skills and developing leadership capabilities among middle- and high school students. This role will facilitate structured activities throughout the school year to promote the holistic growth of program participants. Additionally, the Achievers Instructor will also support summer programs and experiences to ensure year-round engagement and impact.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Program Quality and Growth
- Responsible for implementing lesson plans, and weekly enrichment activities to promote individual child development.
Assess the needs and interests of individuals and groups and adjust instructional program activities accordingly, given the available materials, equipment or center.
Assist in developing curricula and plan course content and methods of instruction; evaluate and revise curricula as needed.Prepares all materials and supplies for planned activities.Designs and arranges classrooms for program activities to provide a proper learning environment.Takes charge of all specialized activities and assist children during all activities where adult help is needed.Assists in reporting suspected child abuse and neglect to supervisor, following organizational process and documentation.Work closely with the school staff to maintain relationships, to work together to improve student and community needs.Work with Executive Director and Data Specialist to ensure delivery of curriculum and all grant-related metrics.Be willing and able to complete other duties as directed by supervisor.Safety and Risk Management
Ensures all Tampa Y standards and best practices are implemented and followed. Applies YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to best practices, emergency procedures, medical and disciplinary situations and child abuse prevention.Ensures the health and safety of all children.Assists in inspecting classrooms and grounds to ensure the safety, orderliness, sanitation and cleanliness of facilities.Assists in conducting visual health checks on children for health concerns, including ringworm, head lice or other health conditions and reports immediately to the Senior Program Director.Team Leadership
Assist with the following :
Follows proper staffing and ratios within the Afterschool program at all times.Creating and maintaining meaningful and impactful relationships with the families, supervisor and colleaguesAttends and participates in workshops, in-service training and other meetings to acquire and disseminate information.Keeps all associates on task through communicating clearly about curriculum and activity objectives.Responsible for activity management.Supports special events.Grant Administration
Document all necessary administrative forms as directed by Executive Director and / or Data SpecialistWorks with grant team to submit all required grant data in a timely manner and attend meetings with funders as requested by the Senior Program Director.Requirements
Education / Experience Required :
Must be at least 21 years of age.High School Diploma or equivalent required.Prior childcare experience preferred.Must have reliable transportation and able to drive to satellite sites, events and YMCA locations.Ability to quickly build rapport and develop effective relationships with children to achieve goals.Basic knowledge of behavior modification theories and practices.Basic knowledge of current educational techniques and practices.Skilled in verbal communication with children and conflict resolution.Ability to assist in the planning, organizing and implementing of childhood education curriculums.Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.Ability to handle confidential information.Ability to use a computer and related software.Ability to implement safety procedures.Ability to work effectively with others.Certifications / Trainings Required :
Must obtain within 30 days of employment and then maintain current certifications in CPR and First Aid.Maintain other required certifications.Must attend all mandatory trainings / meetings.WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job includes, but not limited to :
The employee needs sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise programming activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and authorized work phone / smart device.Ability to instruct and observe participants during program activities.The employee frequently is required to see, observe, and hear all participants, and make sound judgments and decisions.Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position, including, but not limited to, leading class, walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.Ability to sit and reach and must be able to move around the work environment.Hear noises and distress signals in the program environment, including in the classroom and anywhere around the zone of responsibility.Must have flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.Ability to lift and move a minimum of 30 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Ability to work in a variety of environments, specifically those subject to extreme humidity / dampness, heat and cold.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.This position requires reliable transportation and willing to travel, if needed.This position may require availability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.recblid h3xhkq45xpj74s4lee5z55wbl2llmn
