Y Readers Teacher

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Program Director and Site Director and consistent with the Christian mission of the YMCA, the Y Readers Teacher will be responsible for planning and implementing literacy-based activities for students participating in the program, providing each participant with the opportunity to develop physically, mentally, spiritually and socially.

 PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Use student data to plan literacy instruction that includes differentiation based on individual student needs
• Execute lesson plans as an integral part of the daily program, making changes as they become necessary
• Analyze and use student data to build groupings and inform instruction
• Facilitate test administration to ensure high validity rate
• Implement arrival procedures to ensure the safety of students
• Provide guidance to Teacher Assistants, Counselors, and volunteers that allows them to support instruction
• Assist with parent communication, including phone calls, written communication and parent meetings
• Implement positive behavior management practices
• Build and maintain positive relationships with students, staff, and parents
• Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment
• Assist with other duties as assigned

 YMCA COMPETENCIES:

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fundraising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

 EDUCATION & SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Current NC teaching certification required
• Minimum 1 year of experience teaching literacy in grades PK-3 required
• Recommendation by principal required
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to adapt to changing needs and circumstances
• Ability to problem solve
• Training and certifications required by the Quality Standards within allotted timeframe

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time.
• Exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids. 
• Must be able to lift and/or assist children up to 65 pounds in weight.
• Must be able to lift and carry supplies weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to stand or sit while maintaining alertness for several hours at a time. 
• Requires bending, pulling, crouching, leaning, kneeling, and walking, pushing, climbing, and jumping 
• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing in such a way as to be easily understood by children, staff and parents.  
• Visual and auditory ability to supervise and respond to critical situations with children.  
• Must be able to move freely and quickly through the facility and alternate program locations including outdoors and field trips.