Hours: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM Monday-Thursday

FIND YOUR PURPOSE. FIND YOUR Y.

Kids are our Cause and serving the families of our communities is the passion of YMCA Childcare. As a member of our team, you will find no shortage of talented, passionate people ready to help you grow and succeed — all the while building a brighter future for children, families, and communities.

WE ARE...

• Mission-Led
• Innovation-Driven
• Locally Inspired
• Safety-Obsessed

Summer Learning Academy Teacher is responsible for planning, implementing, and leading the educational activities of the SLA program under the supervision of the SLA program Liaison/Site Director. The SLA program Teacher guides the academic and social development of children ensuring a safe, enriching, and healthy learning environment that promotes progress and learning.

Duties and Responsibilities

• The SLA program Teacher must have the competencies, skills, and proven leadership ability to successfully carry out the YMCA mission, goals, and visions for serving the community. The SLA program Teacher will be responsible for the following:
• Prepare lesson plans for Math and Literacy activities.
• Work with the site director/liaison to administer the pre- and post-reading and math assessments.
• Attend all required training and staff meetings.
• Instruct and facilitate lesson plans and activities and lead the classroom according to the program outline and quality requirements.
• Ensure the 1:10 ratio is maintained throughout the literacy and math portion of the day.
• Proactively manage classroom behavior.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the individual needs of students (e.g. inclusion accommodations, language strategies).
• Monitor and report to Site Director/Liaison weekly attendance, student progress, and behavior issues.
• Assist the site director/liaison with planning and attend the parent/caregiver workshops as needed.
• Set up the classroom according to the weekly theme to create a stimulating learning environment.
• Set up for and clean up after all classroom activities.

Education, Experience, and Certifications

• Current State teaching certification
• A minimum of two years of teaching experience in early childhood or elementary education
• Bachelor’s degree required.
  

Employee Benefits

• Being part of a TALENTED team, with an opportunity to make an impact on others.
• Diverse and inclusive culture and opportunity to participate in Employee Resource Groups for inclusion and mental wellness.
• NO WEEKEND WORK SCHEDULE (seasonal paid trainings will be announced two months in advance)
• FREE Y Membership with the ability to upgrade to a family membership, 20% discount on Y programs for the whole family, including personal training, camp, and more.
• Childcare Summer Day Camp child’s enrollment is 50% off
• Bi-weekly competitive pay, mileage reimbursement, paid orientations, and training.
• Paid CPR certification and fingerprinting
• Able to open a bank account through Truist Bank
• Benefits Package including Virtual Doctor visits, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Insurances (Cancer, Accident, Critical Illness), and eligibility to enroll in a 403(b)-tax-deferred account at the beginning of employment.
• PTO (Paid Time Off) based on hours worked and years of service (available after 2 years). PTO-eligible employees are also eligible to donate or receive PTO from the Pay it Forward fund (used to provide pay during emergencies).
• Free YMCA t-shirts for Day Camp
• Seasonal discounts for entertainment and retailers.
• Free access to Right Now Media at work with a large variety of mental health services.
• Career Advancement Opportunities

MAKE A DIFFERENCE. WORK AT THE Y.