Afterschool Group Teacher Fall 2024 - Spring 2025

About us

Flushing YMCA Beacon 189 is a small business in Flushing, NY. We are professional, fast-paced and social.

Our work environment includes:

• Growth opportunities

A day in the life of an Afterschool Senior Counselor

The Afterschool Senior Counselor plays a critical role in the successful operation of the Afterschool program. The Afterschool Senior Counselor is responsible for providing a safe and positive environment for school age children and provide opportunities for learning, interaction and academic/personal growth. Afterschool Counselors plan and implement meaningful activities, lesson plans and special events that are structured, age-appropriate, fun, exciting, challenging, and values based in the areas of arts, STEM, character development, literacy, creative expression, community service, physical fitness and/or nutrition. The incumbent will also promote an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces the diversity of all staff and participants, and promotes a positive spirit.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the health, safety and well-being of participants in the program by providing appropriate supervision at all times.
• Plan and implement meaningful activities, lesson plans, and special events that are age-appropriate, exciting, challenging, and values based in the areas of arts, STEM, character development, creative expression, community service, physical fitness, and/or nutrition.
• Prepare the learning environment, lessons, and necessary supplies for program activities.
• Support the coordinate and presentation of a culminating performance at the end of the program cycle, if applicable.
• Provide support to Activity Specialists with activity implementation.
• Assist children with homework and academic enhancement activities.
• Work cooperatively with program and school staff.
• Promote an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces the diversity of all participants.
• Create and maintain a strength-based, youth-focused atmosphere that is consistent and sensitive to the needs of participants with learning, emotional, or behavioral differences.
• Serve as a positive role model for participants.
• Maintain accurate program documentation (attendance, sign in/out forms, behavior reports, incident reports, and accident reports, as appropriate).
• Understand and communicate the YMCA’s core values and the goals of the Y After School program to participants and care givers.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with parents and guardians through regular communication about their child’s strengths and areas of growth.
• Actively participate in training sessions, designated meetings, and special events.
• Adhere to all Department of Health, YMCA of Greater
• New York, and funder standards, expectations, and regulations.
• Other activities and duties as needed that address the ongoing health and well-being of our staff and members.
• Maintain sanitary habits in accordance with CDC guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college credits preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience working with youth under the age of 13 in a group setting.

Key dates

The afterschool season begins on September 1, 2023 and ends on June 30, 2024. Y Afterschool programs operate from 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm, Monday - Friday and during public school breaks.

We offer an exciting and innovative work environment with a culture committed to serving all members of our community.

Benefits:

The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members including retirement benefits, medical, paid-time off, free YMCA membership and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (ie. full-time or part-time), tenure and/or the number of hours scheduled to work. Click herefor more information.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.17 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• Afternoon shift
• After school
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• In order to apply, you would need a High School Diploma, do you have your High School Diploma, or a higher degree?
• Please list 2-3 dates and time ranges that you could do an online Zoom interview.
• Are you available to work Monday - Friday: 2pm - 6pm?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person