Reading & Math Specialist

Description
Job Title: Math and Literacy SpecialistDate: August 2022Reports to: Youth Enrichment Director and Branch Executive DirectorFLSA Status: Part Time Non-Exempt Leadership Level: Team LeaderPrimary Department: Before and After School Enrichment
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. This position is responsible for managing and administering child care programs at designated YMCA program locations. This responsibility includes supervising child care staff, creating and/or supporting the implementation of appropriate lesson plan intervention, and maintaining site records, and additional programs responsibilities to ensure state licensure compliance and overall effective program management. Requires travel to and from branch locations for assigned duties, trainings, or meetings, or work programs in other areas as needed.
OUR CULTURE:
Our mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all - and core values - Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility and Faith - are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger.
The Akron Area YMCA stands with others in denouncing prejudice, racism, intolerance, and all other forms of discrimination. We are committed to our mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. In the 150-year history of the Akron Area YMCA we have always and will continue to be dedicated to doing more, doing better, and thus becoming a champion of change in our community.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Design and implement math and literacy lesson plans.
2. Communicate with the YMCA and school personnel and parents of children regarding reading levels and rate of progress.
3. Comply with all ODJFS state licensing, Step Up to Quality, and YMCA and school district standards for all programs.
4. Gather and compile data; and link that data to student learning and instruction and success.
5. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
6. Work with other Youth Enrichment Director and other staff members to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to the district requirements.
7. Implement the use of technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
8. Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.
9. Be a positive role model for students and support the mission of the YMCA and the school district.
10. Manage student behavior in accordance with YMCA policies.
11. Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
12. Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
13. Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
14. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
15. Attend and participate in YMCA meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
16. Performs other duties as assigned.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Developing Self & Others: Supports participants in achieving their goals. Proactively shares information, experiences, lessons learned, and suggestions to help others be more successful.
• Collaboration: Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community.
• Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs.
• Communication and Influence: Writes clearly and concisely, using correct grammar, vocabulary, and appropriate tone for the message or audience. Speaks in a clear articulate manner.
• Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience working in a classroom setting.
• Previous experience with diverse populations preferred.
• ODJFS: Must qualify under ODJFS stipulations to be a site administrator, Career Pathways Level (CPL) 3 or higher and/or School Age Endorsement Certification required
• Must be able to provide a copy of High school diploma, a completed medical form (JFS 01296) and undergo a BCI/FBI background check prior to first day of work.
• Certifications in CPR, First Aid, Communicable Disease and Child Abuse Prevention are required to be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Must maintain professionalism and have strong communication, organization and administrative skills
• Must believe in YMCA's philosophy and mission and be willing to teach, model and implement character development values
• Must be flexible and take initiative as well as maintain a positive and professional attitude

WORK ENVIRONMENT & 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Indoor and outdoor work required.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.