POSITION: OPERATION LITTLE LEARNERS PROGRAM FACILITATOR
PART TIME: 10-15/wk
Pay: $18-$21 DOE
NON-EXEMPT
Do you love working with kids?!
Are you interested in providing children ages 6 months-5 years with structured, hands-on classroom activities?
Then working as a Program Facilitator for Operation Little Learners at the Armed Services YMCA is for you! The program is designed to prepare children ages 2-5 with formal schooling while their parent is present to also learn and guide their way. This position also facilitates our Operation Wiggle Room classes, age 6 months-24 months.
Design and implement daily curriculum/lesson plans for program participants. Interact with children using appropriate preschool aged development techniques.
Education and Experience Requirements
At least 6 months beginner experience working with children ages 6 months through 5 years is required. Associates degree required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Part time position. Must be able available to work M-Th 8:00am through 2:00PM. Team participation in a few evening & weekend events per year is required. This job may not require the entire length of time but candidate will need to be available. Sessions/classes are broken up by age and students attend a 55-minute session M-Th. Log daily attendance and submit at the end of each week. Must possess or be able to obtain Pediatric and Adult CPR. Apply by sending your resume. The right candidate will shadow experience facilitators at one of our ASYMCA branches.
Qualifications:
- College degree or CDA credentials focusing on child development or related field preferred; equivalent experience may be substituted.
- Prior experience working with children required.
- 2+ years’ experience working with children in a group setting preferred.
- CPR and First Aid certification required within 15 days of hire.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in writing reports and lesson plans.
- Able to identify and respond properly to various childcare situations (e.g., illness, abuse).
- Able to work after school hours.
- Able to present a professional and positive demeanor.
- Ensure a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
- Highly self-motivated and able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.
- ASYMCA 29 Palms is located on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center. Must have pass pre-requisite for base clearance. If no current access, you will be provided sponsorship access through ASYMCA.
- Occasionally lifts, carries and balances objects weighing up to 30 pounds.
- Must be able to pass a Criminal History Background Check.
- Adhere to ASYMCA’s organization procedures and policies.
- Ensure the YMCA’s core values (responsibility, respect, caring, and honesty) are incorporated into the facilitation and curriculum of programming.
- Volunteerism – Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition when assigned to programs under your direction.
- Influence – Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict.
- Innovation – Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities.
- Project Management – develops plans and manages best practices through team engagement.
- Emotional Maturity – Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance.
Skills Required
- At least six months of experience working with children ages 6 months through 5 years
- Associate degree in child development or a related field
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field
- College degree or CDA credentials focused on child development or a related field
- Prior experience working with children
- Two or more years of experience working with children in a group setting
- Pediatric and Adult CPR certification, or ability to obtain it
- CPR and First Aid certification within 15 days of hire
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency writing reports and lesson plans
- Ability to identify and appropriately respond to childcare situations, including illness and abuse
- Ability to work Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Availability for occasional evening and weekend events
- Ability to work after-school hours
- Professional and positive demeanor
- Ability to maintain classroom hygiene, cleanliness, safety, and child security standards
- Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- Ability to pass the prerequisite for base clearance and obtain access to the Marine Corps installation
- Ability to occasionally lift, carry, and balance objects weighing up to 30 pounds
- Ability to pass a criminal history background check
- Ability to adhere to organizational procedures and policies
- Ability to incorporate YMCA core values into program facilitation and curriculum
- Ability to provide volunteer orientation, training, development, and recognition when assigned
- Empathetic listening and conflict communication skills
- Ability to develop plans and manage program best practices through team engagement
- Emotional maturity and non-threatening behavior-management skills
What We Do
The Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) is a charity dedicated to serving active duty junior enlisted military service members and their families, providing support and services to enhance military life and increase resilience.
