Teacher Tutor bei YMCA of Western North Carolina

Description

ABOUT US  

The nonprofit YMCA of Western North Carolina strengthens local communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Founded in 1889, we engage more than 100,000 people – regardless of age, income, or background – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the region’s health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support the community. We do this through seven YMCAs, dozens of program sites, and YMCA Camp Watia. As the state’s largest provider of licensed school-age childcare, we give more than 1,000 children a day the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. We are made up of people of all ages, from all backgrounds, working side by side to ensure that everyone can reach their full potential with dignity. Our core values are caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, and they guide everything we do. We are committed to being an organization that exposes and addresses social constraints that limit and/or negatively affect all humans from all walks of life. We recruit staff who are passionate about giving back to the community, helping people, and upholding our core values. For more information, please visit ymcawnc.org.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Afterschool Teacher/Tutor provides academic enrichment and mentorship for middle and high school students in YMCA out-of-school-time programs. Tutors lead Power Hour sessions designed to support core subjects, literacy, and life skills, while serving as positive role models.

This role is designed for certified teachers who want to extend their impact beyond the classroom. One teacher will also lead the YMCA’s Youth & Government program, helping teens develop leadership and civic engagement skills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Plan and deliver Power Hour tutoring sessions for middle and high school students (minimum 2 days/week; ~3 hours/week, including 30 minutes planning).
• Provide targeted academic support (e.g., middle school math, literacy, or subject-specific tutoring).
• Lead enrichment programming such as the Youth & Government program to build civic awareness and leadership skills.
• Serve as a role model for positive behavior, setting clear expectations while fostering a supportive environment.
• Collaborate with Program Coordinators, Site Directors, and school partners to ensure program quality and student success.
• Demonstrate YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
• Models inclusive behaviors and embraces all dimensions of diversity
• Supports service line/department in actively working toward association-level objectives, as measured by identified goals/KPIs
• Participates in the budgeting process within their service line/department and serves as a good steward of association resources

ABOUT YOU

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age or older.
• Current/Past NC Teaching Certification (required).
• Middle or high school certification preferred. Subject-area certifications (e.g., math, literacy) considered if relevant (6th grade + acceptable).
• Minimum 1 year of classroom or youth instruction experience preferred.
• Strong classroom management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Passion for working with teens in both academic and enrichment settings.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Exceptional group management, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Must possess oral, auditory, and written communication skills appropriate for interacting with children and adults.
• Must be capable of implementing an after-school site's daily administrative, program-related, and supervisory responsibilities.
• Flexibility with the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.

PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE JOB

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.

• Must be able to routinely perform the following moderate physical activities: climb, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, reach with hands, sit, walk, and stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Must possess finger dexterity, be able to grasp, and perform repetitive motion.
• Must be able to talk, hear, and have visual acuity.

PART-TIME BENEFITS

• Free individual membership to all YMCA of WNC locations
• Discounted membership for household members
• Discounted program fees (swim lessons, youth sports, summer camp and more)
• Start a 403(b) smart savings account on day one of employment (optional) and begin eligibility for YMCA retirement plan
• Professional development opportunities through local and Y-USA trainings 

The YMCA of Western North Carolina is committed to equal opportunity in terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, faith, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies.

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