Substitute Pre School Teacher / Program Staff en Armed Services YMCA of The U S A

Job Title:               Substitute Preschool Teacher / Program Staff  
Reports to:            Executive Director
Classification:       Part-time
FLSA Status:         Non-Exempt
Hours:                   Hours will vary. On a need basis. Hours can be 9:00 am – 1:00 pm M, W, F and 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Tue and Th. Our programs are based on the distinct need in our community; there is potential for hours to adjust. This position may range from 4 - 30 hours per week. 
Salary:                 $13.75 per hour
Summary
Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) is not your typical YMCA.  Our mission and focus are the resiliency of military families and the challenges they face as they provide for the safety and security of our nation. We serve all branches of our armed forces.
 
The Program Staff will provide daily assistance to the Pre-School Teacher(s) and Executive Director in carrying out the program responsibilities of the facility including, but not limited to education, health, welfare and safety of children. 
 
This position will be a substitute preschool teacher when one of our teachers is out. This position will be part time and on a need bases ranging from 4 - 30 hours per week. 
 
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Including, but not limited to:
Under the direction of the Pre-School Teacher and/or Executive Director, the Program Staff is responsible for the overall program operations including, but not limited to:
 
Education – Health - Welfare and safety – Compliance - Supervision of classroom and aides, including orientation and training - Customer service - Branch and program visibility
 
QUALIFICATIONS 
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• At least 18 years of age; a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate; one year or more of college preferred.
• Proven track record and positive experience in working with children, preferably in a program setting.
• Experience preferred in one or more of the following areas: childcare settings, program development, songs/music, skits, crafts, sports, aquatics, recreational games, etc.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Must be detail oriented, possess strong organizational and time management skills.
• Responsible, well organized, and demonstrate initiative.
• Must have excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• First Aid, CPR and AED certifications to be obtained within 60 days of hire.
• Must have a valid child abuse history clearance. 
• Must successfully complete ASYMCA background check; and must successfully complete the Missouri State Police Criminal Record Check and F.B.I. fingerprints screening. Results are required at time of hire.

• Assist the pre-school teachers in the implementation of daily ASYMCA Programs activities, ensuring that the programs meet the highest quality standards and needs of the public. 
• Follow protocol for reporting incidents and for emergency procedures.
• Complete projects in a timely manner.
• Be able to articulate the center programs to prospective and new families and the community. 
• Participate in special projects, staff trainings and, meetings. 
• Encourage and recommend volunteer opportunities that support the ASYMCA mission.

 
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.
The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.