For over 125 years, the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles has been a leader in building strong kids, families and communities by offering programs such as meals for senior citizens, organized sports for children, yoga classes, swimming, physical fitness, and more
Join the Culver-Palms Family YMCA as Child Care Teacher!
Under the supervision of the Child Care Site Director or Site Coordinator, the Afterschool Counselor/Child Care Teacher will be responsible for overseeing 10 to 14 school-age children (Pre-K to 5th grade) and engaging in daily activities and recreation.
Job responsibilities include:
•Checking children in daily, verifying attendance and safety
•Engaging in daily activities, including, but not limited to sports, games, recreation, homework assistance, arts and crafts, service projects, etc.
•Attending bi-monthly staff meetings
•Weekly curriculum planning
•Creating and maintaining strong relationships with parents, staff and children
•Creating monthly enrichment opportunities for children afterschool. Example include: Soccer Club, Cooking Club, Art Club, Gardening Club, Movie Making Club, Theater Club, Science Club, Nature Club, Comic Book Club, Painting Club, etc.
Requirements:
2 units in ECE or Child Development (Applicants with less than 12 units in Child Development, NEED NOT APPLY)
months experience working with children ages 4 to 12
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•Must love working with children 4 years-old to 12 years-old and their families.
•Current CPR and First Aid
•Candidates must be able to commit until the end of June 2010, but we strongly prefer candidates who are looking to advance in Child Care and remain a member of the team year-around.
•Hours are typically between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm with additional staff meetings and trainings. 20 to 25 hours/per week.
•Full time hours available during winter, spring and summer vacation. We have morning shifts (6:45 am to 11:00 am), mid-day shifts (11:00 am to 3:00 pm) and afterschool shifts (2:00 pm to 6:00 pm).
No appointment necessary! Please send an e-mail to christopherjefferson@ymcala.org and simply put “Yes, I’ll see you Thursday!in the header.
You are required to bring the following to the interview:
•Current Resume and References Names and Phone Numbers
•Cover Letter
•Transcripts (transcripts must show at least 12 units in Child Development or Early Childhood Development)
•CPR and First Aid (optional)
•Other information that will “make you shine,including: (portfolios, letters of reference and experience, curriculum samples, etc.)
YMCA Child care interviews are intended to be fun! So, please come with a positive attitude and fun spirit! Dress business casual, and make sure to bring and cover letter and resume, transcripts showing at least 12 units, and a list of references with phone numbers! You are also welcome to bring portfolios that will help “show us who you are!
EOE
Location: Culver City, CA
Compensation: $9/HOURLY DOE
This is a part-time job.
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