Afterschool Instructor

Job Details

Job Location: Heritage YMCA ELOP - Tustin, CA 92782

Position Type: Part Time

Salary Range: $16.50 - $18.00 Hourly

About the Role:
We’re looking for a passionate and reliable Expanded Learning Program After school Instructor to join our team at Heritage Elementary School in Tustin. This role plays a key part in providing safe, engaging, and enriching after school experiences for students in our Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP).

An ideal candidate will bring a calm, grounded approach that offers consistency and reassurance to students. They will have experience working in environments where clear routines and structure are essential, and demonstrate a trauma-informed lens with sensitivity toward students navigating behavioral challenges or periods of change. The ideal candidate is committed to building trust and meaningful relationships with students and families, while also showing flexibility and professionalism when collaborating with diverse teams and school staff.

• Plan, implement, and oversee curriculum-aligned activities for participants, including homework assistance, social-emotional learning, arts and crafts, STEM/STEAM, and physical education.
• Foster youth success through mentorship, guidance, and encouragement, actively encouraging program engagement and participation.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of programs, services, and activities to uphold participant safety, maintain program excellence, and always ensure a well-maintained facility or classroom environment.
• Support participants in making positive choices, implementing appropriate disciplinary actions when needed to create a stable and nurturing atmosphere conducive to their success.
• Communicate and work effectively with participants, staff, parents, school personnel, and community partners.
• Attend and actively participate in all required staff development workshops, meetings, and trainings.
• Record and maintain daily attendance and other documentation as required.
• Preferred availability: Part time shifts– 1:30pm to 6:00pm

• Previous experience working in a group childcare or classroom setting is required
• Strong behavior management skills are highly preferred
• Background in ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) or familiarity with special education strategies is a big plus
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Patience, consistency, and a positive attitude
• Must meet all licensing requirements (including background check, drug screening, physical exam, TB test, etc.)

Requirements & Experience for Assistant or Teacher 1 position:

• Be over the age of 18
• Assistant: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Assistant: 6 months experience working with children preferred
• Teacher 1: 6 units in Child Development or a related field; and continuous enrollment in a minimum of 2 units per semester toward completion of 12 units required
• Teacher 1: 6 months working with children required

Requirements & Experience for Teacher 2 & 3:

• Be over the age of 18
• Experience working with children ages 5-12, in a daycare, after-school program, or camp required. (6 months for Teacher 2 and 1 year for Teacher
  3)
• Teacher 2: 12 units in Child Development or a related field.
• Teacher 3: 12 college units with 6 units in Child Development and/or Education. 6 units may be in Psychology, Sociology, Recreation, Physical Education, Art, and Music. 15-hour preventative health practice certifications within 90 days of employment. Complete YMCA Core trainings within first 60 days of employment.
• Upload your transcripts when applying

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Once a conditional offer is made, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check, drug screen, and will be asked to provide criminal history. Criminal history will be analyzed on a case-by-case basis as it related to the position. YMCA of Orange County participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.