Job Title: LEAPS Program Instructor - Franklin School

Reports To: Senior Program Director

Location: Franklin School, Syracuse, NY

Salary Range: $31.67/hour

FLSA : Part-Time/Hourly

Work Schedule: Monday-Thursday 1:30 - 4:30 pm

A Career with a Cause:

We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and grow. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Our purpose is to strengthen the foundations of communities and families through our key areas of focus: youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. We are committed to these causes because a strong community is achieved when we invest in our children, health, neighbors, and values. Historically founded on the Christian principles of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility; our mission is to put these principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Statement | YMCA OF CENTRAL NEW YORK (ymcacny.org) (https://www.ymcacny.org/diversity-equity-inclusion-and-belonging-statement)

Position Summary:

This position supports the mission and work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization. Under the direction of the LEAPS Program Director, the LEAPS Instructor will plan, organize and lead a classroom dedicated to academic instruction or to an arts/enrichment discipline. Employment is contingent upon the incumbent clearing all NYS Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) licensing requirements; these requirements include fingerprinting, background screening and clearance on the State Central Register (SCR) and Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCL) within the first 30-days of employment. Prior to being assigned to their position, the incumbent is required to complete an initial medical statement and tuberculin test. If the incumbent previously worked in a Child/Day Care setting, a prior medical statement and tuberculin test may be accepted if dated within 12-months preceding the date of the application.

Salary and Benefits:

• $31.75/hour, Part -Time, Non-exempt

• YMCA Membership

• New York State Paid Sick Leave

• Option to enroll and contribute to a 403(b) Retirement Savings Account.

• Full Benefits Flyer: Flyer with Benefits.pdf (ymcacny.org) (https://www.ymcacny.org/sites/default/files/2022-05/Flyer%20with%20Benefits.pdf)

Essential Functions:

• Plan, organize, and lead all daily program activities. Lesson plans must be completed regularly and made available to substitute staff.

• Familiarize oneself with the YMCA School Age Child Care objectives and curriculum and consider these objectives throughout the planning and leading of all activities.

• Observe and follow the YMCA School Age Child Care program guidelines as well as the regulations set forth by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services.

• Report to the program ready to work at designated times and prepared to stay until all of the children have left and space is thoroughly cleaned.

• Provide a safe, healthy, moral, and fun environment for all children. Assist with behavior management of program participants using positive techniques of guidance, redirection, reinforcement, and encouragement of age appropriate expectations. Set up guidelines and environments that minimize the need for discipline and provide steps towards progressive discipline as needed.

• Provide a positive role model for the children in the program. This includes actions, speech, and attire of all staff. ∙ Foster within the program participants the growth of the four YMCA character values of respect, responsibility, caring, and honesty. To also foster the growth of skills in team-building, good sportsmanship, friendship, and pride in doing one’s best.

• Assist with supervision of snack, where assigned.

• Complete incident reports for all injuries, accidents or illnesses requiring first aid. To discuss these incidents with parents, obtain a parent signature on the form and follow up on injury. Turn all incident reports in to the Director within 48 hours.

• Assist with maintaining records of daily and weekly attendance.

• Assist with the responsibility of completing and maintaining all participant files, as assigned.

• Follow the Syracuse City School District's Code of Conduct at all times.

• Conduct and maintain records of monthly fire drills, shelter in place drills and daily health checks as required by OCFS.

• Supervise Teaching Assistant, if assigned.

• Maintain a positive, open relationship with all staff, parents, and program participants. Any issues/concerns should be reported to the Director.

• Attend all scheduled staff meetings and trainings/workshops.

• Hand in completed time sheets on a bi-weekly basis.

• All other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

YMCA Leadership Competencies:

• Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents, and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence

• Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgment

• Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations

Experience and Education:

• Substantial experience working with children under 13 years of age.

• A college degree related to the position’s related art field, or a similar degree of demonstrable professional experience in the appropriate arts genre (performance, teaching, exhibitions, etc.).

Qualifications:

• Excellent organizational and communications skills both verbal and written are essential to the success of this position. ∙

• Brings to this position maturity, responsibility and a sincere interest in working with people. ∙

• Possess a general knowledge and understanding of YMCA, its goals, and its mission. ∙

• Possess knowledge of various resources for programming ideas and the skills to utilize that information in program implementation. ∙

• Possess knowledge of age appropriate activities and expectations of children ages 5 to 12.

NYS Office of Children and Family Services Requirements:

• Prior to assignment to initial position, the incumbent will:

• Complete an initial medical statement and tuberculin test providing satisfactory evidence that they are physically fit to provide child day care.

• Within the first 30-days of employment, the incumbent will:

• Undergo fingerprint and background screening as mandated by the NYS OCFS.

• Obtain clearance on the State Central Register (SCR) and Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCL).

Trainings & Certifications:

• Must complete annual safety, combating sexual-harassment, and child abuse prevention trainings assigned by human resources prior to direct service.

• Must have current CPR and First Aid

• Must hold Medication Administration Certification (MAT) or successfully complete within the first 60-days of employment.

• Must complete a minimum of 30 hours of training every 2 years with the first fifteen hours being received within the first 6 months of employment as required by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services (many training sessions will be held during the monthly staff meetings).

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Prolonged periods of standing and frequent bending.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.

• Will be exposed to illness-causing bacteria and viruses.

Work Environment:

This job operates in a recreational and/or educational environment. This role routinely uses standard recreation and/or office equipment. At times, employees may be exposed to undesirable working conditions, communicable infectious diseases, and risk of injury from others. All employees are required to always follow the preventative health policies of the YMCA. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high.