Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Georgia Mountains YMCA

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: YMCA Tutor

Supervised By: YMCA Program Director

Job Summary: This position will be for qualified educators, college-students, and community members to support classroom instruction and scholars’ learning experiences in the YMCA Afterschool program at the following locations: Myers Elementary School, Oakwood Elementary School, Sardis Elementary School, McEver Elementary School. The shift hours will be self-managed between the hours of 2-6pm.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of research-based instructional strategies that engage all students
• Content area expertise
• Ability to identify scholar learning needs, deliver appropriately
• Strong working knowledge of instructional shifts necessary for alignment to the Common Core State Standards.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, and adjust and adapt instructional strategies swiftly given the short duration of summer programs (4 – 6 weeks).
• Evidence of efficacy and willingness to be a team player.

Additional Qualifications

• Academic skills – proficiency in (elementary) math and literacy.
• Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback.
• Commitment to teamwork and collaboration with diverse populations.
• Desire to work with (elementary) scholars and their families in under-resourced communities.
• Outstanding verbal, written, and technological (computer/internet) skills.
• Ability to build relationships and influence scholars, staff, community members & families.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Committed to the goals of the program and approach.
• Love and respect for children.
• Evidence of efficacy and willingness to be a team player.
• Belief and commitment to the Y’s mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Implementing collaborative teaching strategies with academic and/or enrichment teachers to a cluster of scholars.
• Supporting the development and delivery of relevant, engaging, and rigorous lessons.
• Ensuring the academic and social development of scholars throughout the course of the program.

• Serving as a role model for an assigned group of scholars.
• Working with teachers to identify scholar needs and develop instructional plans and practices to best support scholars.
• Monitoring scholars’ educational and social progress and making necessary recommendations for adjustments.
• Supporting classroom and behavior management consistently to develop a safe and productive learning environment.
• Maintaining attendance and supporting classroom procedures/functions.
• Supervising scholars during classroom transitions as well as during lunch, snack, recess, etc.
• Assisting in field trips and special events.

Professional Growth

• Gain hands-on experience developing and implementing lessons with certified teachers.
• Develop collaborative and co-teaching strategies.
• Utilize data-driven and differentiated instructional techniques.
• Deliver lessons with high-quality and rigorous curriculum.
• Work with experienced staff in implementing positive discipline strategies.
• Engage in best practices to support achievement in under-resourced communities.
• Gain experience relationship building with scholars, staff professionals, and families.

EMPLOYEE NAME: ____________________________

BRANCH: __________________________________

EMPLOYEE SIGNATURE:________________________ DATE:_______________

YMCA Mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

8/2024

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