- 7373 Old Kings Road South, Jacksonville, FL, USA
- $15.00 hourly
- May 23, 2023
Y Reads Assistant - Spring Park Elementary, Jacksonville Florida
Position Summary:
Implements quality programs, to foster individual growth and development of children in our YMCA of Florida's First Coast YReads program.
Hours: 3:00 - 4:15PM, Monday - Thursday.
Total 10 Hours per week
Essential Functions:
- Tutors struggling readers in K-3.
- Maintains a good relationship with parents through regular communication and active participation in planned activities.
- Remains constantly aware of the growing needs of each child, offering new and enriching experiences as each child reaches each level of development.
- Provides appropriate academic assistance to students.
- Executes daily lesson plans for each tutoring session.
- Assists the Program Director with student progress by use of pre-tests, mid-year tests and post-tests as well as FAIR assessments.
NOTE: This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
YMCA Competencies (Leader):
Values: Accepts and demonstrates the Y's values
Inclusion: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.
Relationships: Builds rapport and relates well to others
Developing Others: Takes initiative to assist in developing others
Inclusion: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.
Emotional Maturity: Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships.
Qualifications:
- High School degree is required.
- CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse prevention training within 30 days of hire date.
- Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.
- Ability to implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
- Ability to work as a team member.
- Practices caring, respect, faith, honesty, and responsibility.
- Flexibility, resourcefulness and high energy.
- Must pass a Level 2 Background Screening. Level 2 is a fingerprint check of state and federal criminal history information conducted through the Florida Department of law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Physical Demands:
Ability to plan, lead and participate in activities.
Monday - Thursday, 5 hours per week at $10 per hour during the duration of the Clay County School Year. This a grant funded position.
A job at the Y gives you opportunities to explore future career pathways with an organization that’s invested in helping you reach your potential – all while making a positive impact right here on the First Coast.
Benefits Include:
- Competitive pay
- Flexible schedule
- YMCA-provided uniform
- Complimentary YMCA membership
- Exclusive discounts on Y programs and services
At the Y, we work hard to create communities we all want to live in – where everyone has access to the opportunities and resources to help them achieve health, gain confidence, make connections and feel secure at every stage of life.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion and believe in welcoming and celebrating all characteristics that make us different.
FIND YOUR PURPOSE.
We’re looking for people who share our values and exhibit the attributes of CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY to join us and do their best work. When you join our team, you’re finding a place to be, belong and become. You have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of people in your neighborhood and create a lasting impression on someone that they will carry for the rest of their life, whether it’s teaching someone how to swim, being a role model for kids in camp, or helping someone reach their wellness goals. Because, at the Y, you’re not just finding a job — you’re finding your purpose.