AFTER SCHOOL COUNSELOR
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Greater Missoula Family YMCA
Missoula, MT, US
Summary
The After School Counselor creates a safe and fun environment for children ages 4 to 12 while modeling YMCA character values. They are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum and ensuring the social, physical, and mental development of the children.
Job Description
Description
Job Title: After-School Counselor (Asst. Teacher)
Status: part time
Hours: M-F 3:00-6pm, 2:15-6pm on Thursday
Wage: $14.88/hr dep. on experience
Probation: Subject to a 12 month introductory (probationary) period
UM Students: The Missoula Y is an approved work-study employer for work-study aid
POSITION SUMMARY: The Missoula Family Y is hiring after school counselors! If you are friendly, creative and reliable, and want to make a difference in kids' lives this could be a great fit for you. The hours are Monday-Friday, 3-6pm, 2:15-6pm on Thursday, preferably at least three (3) shifts per week. The After School Counselor is enthusiastic and creates a safe, fun environment for children ages 4 years through 12 and will teach and model YMCA character values and sportsmanship. Under the guidance of the School Age Assoc. Director and onsite lead counselors, the After School Counselor is responsible for providing and implementing a high quality, developmentally appropriate curriculum in specific program areas, ensuring children’s social, physical, spiritual and mental development in the program. Applicants must like working with children, be self-motivated, good communicators. They must be able to thrive in an environment with the unique challenges of a non-profit community service organization and work with general supervision.
The Missoula Y is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a welcoming, inclusive space for all, we value all people for their unique talents, and actively promote practices that support diversity, inclusion, and equity.
Complete required child abuse prevention training, follow all abuse prevention and risk management policies, maintain appropriate boundaries, supervise responsibly, and fulfill all legal and ethical duties as a mandatory reporter by promptly reporting and cooperating with any investigations of suspected abuse or policy violations.
BENEFITS: Part time employment benefits at the Y include a free individual membership, discounts for Y programs and classes, and 403(b) savings accounts are available to all staff.
TO APPLY:www.ymcamissoula.org/job-opportunities
Requirements
- Required – Must have current CPR and First Aid certificates or obtain them within first 60 days of employment
- Preferred – High School diploma or equivalent, or combination of education and experience
- Required – Evidence of current tetanus shot and current MMR
- Preferred - Experience with working with children
- Prefered- Valid MT driver's license with insurable drivers record – required to drive Y vehicles
The Missoula Family YMCA has served the greater Missoula community since 1967. From youth sports and summer camp to group exercise classes and childcare, the Missoula Y offers programs that build health spirit, mind, and body for all. Together, we work to ensure that everyone, regardless of ability, age, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, ideology, income, national origin, race, or sexual orientation has the opportunity to reach their full potential with dignity.
We are committed to filling community gaps, providing healthy options for all, and adapting to serve Missoula’s most pressing needs. For more than 50 years, we've held fast to this commitment.
Our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. Our work is infused with our four core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
We believe that lasting personal and social change is only possible when we invest in our kids, our health, and our neighbors. That’s why, at the Y, strengthening community is our cause.
Founded
1967
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Non-Profit Organizations and NGOs
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Missoula, Montana
The Missoula Family YMCA has served the greater Missoula community since 1967. From youth sports and summer camp to group exercise classes and childcare, the Missoula Y offers programs that build health spirit, mind, and body for all. Together, we work to ensure that everyone, regardless of ability, age, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, ideology, income, national origin, race, or sexual orientation has the opportunity to reach their full potential with dignity.
We are committed to filling community gaps, providing healthy options for all, and adapting to serve Missoula’s most pressing needs. For more than 50 years, we've held fast to this commitment.
Our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. Our work is infused with our four core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
We believe that lasting personal and social change is only possible when we invest in our kids, our health, and our neighbors. That’s why, at the Y, strengthening community is our cause.
Founded
1967
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Non-Profit Organizations and NGOs
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Missoula, Montana
