Thursday, May 3, 2012

Summer Program Leaders & Teachers as well as Year-Round Staff - Matt Griffin YMCA (Seatac)

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT:
The Matt Griffin YMCA (SeaTac) is currently accepting resumes for
qualified Summer Program Leaders & Teachers as well as Year-Round Staff
(All Jobs work with youth ages 10-18).

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
You long for impact and purpose. We offer it daily. At our 12 branches,
two overnight camps and more than 200 program sites, YMCA employees
serve the people of King and south Snohomish Counties with programs and
services tailored to fit the needs of those we reach. Three overarching
goals drive our work: youth development, healthy lifestyles and social
responsibility. The Matt Griffin YMCA (SeaTac) has several immediate job
openings for a qualified candidates whose values align with our
organization: Respect, Responsibility, Honesty and Caring.

GENERAL FUNCTION:
Leaders and Teachers prepare for and provide high quality programs and
classes for summer learning, teen day camp, and year-round
community-based programs. The programs provide academic support and
social development opportunities for middle and high school-age
students, mostly from the Highline community. Successful candidates will
work as part of a team that provides academic instruction, leadership
development, and/or enrichment activities. They may also chaperone
students field trips and overnight trips.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Current Washington State Teaching Certificate in Language
Arts/Math/Science/ELL, for teaching positions
* Demonstrated experience teaching/ working with middle and high
school-aged youth
* Knowledge and previous experience working with diverse populations
(language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.)
* Ability to speak any language in addition to English
* Current CPR and First Aid certifications
* Excellent decision-making as well as organizational skills

ESSENTIAL CORE COMPETENCIES:
* Supporting our Mission, Vision and Direction of the YMCA
* Building Community
* Providing a Quality Experience for Members, Participants, Internal
Customers and Others
* Working Productively
* Using Effective Personal Behaviors/Communicates Effectively
* Embracing our core values: Caring, Honesty, Respect, and
Responsibility.

AVAILABLE SEASONAL POSITIONS:
* Certified Language Arts Teacher (Grade 8/9)
* Certified Math Teacher (Grade 8/9)
* Certified ELL Writing and Reading Teacher (Middle School/ High School)
* Certified Science Teacher -- preferably also endorsed in ELL (Middle
School/ High School)
* Day Camp Counselors (5 Positions Available)
* Lead Camp Counselor, Teen Trips
* Day Camp Site Coordinators (3 Positions Available)
* Summer Interns (4 VOLUNTEER Positions Available)

AVAILABLE YEAR-ROUND POSITIONS:
* YMCA Achievers Program Coordinator (PT - 20 hours)
* Youth Center Attendant (PT - 10 hours)


APPLICATION DETAILS:
To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume at
www.yemployment.org>. You may reply to this
posting, but please specify the position you are interested in.
Incomplete applications will not be considered. No phone calls, please.

The YMCA of Greater Seattle is an equal opportunity employer committed
to workplace diversity.