The YMCA currently has Full-time and Part-time childcare leader positions available in South Orange County.
The key roles of the Teacher position include:
- Plan, implement, and oversee curriculum-aligned activities for participants, including homework assistance, social-emotional learning, arts and crafts, STEM/STEAM, and physical education.
- Foster youth success through mentorship, guidance, and encouragement, actively encouraging program engagement and participation.
- Communicate and work effectively with participants, staff, parents, school personnel, and community partners.
- Record and maintain daily attendance and other documentation as required.
- Preferred availability:
- Opening shifts- 6:30am to 8:00am
- Part-time shifts- 1:30pm to 6:00pm
- Full-time positions also available
Requirements & Experience for Teacher
- Be over the age of 18
- Experience working with children ages 5-12, in a daycare, after-school program, or camp required. (6 months for Teacher 2 and 1 year for Teacher 3)
- Teacher 2: 12 units in Child Development or a related field.
- Teacher 3: 12 college units with 6 units in Child Development and/or Education. 6 units may be in Psychology, Sociology, Recreation, Physical Education, Art, and Music.
- Send your transcripts when applying.
Benefits of working with the Y:
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Part-time and Full-time positions are available
- FREE Gym Membership
- FREE Workout Classes
- FREE Pool Access
- FREE Training and Certifications
- FREE Virtual Health Care Solutions (Teledoc)
- Program Discounts Up to 100 percent off child care programs
- Paid Sick Time
- YMCA Retirement Fund
- Community Impact
- Flexible Schedule
- Medical and Dental Benefits available for Full-time staff
Candidate might be asked to travel to the following cities:
- San Clemente
- Laguna Niguel
- San Juan Capistrano
- Aliso Viejo
- Ladera Ranch
- Mission Viejo
- Lake Forest
- Rancho Mission Viejo
- Rancho Santa Margarita
Learn more about opportunities at the Y www.ymcaoc.org/careers
Once a conditional offer is made, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check, drug screen, and will be asked to provide criminal history. Criminal history will be analyzed on a case-by-case basis as it related to the position. YMCA of Orange County participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $17.72 - $21.98 per hour
Expected hours: 25 – 30 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Afternoon shift
- After school
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Can you provide proof of TDAP & MMR vaccinations?
- Would you be able to reliably commute to Laguna Niguel, Aliso Viejo, Dana Point, Mission Viejo or San Clemente? Do you prefer one city over the others? if so, which one?
- Are you able to work year-round (not seasonal)?
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Laguna Niguel, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person