Teaching Assistant I - Intervention | Chapel Hill Carrboro YMCA

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Program Director and Site Coordinator, the Intervention TA Counseloris responsible forsupervising and building relationships with students while supporting academic instruction, enrichment activities, and daily program operations.

This position combines the direct supervision and group leadership responsibilities of atraditional youth counselorwith added responsibility for supporting teachers, instructional plans, student progress, and the consistent delivery of the Intervention program.

They are responsible for managing these functions in accordance with the stated mission, goals, and policies established by the administrative staff, governing committees, and Board of Directors of the YMCA.

Job Schedule - Monday through Friday afternoon Job Location - Rashkis and/or New Hope Elementary schools ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Directly supervises and builds positive relationships with an assigned group of elementary and/or middle school students.Creates a safe, welcoming, organized, and engaging learning environment.Supports teachers with lessons, instructional plans, small-group activities, assessments, and preparation of materials.Reinforces academic skills and provides individual orsmall-groupassistanceunder the direction of the teacher.Leadsapproved enrichment, physical activity, character-development, and social-emotional learning activities.Maintains active supervision and supports safe, orderly transitions between program activities.Usespositive guidance and behavior-management practices consistent with YMCA expectations.Identifies student needs and communicates progress, concerns, or changes in behavior to the Teacher, Site Coordinator, or Program Director.Maintainsaccurateattendance, activity, assessment, and student-progress information as assigned.Helps prepare, organize, distribute, andmaintaincurriculum, supplies, equipment, and program materials.Builds positive and professional relationships with students, families, school staff, and YMCA staff.Follows established instructional plans, program schedules, and Intervention program expectations.Adheres to YMCA policies and procedures related to safety, medical and disciplinary situations, child protection, and emergency response.Maintains program spaces and equipment in a clean, safe, and organized condition.Participates in required staff meetings, trainings, field trips, and program activities.Remains prepared, actively engaged, and attentive to students throughout the program.Completion of all required annualtrainingsrelated to safety, compliance, and child protection as assigned.Perform all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: Must be at least 16 years of age.Experience working with children or youth preferred.Ability to supervise and engage a group of children in a structured program environment.Strong group-management, activity-leadership, planning, and organizational skills.Ability to follow instructional plans and provide academic suppor...