Afterschool Program Staff - South County

The YMCA currently has Full-time and Part-time childcare Teacher 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
• Assistant: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Assistant: 6 months experience working with children preferred
• Teacher 1: 6 units in Child Development or a related field; and continuous enrollment in a minimum of 2 units per semester toward completion of 12 units required
• Teacher 1: 6 months working with children required

• 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 an/or Education. 6 units may be in Psychology, Sociology, Recreation, Physical Education, Art, and Music. 15-hour preventative health practice certifications within 90 days of employment. Complete YMCA Core trainings within first 60 days of employment.
• Upload 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
• Medical and Dental Benefits available for Full-time staff

The YMCA has opportunities available in the areas below:

• 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