
Description
Position Summary
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. We are looking for a certified teacher to work in the Summer Learning Loss Prevention (SLLP) program in a Summer Camp setting. The part-time Reading Enrichment Teacher is responsible for planning, implementing, and leading the educational activities of the SLLP program under the supervision of a Program Director. The Reading Intervention Teacher guides the academic and social development of children, ensuring a safe, enriching, and healthy learning environment that promotes progress and learning.
Essential Functions:
The Reading Enrichment Teacher will be responsible for the following:
Qualifications:
YMCA Leadership Competencies:
Mission Advancement: Reinforces the Y’s values within the organization and the community. Effectively
communicates the benefits and impact of the Y’s efforts for all stakeholders.
Collaboration: Builds and nurtures strategic relationships to enhance support for the Y. Serves as a
community leader building collaborations based on trust and credibility to advance the Y’s mission and
goals. Communicates for influence to attain buy-in and support of goals. Provides tools and resources for
the development of others.
Operational Effectiveness: Integrates multiple thinking processes to make decisions. Involves staff at all
levels in the development of programs and activities. Ensures execution of plans. Institutes sound
accounting procedures and financial controls. Assigns clear accountability and ensures continuous
improvement.
Personal Growth: Fosters a learning environment embracing diverse abilities and approaches. Creates a
sense of urgency and positive tension to support change. Has the functional and technical knowledge and
skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in
technology.
Behavioral Characteristics: Welcoming, Nurturing, Determined, Hopeful, and Genuine.
WORK SCHEDULE:
The work schedule for this position is typically Monday - Friday from 9 am - 3 pm, but hours may require flexibility depending on business needs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South aims to provide quality and safe youth programs for all. We are committed to making a continuous effort to prevent the abuse of children: verbally, physically, emotionally and sexually. All allegations or suspicions of child abuse are taken seriously and will be reported to the State for investigation with full cooperation from the YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South.