Job Description
Job Location: Mission Viejo Family YMCA - Mission Viejo, CA 92692
Position Type: Part Time
Salary Range: $16.90 - $20.45 Hourly
The YMCA of Orange County is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. We are actively a highly engaged, intentional, and service-oriented individual for a part-time Homeschool Instructor position. This role primarily supports our Homeschool program and students, with additional responsibilities providing support to the Kid Zone program in the same facility.
This role is responsible for implementing curriculum and supervising children in a safe, supportive environment. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the communities we serve by fostering genuine connections, practicing exceptional hospitality, and creating a safe, positive, and enriching environment where every interaction is meaningful. The Homeschool Instructor will help to maintain a structured and positive setting for children by overseeing activities, reinforcing positive behavior, and upholding safety procedures.
Location: Mission Viejo
Work Schedule: This is a part-time position with shifts in both our Homeschool and Kid Zone program.
The following shifts are required for this role:
- Monday & Friday 8:00am – 4:00pm
- Tuesday & Thursday 10:30am-1:00pm
The following shifts will be assigned as needed:
- Wednesday 9:00am-1:00pm
- Friday 4:00pm-9:00pm
- Saturday 8:15am-11:30am
Purpose and Impact:
- Create Meaningful Experiences:
- - Support the Homeschool program by helping implement engaging curriculum and daily activities that nurture children’s confidence, self‑esteem, and character development.
- Ensure Safety:
- - Provide attentive supervision and positive guidance that help children feel secure, respected, and supported throughout their day.
- Build Trusting Relationships:
- - Foster warm, respectful connections with children, families, and staff, contributing to a welcoming and collaborative program community.
- Model YMCA Values:
- - Inspire positive behavior by demonstrating Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility, helping shape a culture where every child can grow and thrive.
- Official
will be provided during the interview.
Minimum
Qualifications:
- Minimum Age: 18+ years old.
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Experience: 1 year experience working with children in a classroom setting required. Background in education preferred.
- Education:
- - 12 college units with 6 units in Child Development
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- - - 6 units may be in Psychology, Sociology, Recreation, Physical Education, Art, and/or Music.
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- Certifications:
- - First Aid and CPR certifications required (training provided and paid for by the YMCA).
Benefits & Perks: Invested in You
- FREE YMCA Membership, Classes, and Pool Access.
- FREE Training & Certifications.
- FREE Virtual Health Care Solutions (Teledoc).
- Program Discounts.
- Paid Sick Time.
- Retirement Fund When Eligible.
Learn more about the YMCA and opportunities at: www.ymcaoc.org/careers
Once a conditional offer is made, candidates will be subject to 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.
