Ridgewood YMCA

Language Instructor

JOB TITLE: Language Instructor
LOCATION: Ridgewood, NJ
REPORTS TO: Director of Healthy Living, Youth and Enrichment Programs
STATUS: Part-Time (Non-Exempt)
PAYRATE: $40 Hourly

OUR CULTURE: 
At the Ridgewood Y, our mission and core values come to life through our culture. Guided by our four pillars—caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility—we live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. As a nonprofit charitable organization, we have been committed to serving youth, adults, and families across Northern New Jersey and the Camp Bernie area since 1902, as part of the worldwide YMCA movement. Through programs focused on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, we create meaningful connections that build spirit, mind, and body for all. Our team is dependable, hardworking, and always ready to roll up our sleeves to get the job done. We believe in the power of diversity, collaboration, and showing up for one another—because together, we are stronger. If you’re looking to make a difference and be part of a mission-driven team, the Ridgewood Y is the place for you! The Ridgewood YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. We believe our strength lies in our diversity and are committed to being an inclusive organization. We welcome applicants from any and all walks of life.

BENEFITS:

  • Complimentary individual membership to the Ridgewood YMCA, or discounted family membership. Membership includes access to pools, fitness centers, and group fitness classes.
  • 25% discount on programming and events
  • Retirement Savings & 403(b) Smart Account after eligibility requirements are met

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Language Instructors provide direct supervision and guidance to children in a classroom/group setting, implementing age-appropriate curriculum and activities that support their growth and development. This role is responsible for creating a safe, engaging environment that encourages positive behavior and fosters meaningful connections among children, the other students, and families. Classes run for approximately 45-60 minutes, are separated by age group and are scheduled dependent on each instructor. Adult classes may be offered as well.

JOB FUNCTION:

  • Provide direct care and supervision to children in the language program, maintaining constant awareness and responding appropriately to emergencies or crisis situations.
  • Facilitate engaging classroom discussions and activities that encourage critical thinking and participation.
  • Maintain a clean and safe classroom environment.
  • Maintain accurate program documentation; including by not limited to incident/ accident/ behavior reports, attendance sheets, sign-in/ sign-out sheets, parent surveys, etc.
  • Ensure that all Ridgewood YMCA, NJ Department of Education, and NJ Department of Health guidelines are followed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • CDA, Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, or current enrollment in an education degree program preferred.
  • High School Diploma required.
  • Minimum one year of experience working with preschool-age children in a licensed program, or an educational background in Early Childhood Education
  • Previous experience with diverse populations is preferred; the ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from all backgrounds.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Creative, fun, energetic, hardworking, sensitive, mature, able to supervise and relate well to children, parents and staff.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL CONDITIONS:

  • The physical demands outlined in this job description are crucial for successfully performing the essential functions of this role. These demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee. We are committed to making reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
  • Ability to walk, run, stand, and sit for long periods of time.
  • May be required to lift and/or carry items up to 50 lbs.
  • Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency.

Please send resume and cover letter to Danielle Devine-Baum Apsley ddevine@ridgewoodymca.org

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