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Overview

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY

The Y actively promotes a culture free from bias and injustice. We are dedicated to removing institutional and systemic barriers that result in oppression and racism. We will be accountable to marginalized communities for creating equitable and sustainable environments where social justice is woven into every facet of our programs, and by caring for our communities in a culturally versatile and respectful manner.

Job Summary

The Youth Development Curriculum Writer, reporting to the Education and Curriculum Director, is responsible for creating lesson plans, program framework, and activity kits for Youth Development programs across our YMCA of Greater Seattle branches and sites.

What you'll get from working at The Y:

+ Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle for you and your household

+ Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance

+ Retirement with generous employer contributions

+ Free access to mental health resources

+ Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO) available immediately upon hire

+ Full-time employees qualify for a 50% discount, and part-time employees qualify for a 25% discount, on eligible Childcare Services

Minimum Compensation: $78,000 / year

Responsibilities

What you'll be doing as Youth Development Curriculum Writer:

+ Prepare instructional materials and lesson plans for use by programs, including producing files that are print-ready and that contain outlines with the necessary basic detail to direct instruction / lead programming.

+ Coordinate the review / assessment of current lessons plans and program framework models to ensure that the program is meeting intended objectives and requirements.

+ Develop and maintain a lesson plan bank for assigned program areas.

+ Incorporate the YMCA of Greater Seattle Youth Development Theory of Change and program-specific logic models in curriculum development.

+ Develop and maintain a database of site-specific goals and learning objectives so that lesson plans may be individualized to program site / area goals.

+ Manage alignment of lesson plans, program framework, and activities to standards set forth by Department of Children, Youth & Families (DCYF), YMCA of the USA, Early Achievers Quality Rating Systems, and the Weikart Center Program Quality tools.

+ Participate in the development and evaluation of new curriculum.

+ Actively pursue opportunities to continue learning best practices in curriculum writing through research, professional development, and other learning opportunities.

+ Collaborate with the Learning and Development Program Executive to identify training opportunities and resources for staff in assigned program areas.

+ Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment This job operates inside and outside of a professional office environment. May work outdoors at various camp and event locations. This role routinely uses standard office equipment, computers, and software.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, exempt (salary) position, and days and hours of work are Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Code of Conduct for Applicants (https://seattleymca.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=191063&hashed=999166779)

Qualifications

You are 21 years of age or older and have:

+ BA / BS degree in Education and / or a state teaching credential.

+ Five (5) years of teaching or youth development experience, including a minimum of one (1) year in program / curriculum development.

+ Experience in anti-bias and culturally relevant programming and activity development.

+ Demonstrated experience in a commitment to equity that incorporates the background, special needs, and interest of children across multiple dimensions of diversity.

+ Proven history of successfully delivering projects on time and within budget.

+ Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with proven knowledge of Microsoft Teams.

Preferred Education and Experience:

+ Experience delivering youth development programs in diverse settings.

+ Knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.).

+ Ability to speak any language in addition to English.

Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position, will be considered.

Competencies:

+ Functional Expertise

+ Communication

+ Critical Evaluation

+ Relationship Management

+ Anti-Bias Practice

Competencies in Action:

+ High degree of initiative; must be able to work independently and be a self‐starter, as well as a strong team player with a commitment to collaboration within and outside the Youth Development team.

+ Emotional intelligence and the ability to quickly access and compose oneself in stressful or tense situations.

+ Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

+ Very strong organization skills, as well as highly established analytical and problem-solving skills.

+ Excellent presentation skills and the ability to appropriately and effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

+ Strong leadership skills with a personal commitment to integrity, teamwork, and achievement of departmental and business objectives.

+ Community, staff, family, and youth focused and dedicated to exceeding the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.

+ Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and manage highly confidential information.

+ Sense of urgency and business orientation combined with customer service skills.

+ Excellent problem‐solving and interpersonal skills.

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

+ Ability to present and communicate data to various audiences.

MISSION STATEMENT

Building a community where all people, especially the young, are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind, and body.

OUR VALUES

+ Respect

+ Responsibility

+ Honesty

+ Caring

+ Passion for Excellence

YGS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and equitable work environment.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law.

All job offers are contingent on the results of a background check. We participate in the Federal E-Verify system.