#113: From Teacher to After School Programmer: A Career as a YMCA Multi-Site Coordinator with Jamie Bulva

<p>What if leaving the classroom didn’t mean leaving behind the parts of teaching you love?</p><p>In this episode of Beyond the Classroom, Megan Johnson talks with former elementary teacher Jamie Bulva about her transition into a multi-site coordinator role with the YMCA of Greater Kansas City. </p><p>Jamie shares how she found a career that still allows her to work with children, support staff, and partner with schools—without carrying the same stress she experienced as a classroom teacher.</p><p>You’ll learn:</p><ul><li>What a multi-site coordinator does</li><li>Which job titles to search for in youth and after-school programming</li><li>How Jamie positioned her teaching experience for a leadership role</li><li>Which transferable skills helped her stand out to the hiring team</li><li>What she now looks for when reviewing resumes and interviewing candidates</li><li>Why you don’t need to meet every qualification before applying</li><li>How Jamie successfully negotiated her salary</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you still love working with children but know the classroom is no longer the right fit, this episode will introduce you to a career path that may allow you to keep the parts of education you love while building a more sustainable professional life.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Links from Episode:</strong><br><strong>» Join my Free Masterclass:</strong> <a href="https://www.teachercareertransitionacademy.com/masterclass-registration">Click here to jumpstart your career transition journey.</a></p><p><br><strong>» Keep Learning With Me: </strong><a href="https://www.teachercareertransitionacademy.com/home3">Discover the Teacher Career Transition Academy</a><br><strong>» Join our FB Group: </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/learnworld/?mibextid=oMANbw">A thriving community of support and resources.</a><br><strong>» Download the Career Directory:</strong> <a href="http://www.teachercareertransitionacademy.com/directory" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Discover over 200+ alternative careers.</a><br><strong>» “I love Lisa and the Teacher Career Transition Podcast”</strong> If this sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people – just like you – find happiness in a new career.<strong> </strong><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-classroom/id1741667553" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Click here</a><strong>, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review”.</strong><br>» Also, if you haven’t done so already,<strong> follow the podcast.</strong> I’m adding special surprises to the feed, and if you aren’t following, you have a good chance of missing out! <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-classroom/id1741667553" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Follow now</a><strong>!</strong></p>