Responsibilities:
• Prepare classroom and program spaces for activities.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of weekly lesson plans related to social, educational, and recreational theme based activities.
• Assist Group Leaders in workshops for the program in at least one of the following disciplines: sports, technology, leadership, performing arts, prevention, visual arts, dance and STEM.
• Assist Group Leader with project based activities and prepare participants for quarterly presentation, showcases, and performances.
• Take daily attendance
• Distribute breakfast, lunch, and snack daily to participants.
• Attend and escort youth on trips.
• Assist in classroom management and behavior modification.
• Provide technical support to all staff, such as assistance with archiving, copying, typing, filing, and organizing paperwork.
• Run errands to support program needs.
• Participate in special events and staff meetings.
• Additional duties as assigned by the Program Director, Assistant Director of Youth Services, Associate Director of After-School Programming and Director of Youth Services.
Qualifications:
• 24 college credits in Education or related field; at minimum a high school diploma or GED and two years experience working in a youth services program.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Strong oral, written and organizational skills. • Demonstrated ability to perform multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced, challenging, and constantly changing environment.
• The ability to perform at a high level.
• Dedication to serving youth in an urban setting.
• Innovation and patience.
• Demonstrated understanding of the challenges facing youth in an urban setting