Youth Program Assistant - Shadowbrook

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Part Time Arlington, TX, US

3 days ago Requisition

Position Summary: The Youth Program Assistant will lead daily activities and engage youth in education-centered after school and summer youth programs, including but not limited to, homework/academic assistance, fitness, reading and enrichment. Responsibilities will be carried out in a predominantly in-person setting with virtual programming if necessary.

(located on 2020 S. Cooper Arlington, Texas)

Essential Job Functions
:

• Assist Youth Program Assistants plan and lead meaningful activities that include but are not limited to arts and crafts, STEM/STEAM, reading, character development, physical fitness, and/or nutrition in a physical and/or online setting for participants at your home site and other sites as needed
• Proficiency in basic computer skills such as navigating websites, use of email suites (Gmail, Outlook, etc…) and search engines, etc…
• Prior use of, or willingness to learn, online educational tools such as Google Classrooms, Zoom, Class Dojo, amongst others.
• Prepare the learning environment, lessons and necessary supplies for program activities in an in-person and virtual setting.
• Assist children with homework and academic enrichment activities.
• Maintain a clean and organized classroom as well as common areas.
• Promote an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces diversity
• Serve as a positive role model for participants.
• Maintain accurate program documentation
• Ensure safety and supervision of participants
• Follow CDC Guidelines to maintain a safe working environment
• Comply with all required policies, procedures, and regulations

Other

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist with distribution of snacks and meals
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications
(experience, education, credentials, language):

• Must be eligible to work in the United States and be able to pass a criminal background check (Fingerprint check required at some sites)
• Minimum 18 years of age; graduating senior
  - Must be working toward a high school diploma to be earned at the end of the current school year.
• Must enjoy working with children K-5 th grade
• Flexibility to meet the changing work needs and demands
• Ability to lead various fitness activities as well supervise/participate in sports
• Ability to organize activities and make sound judgements
• Ability to interact with a range of age groups
• Available to work at a Learning Center Monday through Friday preferably 2:30-6:15. Start time may be flexible due to high school schedule.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred volunteer or work experience with school age children; including babysitting, child care, tutoring.
• Interest in child development, education and social work.
• Bi-lingual (Spanish, Arabic or other) preferred

Physical Demands/Work Environment (include amount of lifting, twisting, bending, sitting, standing, keyboarding, driving, noise, indoor/outdoor etc.)

• Occasional lifting, twisting, bending standing and sitting
• Frequent walking and participation in basic exercise movements
• Exposure to various weather conditions including but not limited to sun, wind and rain.
• An occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials may occur.
• May be asked to clean up bodily fluids with appropriate training and personal protective equipment provided.
• Ability to work in all types of climate atmospheres, such as hot, rainy or wet environments. Inside and outside.

Other/Benefits for part time After school Assistant:

• Paid Sick Leave:
  
  After 30 hours of work, you earn 1 hour of paid sick leave, up to 68 hours, to use for illness and medical or dental appointments for yourself or dependent family members.
• Weekends off and some school holidays off with opportunities to work (Spring Break, Christmas…)
• Paid holidays after 1 year of employment
• Retirement Plan:
  
  After 12 months of employment and 1000 hours of service (& age 21), you become eligible for our 401(k)-retirement plan. Features a 2% match if you contribute and a 3% safe harbor contribution for all…