Youth Program Assistant - Lakeline Station

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Part Time Austin, TX, US

Salary: $19.12 Annually

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.

Lakeline 13635 Rutledge Spur Austin, TX 78717

• 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

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

• 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 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

• 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.

• 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…