YEP After School Program Leader

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Youth Enrichment Site Coordinator or assigned supervisor, provide tutoring to reinforce school instruction to individual or small groups of students during after-school activities; observe and control behavior of students enrolled in the Youth Enrichment program during educational and recreational activities.

NOTE:

Some positions are split shift and require availability from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. (30‑hour and 22‑hour positions require a split shift).

• Provide tutoring and assist students in completing homework assignments; implement and oversee arts and crafts and other educational projects.
• Observe and manage behavior of students during educational and recreational activities; monitor and interact during indoor and outdoor activities; oversee athletic, recreational, playground, snack time and other after‑school activities.
• Monitor and oversee student drills, practices and assignments in various subjects; confer with coordinator concerning educational activities and materials to meet student needs; report progress regarding student performance and behavior.
• Assist students by answering questions, providing proper examples, emotional support, friendly attitude and general guidance; assure student understanding of classroom rules and procedures.
• Assure the health and safety of students by following established practices and procedures; maintain learning environment in a safe, orderly and clean manner.
• Assist in the planning, development and implementation of program educational, recreational and athletic activities.
• Read books to students and observe their reading abilities as assigned; assist students with letter and word pronunciation and recognition.
• Communicate with district personnel and parents to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns related to student progress and program activities.
• Maintain routine records related to students, program activities, attendance and assigned duties as directed.

Perform related duties as assigned.

• Child guidance principles and practices.
• Safe practices in classroom and outdoor activities.
• Basic subjects taught in District schools, including mathematics, grammar, spelling, language and reading.
• Instructional techniques and strategies related to after‑school programs.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Educational and recreational practices and procedures and appropriate student conduct.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Basic record‑keeping techniques.

• Provide tutoring to reinforce school instruction to individual or small groups of students during after‑school activities.
• Observe and control behavior of students enrolled in the Youth Enrichment program during educational and recreational activities.
• Assist students in completing homework assignments.
• Implement and oversee arts and crafts and other educational projects.
• Oversee and interact with students during athletic, recreational, playground, snack time and other after‑school activities.
• Learn policies and objectives of the Youth Enrichment program.
• Read books to students and assist with reading and writing activities as assigned.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Be flexible to perform work within changing priorities and possess sufficient interpersonal skill to work harmoniously with staff, students, administrators, parents and others.
• Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer and various software.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Observe health and safety regulations.
• Maintain routine records related to assigned activities.
• Create and follow activity plans.

This class must meet the requirements of the Federal and State No Child Left Behind (NCLB) legislation. Qualifications are any combination equivalent to 48 semester units of college study or an AA degree or upon passing a NCLB qualifying written examination, and 6 months of experience working with…