Youth Development Coach

Youth Development Coach Bilingual in Spanish & English (speaking, reading, & writing)
Elementary School Openings Part Time: 18-20 hours per week Hourly Rate: $16.50

Must be 18 years or older.

Expected Work Schedule Monday - Thursday from 2:30 p.m.

- 7:00 p.m. Additionally, a minimum of two Fridays per month are required for professional development and "Fun Friday" events. Occasional evening and weekend field trips are also required, totaling approximately 18-20 hours per week.

Please note that while the after school program is not in session during Kalamazoo Public Schools' breaks, half-days, or snow days, these times may be utilized for after school program planning and professional development.

Regular attendance and a full commitment through the end of the school year are expected.

Position Summary Responsible for the direct delivery of a wide range of activities as part of a high-quality youth development program for students enrolled in a CIS After School Program. CIS After-School Program is a licensed childcare program funded through the Michigan Department of Education’s 21st Century Community Learning Center grant. The Youth Development Coach (YDC) engages directly with school-aged students.

The coach’s purpose is improving skills and behaviors associated with success in school, including core academics (reading, English language arts, STEM) and social emotional learning through regular attendance and school engagement. The position provides student supervision, in keeping with basic measures of safety, as well as creating opportunities for character development, practicing general skills learned during the school day, creating and expanding experiences that may not otherwise be available to students.

The YDC is an essential part of delivering after-school programs that comply with high quality youth development programs, consistent with Michigan’s Out of School Time (OST) and Weikart Program Quality Improvement (PQA) standards.

Core Competencies & Responsibilities Team Contribution Work closely with others to ensure programming is efficiently and smoothly delivered daily, including maintaining adequate structure, supervision, and safety. Work closely with others to ensure programming is efficiently and smoothly delivered daily, including maintaining adequate structure, supervision and safety.

Demonstrate consistent ability and willingness to operate as a positive and effective member of the CIS site team.

Work effectively with enrichment partners, volunteers, and interns to ensure the most effective programs for students.

Management:
Self Planning skills with the ability to organize, prioritize, and work independently in a timely manner.

High level of professionalism being able to consistently meet the required schedule of employment.

Maintains consistent student engagement by remaining physically present, actively monitoring peer interactions, and proactively addressing distractions such as cell phone used to ensure a focused and supportive environment.

Communication Good communication skills with the ability to understand and transmit instructions to others.

Collaboration Collaborate with CIS team members to maintain quality youth development programs aligned with OST and PQA standards.

Creates an inclusive and supportive environment where student voice is actively encouraged, respected, and valued.

Continuous Learning Attend required and recommended professional development/training to enhance skills and meet requirements.

Develop and demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of childcare licensing requirements.

Productive Facilitate educational and enrichment activities and experiences supporting the career and college-going culture.

Provide support and instruction with student homework or…