Education Specialist​/Assistant- York

Overview

Classification:
Part-time;
Monday-Friday; dismissal-6:30pm; up to 4hrs;
August-May;
Summer hours vary

Education Assistant:
School Staff/Teacher Assistants at the following locations:

• Cotton Belt Elementary
• Harold
  
  C. Johnson Elementary
• York Intermediate

Plan, implement, facilitate, and supervise activities and programs (focus on the education core area). Promote safety of members, quality of programs, care and upkeep of equipment, and appearance of the Club at all times.

High School Diploma/GED/College Degree or working towards college degree from an accredited college/university and 1-2 years program delivery experience. Non-certified teachers/School staff.

• Ability to deal effectively with staff and youth
• Demonstrate good written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of youth development
• Bi-lingual in English/Spanish a plus
• Understand the Club's philosophy, vision and goals
• Ability to establish and cultivate positive relationships with youth

• Demonstrate and promote Core Values
• Implement Curriculum
• Plan and manage the education program that helps youth prepare for the future, and provide opportunities for educational enhancement including:
• Power Hour (home work help)
• Tutoring
• Provide guidance and role modeling to members
• Design colorful and informative displays and bulletin boards promoting program areas
• Assist in the execution of national projects and exhibits
• Mentor and inspire youth, adults and volunteers in the creative process
• Keep records of participants, schedules, attendance, and program results
• Mandatory First Aid / CPR
• Other duties as assigned

Must be comfortable performing multi-faceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities. Ability to get along with diverse personalities while at all times displaying tact, maturity and flexibility. Physical requirements include sight, hearing, standing for up to four hours a day, and ability to implement programs. Skills essential for success include speaking and writing.

After school/Recreational settings that include being in/out doors. Occasional weekend work to support organization's fundraising events, and activities.