LYFT Youth Program Leader; Part-Time

LYFT Youth Program Leader

Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC) is seeking dynamic candidates to join our LYFT Out-of-School Time (OST) crew! If you have a heart for education, innovative programming, working with high school adolescents, community engagement, and Leading Youth For Tomorrow, this role is for you!

PHMC, a leading nonprofit public health institute, has partnered with several Philadelphia schools to support our LYFT After-School and Summer Out-of-School Time (OST) Program. LYFT empowers students with S.T.E.A.M. skills through interactive, project-based, and structured activity learning. We're dedicated to fostering a brighter future for high school-aged youth in Philadelphia.

The Program Leader is a part-time position that plays a pivotal role in driving excellence within our LYFT programs. They engage up to 15 youth to plan and implement student-driven, project-based activities that incorporate relevant academic content and build 21st Century Skills, such as teamwork, collaboration, problem-solving, and critical thinking. Reporting directly to the Site Coordinator, Program Leaders work approximately 15 hours per week during the school year (Monday through Friday, 3 P.M. to 6 P.M.) and approximately 25 hours per week during the 6-week summer program (Monday through Friday, 9 A.M. to 2 P.M.).

This is a great opportunity for recently graduated college students and current college students seeking extra experience in education while maintaining a fun, safe, and enriching after-school environment.

This is a part-time after-school AND summer position.

Responsibilities:

• Provide daily supervision and engaging activities for up to 15 youth.
• Engage youth in life skills group discussions and activities.
• Engage youth to design and implement STEAM-focused project-based learning, service-learning, and/or experiential learning projects.
• Lead and guide youth during program activities, including projects, trips, and meals.
• Supervise and mentor youth during recreational, physical, academic, and project-based programs.
• Tutor and assist youth individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and reinforce learning concepts presented by instructors/teachers.
• Communicate with parents and the school community.
• Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
• Participate in team meetings, training, and professional development opportunities.
• Complete other duties related to programming, such as reporting and attendance.

Desired

Skills:

• Knowledge of youth development principles
• Ability to engage and relate to 9th and 12th-grade students
• Knowledge of project-based learning
• Ability to create engaging, fun, and impactful programs for youth
• Willingness to adapt to changing work demands
• Ability to relate to diverse program environments and people from various cultural backgrounds
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, parents, team members, and school personnel
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong conflict resolution skills
• General knowledge of classroom management techniques
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to multitask and work independently
• Commitment to meeting deadlines and program goals
• Strong interpersonal skills for building positive relationships

Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED required
• Preferred:
  Some college-level coursework
• Preferred:
  One year of experience working with children and/or adolescents in a high school setting

Email cover letter and resume to projectlyft.

PHMC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.