Elementary Education Instructor - Part Time

Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Title:

Impact Leader I, Education

Work Schedule: Part-time – non-exempt, generally scheduled up to 25 hours per week, Mondays – Friday, between 1:00 pm and 6:00 pm. Training and youth workshops may be scheduled outside of this time.

Reports to: Elementary Education Coordinator

“Our Mission is to inspire and empower the youth of Monterey County to realize their full potential to become responsible, healthy, productive and successful citizens.”

Working under the direction of their assigned Supervisor, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County (BGCMC) Education Impact Leader I plays an essential role in helping youth succeed as they directly serve as positive role models, mentors and activity leaders to diverse youth delivering an engaging, age-appropriate and outcome-driven program with specialized focus on literacy support and intervention for K-5th grade youth.

Further, the BGCMC Impact Leader I is responsible for contributing to the following key elements of positive youth development:

• Lead Activities & Assist with Planning, Evaluating Programming
• Assist youth in homework after school supervision;
• Assist youth in web-based literacy intervention programming using Read Naturally, Levered Math, and/or assigned web-based literacy program;
• Assist with tracking and reporting program participation and outcomes, recommending modifications to activities and programs that respond to youth needs and interests;
• Foster an environment where youth acquire a sense of belonging, competence, usefulness, power and influence, and are engaged in developmentally appropriate, high yield learning activities primarily for grades K-5 in Education, Character & Leadership Development; and Health & Life Skills;
• Address youth behavior with a positive discipline approach that is fair, firm, consistent and kind; helping youth take responsibility/accountability for their actions accompanied with appropriate consequences; and
• Ensure a culture of high expectations and frequent recognition of youth.
• Provide support to other program departments (ie. Education, SFR, Technology etc.) as needed

• Performs other duties as assigned in alignment with fulfilling primary function of position.
• Lead and/or collaborate in off site BGCMC youth development programs and/or activities (i.e. School Day Program, Catch The Bus, Outreach, etc.)

• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors.
• Must be able to walk, stand, push, pull, balance, stoop and kneel.

The successful candidate for this position will possess the following traits and skills.

• Passionate about youth success as defined in BGCMC Mission & Strategic Goals;
• Personal & professional alignment with BGCMC Core Values, Beliefs & Standards;
• Accepts responsibility as a Role Model/Mentor for Youth and Mandated Reporter;
• Clearance of pre-employment screening including background check and drug screening;
• Adherence to the daily cleaning & sanitation schedule.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, high-energy youth friendly environment.
• Keen attention to detail, safety and order.

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Minimum of 6 months to one year experience working in the Youth Development profession with youth between 6 to 18 years old.
• Minimum of 6 months to one year experience contributing to the implementation of curriculum and/or programming for youth.
• Must effectively show the ability to demonstrate classroom management skills.
• Tech savvy, including proficiency in utilizing Microsoft Suite, Google Workspace and Internet for maximum productivity.
• Education and Career Development:
  Enabling youth to become proficient in basic educational disciplines, apply learning to everyday situations, plan for higher education and careers and embrace technology. (Specify any sub-areas as well in your application.)
• Specialization in one or more of the following Programming Areas (be sure to specify which you possess in your application):
  • Literacy & Reading
  • Math
  • Technology

• Bi-lingual English and Spanish
• First Aid & CPR Certification
• Cultural competence, ability to work with a diverse youth and people
• Communication skills

Pay rate begins at $ 19.00 to $19.96 per hour, and is based on experience. Professional development opportunities are available contingent upon funding and approval. This position is classified as non-exempt and as such is eligible for the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.