Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist and/or lead indoor and outdoor activities and field trips.
- Assist in developing and carrying out lesson plans. Discuss assigned duties with Lead Teacher, teachers and other TAs to coordinate efforts. When a Lead Teacher is not available, take responsibility for directing any volunteers/interns.
- Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the daily delivered student meals; Dispose of any uneaten or unused meals properly (i.e composting, distributing at the end of the day).
- In a timely and accurate manner, perform administrative and logistical tasks, and generate reports and paperwork as required, i.e., Case Referral Forms, Incident Reports, etc.
- Instruct and monitor program participants in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
- Keep workstations, classrooms, and all spaces safe and clean.
- Perform Front Desk coverage duties such as answering phones, transferring calls, monitoring who comes in and out of the building, and performing building closure duties as trained.
- Model professional and ethical standards. Engage in productive and appropriate relationships with children and/or youth, parents/guardians and staff.
- Pick up children and/or youth from offsite locations and ensure safe return to FYCC.
- Translate for those with limited English/Spanish proficiency. Help parents/guardians and students communicate with staff, volunteers and interns. Convert materials into the desired language (if applicant has a second language skill).
- Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as: meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, attending and actively participating in staff and individual meetings.
Minimum Qualifications
- 1+ years’ experience working with children and youth.
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
- A minimum of six (6) units in Child Development desired or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job
- Excellent verbal communication skills. Has the ability to deal with a variety of individuals with consideration and respect.
- Good written communication skills including grammar, spelling and composition.
- Enjoys working with children and youth from a wide range of cultural backgrounds and is able to handle work-related situations with fairness and patience.
- Relates to and interacts with children and youth in age and culturally appropriate manner.
- Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- The job requires being reliable, responsible, and fulfilling obligations.
- Demonstrates initiative. Does not wait to be told or asked to take on a task/project or offer an idea/critique. Is willing to follow directions.
- Demonstrates Cultural Humility. Has the ability to work effectively across cultures. Demonstrates a commitment to learning, communicating and working respectfully with people different from themselves.
Certificates and Clearances
- Must pass the Dept. of Justice clearance.
- Must pass tuberculosis screening.
- Must show proof of pertussis, influenza and measles immunizations.
Physical Requirements
- Stamina. Working with children involves extensive physical activity, mental alertness, and enthusiasm. Good general health, physical stamina, and emotional stability are essential.
- Ability to see and hear within normal range.
- Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction. Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s).
- Activities that occur frequently are: periods of standing, walking, repetitive bending, lifting, carrying, and, crouching, kneeling and twisting.
- Ability to move about the building and community as needed. Ability to move quickly to address emergency or potentially dangerous situations.
- Must be able to lift and carry a small child in the event of an emergency.
This is a 30hrs/week, Monday-Friday. This is a Part-Time Summer Position.