Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of youth through mentoring and tutoring? If so, our YCAP Assistant position may be the perfect fit for you.
A Day In the Life of a YCAP Assistant:
This summer/seasonal YCAP Assistant is responsible for tutoring and mentoring at-risk youth. This role is part of the YMCA's Youth Community Action Project (Y-CAP - part of the YCMA of Metropolitan Chattanooga), which provides services and a structured program for children between the ages of 10-14, who have been referred through the juvenile court system or the school system. Each child and their family have a personalized treatment plan that addresses their spiritual, physical, mental, and social needs. As a YCAP Assistant, you will play a crucial role in positively impacting their lives.
Shifts during the school year are Monday-Thursday from 2pm-6:30pm.
Responsibilities:
- Be a positive role model
- Assist with schoolwork
- Provide behavioral guidance
- Implement daily lesson/activity plans within established guidelines
- Make ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child
- Maintain positive relationships and effective communication with parents/guardians
- Maintain required program records, such as sign-in/sign-out rosters
- Attend and participate in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training
- Develop positive, authentic relationships with people from diverse backgrounds
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Must have clean driving record
- High school degree or equivalent required. Some college preferred.
Work schedule
- Other
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Employee discount
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