Education Program Assistant [25 hours/week]

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Title:   Education Program Assistant I (Impact Lead I, Education) - [25 hours/week]

Work Schedule: Part-time – non-exempt, generally scheduled up to 25 hours per week, Mondays – Friday, between 12:00pm  and 6:00pm. Training and programming may be scheduled outside of this time.

Reports to: Elementary Education Coordinator

MISSION:

“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.”

POSITION SUMMARY:

Working under the direction of their assigned Elementary Education Coordinator, 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 education program with specialized focus on literacy support. Further, the BGCMC Impact Leader I is responsible for contributing to the following key elements of positive youth development:

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists youth in homework after school supervision;
• Assists youth in web-based literacy intervention programming using Read Naturally and/or assigned web-based literacy or math programs;
• Participate in the setting and achievement of Academic Success goals for the education department;
• Lead and/or collaborate in activities and/or programs in one or more of the Core Program Areas of Education & Career Development, Health & Wellbeing and Character Development & Leadership Development;
• Ability to utilize impact management tools to track and report program outcomes, including monitoring specific youth success indicators such as school attendance, behavior, grades, frequency of attendance, program attendance and impact;
• Assist in conducting parent meetings in an effort to engage families with youth success;
• 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;
• 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;
• Support a culture of high expectations and frequent recognition of youth;
• Work with the Education team on special event planning and execution in coordination with Operations;
• Accepts responsibility as a Role Model/Mentor for Youth and Mandated Reporter.
• Clearance of pre-employment screening including background check and drug screening;
• Manage safety and order in assigned program areas (including field trips and youth services delivered at non-BGCMC locations) as well as compliance to policy and standard operating procedures;
• Report Clubhouse safety, maintenance, and technology so they can be promptly addressed by Operations;
• Ensure the assigned program area is clean and reflective of monthly themes; program supplies are adequate and inviting for all elementary students (K-5th grade);
• Ability to provide support to other program departments (ie. SFR, CCR, Nutrition, etc) as needed.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, high-energy youth friendly environment.

Collateral Duties 

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

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 6 month’s experience working with youth ages 6-18 years old.
• 6 months of experience planning and implementing educational programs for youth
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Capacity to supervise group work
• Efficient and effective planning and problem solving skills
• Supportive, flexible disposition
• Tech savvy, including proficiency in utilizing Google Suite and Internet for program facilitation and  maximum productivity.  
• Specialization in one or more of the following Programming Areas (be sure to specify which you possess in your application):
  • Technology 
  • Literacy & Reading 
  • Math 
  • Science & Engineering
• Reliable transportation

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• 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.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bi-lingual English and Spanish
• Educational background in Literacy instruction
• Experience as a youth development professional in the Boys & Girls Club Movement
• Cultural competence, ability to work with a diverse youth and people
• First Aid & CPR Certification 
• Demonstrated classroom management ability

COMPENSATION:

Pay rate begins at $19.00 - $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.

DISCLAIMER:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor is it to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

BGCMC is an EEO employer committed to excellence through diversity. All employees must be eligible for employment in the U.S.