Job description

Title: Youth Program Associate

Summary:
Responsible for implementing activities for youth in Grades K to 12 who are enrolled in out-of school programs, including after school and Summer. Program outcomes focus on academic enrichment in reading/English Language Arts (ELA) and math, positive youth development activities, career and college readiness (Grades 6-12), and parent engagement. Associate will be assigned to serve students in a particular grade range e.g. Grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12. Programs will be on-site at a school within the Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD).

RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Functions

• In collaboration with the Site Director and other site staff, develop and implement lesson plans designed to engage students in challenging activities that interest them in ELA, arts, music, and/or STEM.
• Implement activities that help students complete career and college readiness tasks for their grade level (Grades 6 to 12).
• Promote and implement activities that help parents demonstrate active involvement in their student’s academic and socio-emotional success.
• Work with other program staff to create a safe and positive learning environment for youth.
• Supervise youth at all times.
• Establish and maintain a positive and constructive rapport with parents/guardians, communicating frequently regarding program participation, concerns, and accomplishments.
• Oversee transitions between various program activities, including those provided by community-based organizations to ensure students arrive on time and ready to participate fully.
• Provide orientation and day to day direction for volunteers working in the program.
• Assist with serving snacks/meals and supplements as part of the program schedule, assist in clean up.
• Help to oversee clean-up of the program space at the end of each session.

Administrative Functions

• Follow all policies and procedures established by GCNCA and the school site.
• Enforce all program rules in a positive and constructive manner, educating parents/guardians as to program requirements and their responsibilities.
• Follow all policies and procedures related to the operation of a program serving youth.
• Maintain all necessary records for each enrolled child; ensure all paperwork is accurate and complete.
• Complete daily attendance records, meal reports, and other required documentation in a timely manner.
• Assist in the maintenance of an inventory of all program supplies related to the operation of the program.

Other

• Troubleshooting to help assure that the program operates safely, efficiently, and effectively.
• As assigned by the Site Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a high school degree/GED. A plus is having some college or degree in education or related major but other majors welcomed.
• Must have at least three months of volunteer or work experience interacting with youth in Grades K to 12, specifically in a group.
• Ability to lead a group of 18 youth in one or more category of activities: academic enrichment, STEM, social and emotional learning, career and college readiness, art, music, recreation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated initiative and adeptness at managing change.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Ability to work with a variety of people of different ages, educational levels, races, and ethnicities.
• Physically able to perform job duties on a daily basis.
• Must meet the criminal background check requirements to work in a State of Ohio licensed child care center.

Note: Prior to hiring a person will be fingerprinted and a criminal background check will be performed. Proof of any college degree(s) and/or coursework and/or other training and/or certifications/licenses must also be provided upon hiring.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, afternoons within 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. during the school year. Days and start and end times are negotiable. Summer schedule TBA.

Hourly Rate

$15.00

GREATER CLEVELAND NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS ASSOCIATION (NCA). Our mission is to support and strengthen the capacity of community based organizations to provide human services and education for children, families, and older adults and to advocate for the social, economic and political well-being of Greater Clevelanders. Through the Partner for Student Success (P4SS) program, NCA provides after school and summer programming to primarily Cleveland public schools. P4SS program outcomes focus on academic enrichment, positive youth development, college and career readiness, and parent engagement. Through IConnect, NCA serves older adults with programming via the Internet, telephone, and in-person at selected sites. IConnect helps older adults reduce social isolation by increasing social interaction, participating in activities with others, and engaging in new experiences. Through NonProfit Advantage we provide finance and accounting and other business support services for community based organizations. It is the policy of NCA to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons, and to recruit, hire, train, promote and compensate persons in all jobs without regard to race, color, religion, sex, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
All current COVID-19 precautions will be taken.

Work Location: One location

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