After-School Program Assistant - #1405066

Must Have The Following In Order To Apply

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completed a minimum of six (6) semester hours of college credits with passing grades in early childhood education or elementary education
• Knowledge of all safety precautions and compliance with safety procedures.
• Experience working with at-risk youth preferably in an educational environment.
• Knowledge of youth development, Community Out of School Time (COST) programming and childcare licensing standards.
• Obtain 40 DCF clock hours in childcare training within 90 days of employment.
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and extended hours as needed
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Required to use a smartphone as needed based upon job requirements.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Pinellas County Licensing Board (PCLB) Staff Member in Charge (SMIC) credentials preferred.
  
  

Required Screenings

Background Checks (Local/State/Federal); Motor Vehicle Record Check; Will be discussed with applicant; Drug Free Workplace.

Job Description

The Program Assistant is tasked to provide a educational environment for clients in the Youth Enrichment Program. This role is responsible for working with youth on academic and enrichment activities in a year round after-school and the summers 'Community Out of School Time' (COST) program. This role will work with the team to provide supervision of participants, teachers, artists, overlay providers and volunteers, assisting in all aspects of program delivery.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides service supervision, interaction and mentoring of clients through youth development model at program site and during field trips.
• Engage with youth on enrichment activities.
• Supervises group activities and classes to ensure environment for all clients.
• Create and implement evidence-based curriculum and focused and sequential learning by using program's core methodology components and other resources.
• Communicates with parents/guardians regarding youth issues and progress, works with families to encourage parental involvement and community partnerships and assists with Open Houses, Family Nights and other events.
• Complete intake paperwork, including the collection of required eligibility documents as well as youth attendance monitoring and recording, collection of surveys, evaluations, feedback, pre/post tests and other quality assurance and funding requirements.
• Responsible for maintaining the site, equipment and supplies.
  
  

Work Environment

Will be discussed with applicant.

Hiring Process

Apply via company website.

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Days And Hours

Full Time position; Monday through Friday; Complete work schedule will be discussed with applicant.

Pay

$19.76 per hour; depends on experience. Benefits are offered.