After School Program Youth Development Professional

Position Type: After-School Program Youth Development Professional
Location: Arborwood Elementary School & Waterloo Elementary School
Reports to: Program Director & Site Coordinator

An After-School Youth Development Professional believes:

• All students can learn, problem-solve, and think at high levels.
• All students need to feel valued, safe, and successful.
• All students should experience personally meaningful learning experiences and choices.
• Families need to be engaged in their child's learning and development.

An After-School Assistant must:

• Position yourself in the program area to actively supervise the assigned area, volunteers, and students to ensure the health and safety of all individuals.
• Position yourself in the program area to actively engage with students at all times.
• Lead small groups of students with fun and engaging activities that allow for student choice and interests.
• Ability to mentor students in an interest area such as Music, Theater, Visual Arts, STEM, Culinary Arts, Learning with Nature, Sports and Wellness, Photography and Graphic Arts, Leadership, or Robotics.
• Lead and mentor students in a positive, respectful, and caring manner, showing kindness and patience in all interactions with students, staff, and families.
• Effectively work as a team with other Youth Development Professionals and staff.
• Responsible for knowing and executing all emergency procedures, as appropriate.
• Help students resolve conflict using de-escalation strategies.
• Foster an environment of discourse and respect.
• Assist with program activities and special events.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment, while keeping a continual inventory of room supplies, reporting on any condition issues.
• Participate in ongoing training related to safety and positive youth development practices.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use of technology, including Microsoft Office, SMART board, Document Cameras, Google Docs, and Chromebooks, including troubleshooting for the use of this technology.
• Understanding of childcare regulations and procedures.
• Commitment to excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Competencies, Skills, and Abilities:

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience.
• Proven ability to establish relationships within the organization to enhance the care given to youth and families.
• Ability to work scheduled hours.
• Self-starter with the ability to work both independently and as a team in a diverse environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to day-to-day needs of the organization.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, organize, and conduct work with minimal direct supervision.
• Work is organized and completed on time.

Position Information:

• $15.00 hourly rate
• 32-week position during the school year
  • 6 additional weeks of work during summer sessions are available, but not required.
• 8-10 hours a week
  • 2 hours a day, M-TH
• Start times vary by building and range between 3:00 pm - 3:20 pm.
• End times vary by building and range between 5:15 pm - 5:30 pm.
• Some Fun Friday events throughout the year, as needed.
• Paid training hours to meet Child Care Licensing requirements, as needed.

• Applications are accepted until a position is filled.
• Only applicants who supply the requested documents outlined below and fully complete the application will be considered. 
• Faxed, mailed, and emailed applications will not be accepted.