Education Specialist - Little Earth Boys & Girls Club

TITLE:Education Specialist
DEPARTMENT/CLUB: Operations//Little Earth Club
REPORTS TO: Program Director/Branch Director
TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT: Full-time (non-exempt, with benefits)
SALARY RANGE: $19.23 – $21.63 per hour (DOQ)
The mission of the Boys & Girls of the Twin Cities (BGCTC) is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. BGCTC is committed to ongoing strategic initiatives to reduce systemic racism throughout the Twin Cities and has defined ways that the Club is an activator in addressing the extreme disparities for young people in our communities. The Club is implementing a program model that directly impacts the educational achievement gap in partnership with teachers/schools and parents/guardians.
The BGCTC is seeking an energetic, talented, and passionate candidate to serve as the Education Specialist. The Education Specialist is a member of the Youth Development Professionals team whose primary responsibility is to drive academic outcomes and ensure all Club members are on track in school.
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION

• Lead teacher for a small class of elementary age or a middle school group of youth located at the Little Earth Club.
• Execute an innovative and comprehensive approach that includes fun and engaging youth development practices, and social-emotional learning methods within an education program, focusing on driving literacy (phonetic/fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension) and STEAM.
• Ensure that all educational programming is conducted within quality standards aligned with best practices in youth development.
• Assist in developing academic instructional strategies and techniques to improve academic outcomes.
• Support your team of Youth Development Professionals to drive Club and organizational objectives and goals.

EVALUATION & DATA:

• Ensure that all youth participants are rostered in the program and that attendance is taken daily.
• Ensure that all youth participants are adequately assessed at the designated assessment points.
• Track all youth participants to ensure appropriate academic progress or to recommend instructional adjustments if desired progress has not occurred.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Knowledge of the development and administration of youth programs, staff supervision, event coordination, and community partnership.
• Strong partnership development and relationship management skills.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Candidate must be able to use Microsoft Office and have excellent skills in applicable software.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and be able to operate a company-owned vehicle.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

• Bachelor of Arts/Science degree in youth development, education, sociology, or related field preferred, and/or two (2) or more years of experience in community-based youth development programs
• Preferred previous Boys & Girls Clubs work experience as a plus.
• Strong partnership development and relationship management skills.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Candidate must be able to use Microsoft Office and have excellent skills in applicable software.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and be able to operate a company-owned vehicle.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Must be able to climb stairs, lift at least 25 lbs., be able to stand and sit for long periods of time and be able to walk moderate distances. The occasional repetitive task is required. This is a moderately stressful position that requires the candidate to be in good health.
STARTING DATE: Immediately
HOURS:
During the school year 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Summer 8:00am - 5:00pm
Hours may vary based on organizational needs.
TO APPLY:
If you would like to apply for this position, please submit your cover letter and resume through our online applicant tracking system at http://boysandgirls.applicantstack.com/x/openings - Click on the appropriate job opening title. This posting will remain open until filled.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.