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Working at Enterprise
At Enterprise, you'll be part of a diverse, committed team making a difference every day. You will collaborate with some of the smartest minds and biggest hearts in our field. You'll be empowered to drive systems change and take bold steps to advance racial equity. And you will find a career home where you're valued and supported in your growth journey.
Enterprise offers career opportunities in our offices across the country with an exceptional benefits package.
Job Description Summary
This position is located at ECD's Island Walk apartment community in Reston, VA. The Youth After-School Specialist will work with program staff to develop, implement, and evaluate an After-School Program and Summer Enrichment Program for children and youth grades 1st through 12th. The Youth After-School Specialist will assist students with homework, engage students in learning activities and work with ECD staff to further develop programs that foster a love for learning and reinforce attendance and participation expectations. Program delivery is dependent on county and state guidelines which may change throughout the year. This position requires an individual who has experience in using technology to deliver online instruction and a willingness to be flexible in order to address changing circumstances. The program may transition to in-person instruction when it is possible to do so.
Hours are Monday through Thursday, 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM (with some flexibility).
This position reports to the Community Network Manager at Island Walk and is funded through the Fairfax County Consolidated Community Funding Pool.
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Keep students (grades 1st through 12th) engaged and focused on learning activities and support them in completing homework assignments.
- Collaborate with Tutors to ensure elementary students are receiving appropriate support towards Language Arts and Math progress goals.
- Collaborate with Tutors to ensure middle and high school students are receiving appropriate support towards achieving grade progress goals in core subjects.
- Assist youth and offer instruction on study strategies, research skills and assist in areas of greatest academic needs.
- Plan and implement Summer Enrichment Program with emphasis on sustaining Language Arts and Math skills.
- Track daily attendance and student notes as needed.
- Assist with documenting and tracking student academic progress and provide consistent assessments to supervisor regarding student progress.
- Communicate with parents regarding student successes and concerns, including one-on-one meetings at least twice per year.
- Communicate actively with teachers and school administrators when appropriate regarding student progress or concerns.
- Model and enforce the site program rules consistently and fairly.
- Manage and maintain behavior management system.
- Be open to mentoring youth.
Qualifications:
- Experience and/or understanding working with the local schools and children of all ages.
- A passion for working with children, especially in an academic and enrichment setting.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong tutoring skills with emphasis on Math and Language Arts.
- Good role model for youth.
- Tolerance and openness to different world views and sensitivity to other cultures and languages.
- Respect for self and others.
- Ability to problem solve, to see solutions and opportunities as well as obstacles.
- Ability to work independently and as a team member.
- Willingness to learn, to accept supervision and direction.
- Dependability in reporting to work on time and assuming assigned responsibilities.
- Good interpersonal relationship skills.
- Knowledge of positive classroom management strategies preferred.
Total Rewards at Enterprise:
You will be working with a group of talented professionals who are motivated by serving the community and addressing the need for affordable housing.
The base salary for this role is $22.00 to $24.00 per hour, depending on level of skills and experience.
The salary range for this position is represented by the low and high end of the range for the amount to be paid for the position. Salaries paid at Enterprise will vary based on factors that may include skills, education, location, experience, and performance.
