Youth Development Associate

WHO ARE WE?

At the Achievement Academy, our mission is to enhance the academic, emotional and social well-being of children and families in the community. As the hub of cultural diversity in the community, we offer programs and services focused on developing successful and productive adults. We recognize that children and families come to us from a variety of circumstances, which makes it important for us to provide the necessary support to succeed.

As the Youth Development Associate you will be responsible the development and coordination of youth activities, positive role-modeling for youth in areas of problem-solving and social skill development, working constructively with parents and other family members to foster youth engagement, and assisting with basic life-skills related training needs of clients and staff.

This position will work M-F from the hours of 8am to 5pm and be responsible for:

• Providing support to the Youth Development Specialist and Youth Development Program Coordinator (following program standards) in the safety and supervision of youth and encouragement of participants.
• Following program direction and compliance standards while implementing program activities.
• Recognizing and effectively responding to opportunities for problem-solving in the classroomImplementing and supervising positive developmental opportunities for students as directed
• Effectively implementing age- and skill-appropriate opportunities for the group so that each individual experiences success during out of school time programming.
• Carrying out established roles in enforcing out of school time program safety regulations.
• Setting a good example for students and others, including cleanliness, punctuality, sharing cleanup, sportsmanship, and table manners.
• Encouraging and demonstrating respect for personal property, equipment, and facilities.
• Supporting effective communication with parents.