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Form of workRequired: Certified Teacher
Days: Monday through Friday (Seasonal Summer Camp)
Hours: 35hrs/week (between 8:30am - 3:30pm)
$25 - $30/hr.
Position Summary:
The Youth Development Coordinator – Education Support is responsible for creating a positive personal learning experience for members by teaching program materials. Using the program materials, the teacher creates balanced and robust learning experiences for members complimented with Boys & Girls Club Education programs. The teacher evaluates member progress on each assignment, communicates this progress, and works with Club staff to ensure learning is personal for each member.
Responsibilities:
Hours: 35hrs/week (between 8:30am - 3:30pm)
$25 - $30/hr.
Position Summary:
The Youth Development Coordinator – Education Support is responsible for creating a positive personal learning experience for members by teaching program materials. Using the program materials, the teacher creates balanced and robust learning experiences for members complimented with Boys & Girls Club Education programs. The teacher evaluates member progress on each assignment, communicates this progress, and works with Club staff to ensure learning is personal for each member.
Responsibilities:
Program Development:
- Prepares for each instructional session; Gathers and prepares materials as appropriate
- Greets members and initiates instruction to personally engage each student
- Instructs members according to the design of the Summer Brain Grain and Boys & Girls Club programs
- Manages members, tasks and time to create a balanced and robust instructional session
- Evaluates and records the progress of each student on their program assignment
- Uses praise and encouragement to ensure members are engaged and inspired to learn
- Motivates members with Boys & Girls Club incentives given for specific achievements according to the instructional management standards
- Records and tracks tokens and incentives earned by members
- Manages the conclusion of each instructional session and completion of program evaluation sheet; Supports procedures to ensure student safety and well-being
- Communicates specific student needs to Club Manager
- Attends periodic staff meetings and completes ongoing training as needed
- Completes certification training on each academic success program taught to members
- Effectively implement and administer programs, services, and activities for drop-in members and visitors.
- Track member participation in assigned program areas, document results, and progress of members as needed.
- Coordinate program activities in accordance with selected curricula that support program goals and incorporate the needs and interests of members.
- Responsible for regularly gathering information and feedback from members about their program needs and interests.
Youth Development and Engagement:
- Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development.
- Promote and stimulate program participation for preteens and teens.
- Foster an environment that offers choices, incorporates team building, and promotes a sense of belonging and group identity for members.
- Provide appropriate guidance and direction through supportive relations with members.
- Provide quality education program activities and experiences that promote a sense of purpose and individual empowerment for members.
Supervision:
- Understands and follows the BGCMB safety policies and procedures to include but not limited to conduct & supervision of members policies, employee to member policies, member safety polices, child abuse & neglect policies, member health policies, transportation & field trips policies, the club safety/contingency plan, and the procedures for reporting incidents/accidents during program hour.
- Ensure a productive work environment by participating in weekly club staff meetings and striving to work as a team.
Education & Experience:
Language Arts and Study Skills Program Teachers:
Language Arts and Study Skills Program Teachers:
- Four-year degree or equivalent required
- State or provincial teaching credentials (current or expired)
- Minimum of one or two years of teaching experience preferred
- Knowledge of phonics and reading comprehension preferred for reading teachers
Math Program Teachers:
- Four-year degree required in a discipline requiring 3 or more years of college level math
SAT/ACT, Test Prep, and Advanced Reading Skills Teachers:
- Four-year degree or equivalent preferred
- Knowledge of tablet/ computers preferred
- Proven ability to engage, motivate, and inspire members to learn
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and be flexible
- Strong problem solving and customer service skills
Physical Requirements/Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to touch, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Disclaimer:
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. Further, no part of this description shall be construed as a contract or guarantee of employment. All BGCMB employees are at-will employees.
