Youth Development Professional

Youth Development Professional - Job Overview

This is a part-time position, 5 hours each day, 25 hours per week. The hours will be 2:00pm-7:00pm or 2:30pm-7:30pm depending on your location. You must be able to work the full shift each day. This is a Monday-Friday position, no weekends. 

Wage is at $15 per hour. 

Responsible for implementation of programs for youth that prepare them for success in life. You will work directly with young people grades K-1st, 2nd & 3rd, 4th & 5th, 6, 7 & 8, and teens. You would be assigned one of these groups. Typically the group size ranges from 15 to 30 kids. You would normally be working with another staff with your group.

You will be focusing on three core areas: Healthy Habits, Character & Leadership, and Academic Success. You will also participate in field trips, educational events, and other activities. You will create unique and fun lessons and provide simple and sound strategies that will prepare our youth for success.

You will assist youth in learning to manage and express their emotions appropriately when they are inclined to act out behaviorally due to physical or emotional trauma, personal stress, medical issues, or other influences. You must exhibit a level of patience to effectively work with members dealing with those situations, and maintain emotional self-control when under personal stress.

You will be responsible for ensuring members? safety and the day to day functions such as keeping accurate attendance & headcounts, reporting, and setting & enforcing classroom boundaries.