Job Summary Work Schedule & Locations
Position Details:
3 hours per day Monday through Friday 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Year-round position Starting pay: $18.00 per hour
Available Locations:
Palm Terrace - Lindsay
Position Summary The Program Leader I is responsible for the daily operation and implementation of ProYouth’s after-school program at an assigned Self-Help Enterprises (SHE) community center. The Program Leader supervises and engages school-age youth of varying ages while maintaining a safe, welcoming, inclusive, and engaging environment. Responsibilities include opening and closing the community center, preparing program spaces, and facilitating academic support, enrichment, recreation, and youth development activities. The Program Leader also supports community and family events and promotes the program within the SHE community to increase awareness, participation, and student attendance. Additional responsibilities include maintaining accurate daily attendance records, completing required program documentation, entering attendance data, and fulfilling all CACFP snack distribution and meal count requirements. The Program Leader maintains program supplies and equipment, builds positive relationships with students and families, and serves as ProYouth’s primary on-site representative while ensuring all ProYouth and SHE policies, procedures, and safety requirements are followed. Requirements / Qualifications Primary Role and Responsibilities Support student mastery of new skills through project-based learning Maintain a culture of safety and well-being with students in both the classroom and outdoor setting Establish clear, consistent expectations for behavior and positive discipline. Ensure that every student feels known, accepted, valued and respected. Build and maintain a high level of trust through effective communication methods. Model and promote the mission and values of ProYouth through appropriate appearance, words and actions. Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g., classroom, playground, library, etc.) for the purpose of enforcing SHE and ProYouth expectations and procedures regarding student behavior and participation and/or providing a safe, respectful and positive learning environment. Work in conjunction with the Site Director and all program staff to ensure that activities are exciting and relevant to youth as well as well-thought out and organized. Address issues, concerns, and challenges to immediate supervisor Build and maintain a high level of trust through effective communication methods. Model and promote the mission and values of ProYouth through appropriate appearance, words and actions. Build positive and professional relationships with SHE community members, coworkers, supervisors, ProYouth executive and administrative staff Participate as a positive team member for the purpose of enhancing and sharing knowledge and skills for the delivery of best practices. Exhibit professional behavior that reflects positively on ProYouth’s policies and practices Communicate with transparency Support site staff to work effectively and efficiently while building trust and partnerships Complete responsibilities accurately and on time Hold everyone, including yourself, accountable for their actions Perform related duties as assigned, within your scope of practice and training Education and Experience ? Bachelor’s Degree is preferred, ? High School diploma or equivalent AND o 48 completed College Units OR o NCLB Paraprofessional Certification ? A minimum of two years’ experience working with youth is desirable Comments and Other Information General Requirements Must be at least 18 years of age or older. Must pass a DOJ/FBI background check. Must receive TB clearance. Must pass pre-employment drug screening. A valid California Driver’s License Evidence of adequate auto insurance coverage is required. You must be listed as an insured driver.