Description

Title: Education Program Assistant (Impact Leader I, Education)

Work Schedule: Part-time – non-exempt, generally scheduled up to 25 hours per week, Mondays – Friday, between 1:00 pm and 6:00pm. Training and youth workshops may be scheduled outside of this time.

Reports to: Elementary Education Coordinator

MISSION:

“Our Mission is to inspire and empower the youth of Monterey County to realize their full potential to become responsible, healthy, productive and successful citizens.”

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

Working under the direction of their assigned Supervisor, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County (BGCMC) Education Impact Leader I plays an essential role in helping youth succeed as they directly serve as positive role models, mentors and activity leaders to diverse youth delivering an engaging, age-appropriate and outcome-driven program with specialized focus on literacy support and intervention for K-5th grade youth. Further, the BGCMC Impact Leader I is responsible for contributing to the following key elements of positive youth development:

KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITY:

Lead Activities & Assist with Planning, Evaluating Programming

• Assist youth in homework after school supervision;
• Assist youth in web-based literacy intervention programming using Read Naturally and/or assigned web-based literacy program; 
• Assist with tracking and reporting program participation and outcomes, recommending modifications to activities and programs that respond to youth needs and interests;
• Foster an environment where youth acquire a sense of belonging, competence, usefulness, power and influence, and are engaged in developmentally appropriate, high yield learning activities primarily for grades K-5 in Education, Character & Leadership Development; and Health & Life Skills;
• Address youth behavior with a positive discipline approach that is fair, firm, consistent and kind; helping youth take responsibility/accountability for their actions accompanied with appropriate consequences; and
• Ensure a culture of high expectations and frequent recognition of youth.
• Provide support to other program departments (ie. Education, SFR, Technology etc.) as needed

COLLATERAL DUTIES 

• Performs other duties as assigned in alignment with fulfilling primary function of position.
• Lead and/or collaborate in off site BGCMC youth development programs and/or activities (i.e. School Day Program, Catch The Bus, Outreach, etc.)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors.
• Must be able to walk, stand, push, pull, balance, stoop and kneel.

TRAITS AND SKILLS:

The successful candidate for this position will possess the following traits and skills.

• Passionate about youth success as defined in BGCMC Mission & Strategic Goals;
• Personal & professional alignment with BGCMC Core Values, Beliefs & Standards;
• Accepts responsibility as a Role Model/Mentor for Youth and Mandated Reporter;
• Clearance of pre-employment screening including background check and drug screening;
• Adherence to the daily cleaning & sanitation schedule.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, high-energy youth friendly environment.
• Keen attention to detail, safety and order.

Requirements

 EDUCATION

• High school diploma or equivalent 

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• Minimum of 6 months to one year experience working in the Youth Development profession with youth between 6 to 18 years old.
• Minimum of 6 months to one year experience contributing to the implementation of curriculum and/or programming for youth.
• Must effectively show the ability to demonstrate classroom management skills. 
• Tech savvy, including proficiency in utilizing Microsoft Suite, Google Workspace and Internet for maximum productivity.
• Education and Career Development: Enabling youth to become proficient in basic educational disciplines, apply learning to everyday situations, plan for higher education and careers and embrace technology. (Specify any sub-areas as well in your application.) 
• Specialization in one or more of the following Programming Areas (be sure to specify which you possess in your application):
  • Literacy & Reading 
  • Math 
  • Technology 

  Highly desirable qualifications:

• Bi-lingual English and Spanish
• First Aid & CPR Certification
• Cultural competence, ability to work with a diverse youth and people
• Communication skills

COMPENSATION: Pay rate begins at $ 17.00 to $18.32 per hour, and is based on experience. Professional development opportunities are available contingent upon funding and approval. This position is classified as non-exempt and as such is eligible for the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.