LEAP for Education (LEAP) is a non-profit organization that empowers underserved and first-generation-to-college students to succeed in education, career and life. We do this by teaching students life-skills needed to perform at higher levels, providing mentoring support, and offering opportunities to explore new interests.

Program Description: In partnership with Salem Public Schools, LEAP for Education operates a summer program for middle school students in grades 6-8. The program promotes positive youth development, social emotional learning, and student advocacy. Project-based learning opportunities are offered in the mornings in a variety of areas (including technology, STEM, sustainability, and community service/social justice) to provide opportunities for students to explore new interests in engaging ways, connect school day learning to new applications, and develop team work skills. During the afternoons, students will participate in enrichment classes in the arts and sports.

Program hours: The summer program runs from 8:30 - 2:30 (staff on site from 8:15-2:50) on Monday-Thursday for 5 weeks from July 8-August 8. Group Leaders will occasionally be asked to stay late for team meetings, and some professional development will be provided prior to program start. All meeting and training time will be paid. Group leaders who perform well will be invited to participate in the Expanding Horizons after school program that runs all school year.

Job Description:

Group Leaders are essential in supporting students and assisting lead facilitators in the day-to-day operations of the program. Group Leaders will be assigned to one PBL group of 15-18 students in the morning to assist the facilitator and support students in fully engaging in learning activities. In the afternoons, group leaders support an enrichment class. Within their assigned group, Group Leaders will lead games and activities to build students’ social emotional skills, reinforce behavior expectations and routines, and build a sense of community among the students. Group leaders will build strong positive youth-adult relationships.

The majority of our students are bilingual (Spanish and English speakers) and many are currently identified as English learners. We are looking for more bilingual group leaders to help support these students in program activities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Aid students in transition from home to program, addressing any needs or concerns students identify.
• Identify and lead students in welcoming activities at beginning of the program day.
• Supervise student snack and meals.
• Provide one-on-one support to students.
• Assist facilitators in helping students engage in project-based learning and enrichment activities.
• Assure all students are learning, have a voice in decisions, and are having fun
• Facilitate games and activities for students that build social-emotional and communication skills, develop peer and adult-peer relations, and offer opportunities for fun.
• Support accommodations for students on IEPs and Behavior Plans. ·
• Support students in following the program rules and expectations.
• Communicate specific student needs to Site Director

Job Requirements/Qualifications:

• Must have earned a High School Diploma or GED, some college preferred
• Previous experience working with youth in a school, after school, and/or summer program is required
• Experience working with middle school youth from diverse backgrounds, preferred, not required.
• Proficiency in Spanish required
• Proven ability to engage, motivate, and inspire students to learn
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Flexible and adaptive work ethic
• Passionate about positive youth development and social emotional learning

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION POLICY

It is the policy of LEAP for Education to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

LEAP for Education complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws. This means that we will not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability in any phase of the employment relationship including application for employment, hiring, promotions and/or advancement opportunities, termination, compensation, training and any other conditions or privileges of employment.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift

Experience:

• working with youth: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Work Location: In person