The YWCA NCA is seeking a highly engaged Summer Learning Specialist (SLS) for our EmpowerSTEAM Summer Academy. EmpowerSTEAM is a 5-week, interactive, Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics summer program for girls ages 10-17. The Summer Learning Specialist will assist the Manager, Youth Programs with the implementation of the EmpowerSTEAM program. The SLS will provide supervision for program participants and Summer Program Specialists at all times (during class sessions and program activities, and on field trips). The SLS will support the social and emotional development of the program participants by facilitating activities designed to promote positive social skills, mental health and personal growth. The SLS will serve as a leader and role model throughout the program and will be integral in creating a nurturing academic community that is responsive to the social and emotional needs of the program participants.

EmpowerSTEAM will be held in person at the Josephine Butler Parks Center from July 1 – August 2, 2024. Training for EmpowerSTEAM staff members will be held at the YWCA NCA Headquarters from June 24-28, 2024.

Position Responsibilities

• •Work closely with YWCA NCA staff and educational partners to ensure the successful implementation of daily programming.
• Maintain highly visible and engaged presence during all program activities; serve as an accessible resource for instructors and facilitators.
• Serve as a role model and mentor; model constructive participation in daily activities and demonstrate maturity and constructive behaviors.
• Develop and implement activities and interventions that empower participants with the skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, and feel and show empathy.
• Provide staff coaching to support EmpowerSTEAM Program Specialists in implementing best practices to promote social/emotional learning.
• Support Manager, Youth Programs in the implementation of social skills instruction, and the infusion/integration of social/emotional learning practices.
• Provide support for the planning and implementation of the DC Free Summer Meals Program.
• Develop rapport with participants and create a welcoming environment.
• Engage with parents and guardians and communicate participants’ progress as necessary.
• Assist in maintaining accurate program records including attendance logs and incident reports.
• Help with planning and leading icebreakers and teambuilding exercises.
• Prepare and distribute incentives.
• Supervise program participants during field trips and college tours.
• Regularly communicate any challenges or concerns to Manager, Youth Programs.
• Understand, follow and enforce all safety guidelines and program policies.
• Attend mandatory training sessions.
• Ensure that program participants have a safe and rewarding experience.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work or Counseling
• Minimum of three-years’ of experience working in a school or youth development setting.
• Experience providing social/emotional instruction or counseling services preferred.
• Must be available to attend mandatory training; and be available to work entire 5-week program.
• Must pass state and federal background checks.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Demonstrate leadership and professionalism at all times.
• Must have excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Ability to adapt and facilitate Social Emotional Learning/Social Skills curricula.
• Must enjoy working with pre-college youth (ages 10-17).
• Demonstrated ability to inspire and motive youth.
• Ability to work effectively in a close, collaborative environment.
• Ability to manage confidential information with diplomacy and tact.
• Must have strong organizational and problem solving skills.
• Consistently demonstrate prompt and dependable attendance according to work schedules.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Washington, DC 20009: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person