Program Leader - Youth Mentor

Join our passionate, motivated and upbeat team as we advocate and support middle school youth through our unique, community-wide after-school program. You will have a positive impact the lives of today's youth through activities, social and emotional learning and mentoring. Arnold Schwarzenegger founded our non-profit 30 years ago, and we are excited about our organization and the impact we make in our communities.

This position is ideal for those with a background or interest in education, psychology, social services and youth services. College students are encouraged to apply.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF TODAY'S YOUTH-IMMEDIATE START DATE

The pay for this position is $17 per hour, 13-17 hours weekly after school. Tentative schedule is set for Monday through Thursday from 3pm-6:30pm. Selected applicants are required to complete a background check and online training before working with students.

Location:

• Hector P. Garcia Middle School
• Life School Oak Cliff

Areas of Opportunity: Art, Sports, STEM, Robotics, Cooking Club, SEL (Social Emotional Learning), Yoga...bring your passion to share with our youth!

Start Date: Programming begins in January with onboarding and paid training occurring in January.

Organization Background:

After-School All-Stars (ASAS) is one of the leading national after-school program providers in the country. Our comprehensive school-based programs combine activities and learning to help build the knowledge and skills children need to succeed, both in school and in life. Founded as a national organization by Arnold Schwarzenegger in 1992, ASAS is building a national model for after-school program delivery through our 19 chapters, all of which serve at-risk youth in major urban centers.

Roles and Responsibilities:

The part-time Program Leader, under the direction of the Program Manager (PM) and Site Coordinator (SC), is responsible for the daily implementation of the After-School All-Stars program model:

• Prepare and plan activities that reflect the required program curriculum
• Ensure cleanliness of classrooms, gym, and other areas of program
• Supervise and engage students at all times, prioritizing safety
• Be at the school site during program hours, approximately 3pm-6:30pm Mondays through Thursdays
• Work in conjunction with the SC and fellow Program Leaders to ensure the smooth delivery of program activities
• Complete attendance accurately and report absentees to SC
• Review and implement existing ASAS curriculum
• Prepare supplies, materials, and any other items needed before program starts
• Follow the ASAS student code of conduct when disciplining students
• Report disruptive behavior and/or areas of concern to the SC
• Assist with the distribution, supervision, and clean-up of snacks
• Assist in coordinating program equipment, materials, facilities, nutrition, and other needs on site
• Assist in planning end-of-semester culminating events
• Maintain professional and positive relationships with school staff, including principal, teachers, custodians, and office staff
• Follow proper reporting of time worked by adhering to ASAS sign-in/out procedures and notifying the SC of any absences in advance
• Attend professional development activities and meetings provided by ASAS
• Ability to adapt to various circumstances

Experience and Education:

The successful candidate will have a year or more of non-profit or related youth development program experience. The individual will have a familiarity with and passion for working with underserved youth.

• Some undergraduate study is required; coursework in education, social or human services, child development, or related field is desirable
• Previous experience working with youth in a mentoring or counseling capacity
• Ability to establish rapport and build trust with youth
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with school district staff, program staff, parents, and community leaders
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of quality criteria for after school programs preferred
• Familiarity with youth development principles and middle school aged youth preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively and demonstrate sensitivity to others as well as respond to critical incidents and act swiftly in an emergency
• Excellent organizational skills
• Familiarity and experience with the Dallas’s diverse populations strongly preferred
• Spanish speaker preferred

Traits and Characteristics:

The successful candidate will be a self-starter with a great personality, passionate about serving youth in an educational setting, and the ability to mentor middle school aged students, ensuring that they have a positive and fun after school experience. Program Leaders are crucial to a successful after-school program.

Pay and Schedule:

The pay for this position is $17 per hour, based on experience. The hours for this position will range from 13-17 hours weekly. Tentative schedule is set for Monday through Thursday from 3pm-6:30pm. Selected applicants are required to complete a background check and online training before working with students.

ASAS is an equal opportunity employer and candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply

To learn more about ASAS, please visit our socials:

@asasnorthtexas

www.afterschoolallstars.org

www.asasnorthtexas.org

ASAS Covid Policy:

Neither After-School All-Stars nor the State of Texas are currently requiring staff to be vaccinated (though it is highly encouraged for those who are able). We will however be collecting the vaccination status of our employees to enable our chapter to be proactive in response to updates or requirements that may be set forth by our government or school districts.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 12 – 15 per week

Schedule:

• After school

Application Question(s):

• How many years of lesson planning experience do you have?

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• middle school youth: 1 year (Required)
• mentoring: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17