DIVISION:                             Adult and Family Services

DEPARTMENT:                    Children and Youth

REPORTS TO:                      Lead Education Coordinator 

CLASSIFICATION:             Non-Exempt, Part-Time Employee, 20 hours a week

SALARY:                                $21.00 to $26.00

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 ABOUT US

APC’s mission is to end homelessness by providing housing and services to create communities where individuals and families who have experienced homelessness can build towards self-sufficiency. At APC, we believe we can better meet our mission by recruiting, training, and retaining a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the community we serve. Over 50% of APC’s employees have lived experience with homelessness. This experience, along with the many other skills and talents of our employees, strengthens our work. APC strives to recruit a racially and ethnically diverse workforce. We aim to provide a workplace that is for everyone and where everyone’s voice is heard.

OVERVIEW

The Youth Program Assistant will work under the supervision of the Lead Education Coordinator, with additional reporting responsibility to the Senior Program Manager. They support after-school and summer programming designed to enrich the learning experiences of children and young residents. This role helps create a welcoming, safe, and caring environment at our on-site centers, where youth can grow, explore, and thrive through recreational, educational, and enrichment activities. The Youth Assistant works closely with program staff to implement structured activities, provide supervision, and foster positive, supportive relationships with all participants.

DUTIES & RESPONSBILTIES

• Assist with set-up, activity facilitation, appropriate limit-setting, and daily cleaning
• Facilitate small and large group activities using pre-set lesson plans
• Update and record daily activity logs into database 
• Lead “Walking School Bus” to and from Ruby Bridges Elementary during the school year 
• Participate in all regularly scheduled Child & Youth Services staff meetings, including staff development and organizational meetings; remain responsive to feedback and skills improvement.
• Support general outreach, supervision of field trips, and occasional childcare for special events as needed.
• Open and close the Centers as needed.
• Comply with APC staff conduct policies, local and state-mandated reporting laws; notify supervisors of any unusual child/youth issues (behavior changes, injuries, etc.) and write incident reports as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of two years of prior tutoring experience with children and youth is required or related experience with school-age children and youth (TK-8) in educational or recreational settings, preferred.
• Experience working with low-income or homeless families is strongly preferred.
• Completion of a High School Diploma or GED is required; completion of college coursework in Early Childhood Education or a related field is preferred.
• Must pass a background check
• Must provide proof of a negative TB test or risk assessment completed within the past 12 months, in accordance with California Health & Safety Code.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred (or willingness to obtain within the first 30 days of employment)
• Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean DMV record; must be capable of safely operating the agency van for field trips.
• Must be flexible with scheduling, with availability to start at 7:30 AM and work later hours during the summer months

KEY SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Approachable and personable, with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Passionate about community-based work with children and youth
• Ability to interact respectfully with staff, youth, and families from diverse ethnic, cultural, and economic backgrounds
• Demonstrated ability to set clear boundaries and age-appropriate limits across a range of youth age groups.
• Able to follow written and oral instructions accurately
• Flexible and adaptable; able to adjust work schedule to meet evolving program and resident needs
• Capable of performing effectively under high-stress conditions
• Physically able to bend, sit for extended periods, and actively engage in physical activities with children.
• Strong reasoning and problem-solving skills
• Ability to occasionally lift items weighing between 10–50 pounds

This job description does not promise or imply that the functions listed are the only duties to be performed or that the position may not change or be eliminated. Employees are always expected to follow their supervisor’s instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors.

BENEFITS OF JOINING THE APC TEAM

• Opportunities for professional development and growth are available within our organization.
• Part-time employees receive 50% paid medical premiums.
• 12 observed holidays throughout the year.
• 4 floating holiday hours, sick time accrual is set at 72 hours, and vacation accrual begins at 40 hours annually, increasing with tenure.
• Access to our Emergency Assistance Program (EAP) services.
• Receive a free AC Transit Easy Pass for public transportation.

APC values diversity and believes we can better meet our mission by recruiting, training, and retaining a diverse and representative workforce at all job levels of our community. Folks identifying as Black, Indigenous, People of Color, or LGBTQ are encouraged to apply for this position. APC is currently engaged in an organization-wide Racial Equity review and strategic planning process, guided by an external team of experts in collaboration with an internal working group that includes staff members from diverse backgrounds and job levels.

APC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, provided they are consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Additionally, APC participates in the E-Verify program, as required by law. 

APC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please notify us.