Youth Program Assistant - Norman Commons

Position Summary:  The Youth Program Assistant will lead daily activities and engage youth in education-centered after school and summer youth programs, including but not limited to, homework/academic assistance, fitness, reading and enrichment. Responsibilities will be carried out in a predominantly in-person setting with virtual programming if necessary.

Essential Job Functions: 

• Assist Youth Program Assistants plan and lead meaningful activities that include but are not limited to arts and crafts, STEM/STEAM, reading, character development, physical fitness, and/or nutrition in a physical and/or online setting for participants at your home site and other sites as needed 
• Proficiency in basic computer skills such as navigating websites, use of email suites (Gmail, Outlook, etc…) and search engines, etc…
• Prior use of, or willingness to learn, online educational tools such as Google Classrooms, Zoom, ClassDojo, amongst others.
• Prepare the learning environment, lessons and necessary supplies for program activities in an in-person and virtual setting.
• Assist children with homework and academic enrichment activities.
• Maintain a clean and organized classroom as well as common areas.
• Promote an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces diversity
• Serve as a positive role model for participants.
• Maintain accurate program documentation
• Ensure safety and supervision of participants
• Follow CDC Guidelines to maintain a safe working environment
• Comply with all required policies, procedures, and regulations

Other Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Assist with distribution of snacks and meals
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (experience, education, credentials, language):

• Must be eligible to work in the United States and be able to pass a criminal background check (Fingerprint check required at some sites)
• Minimum 18 years of age; graduating senior - Must be working toward a high school diploma to be earned at the end of the current school year.
• Must enjoy working with children K-5^th grade
• Flexibility to meet the changing work needs and demands
• Ability to lead various fitness activities as well supervise/participate in sports
• Ability to organize activities and make sound judgements
• Ability to interact with a range of age groups
• Available to work at a Learning Center Monday through Friday preferably 2:30-6:15. Start time may be flexible due to high school schedule.  

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred volunteer or work experience with school age children; including babysitting, child care, tutoring.
• Interest in child development, education and social work. 
• Bi-lingual (Spanish, Arabic or other) preferred

Physical Demands/Work Environment (include amount of lifting, twisting, bending, sitting, standing, keyboarding, driving, noise, indoor/outdoor etc.)

• Occasional lifting, twisting, bending standing and sitting
• Frequent walking and participation in basic exercise movements
• Exposure to various weather conditions including but not limited to sun, wind and rain.
• An occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials may occur. 
• May be asked to clean up bodily fluids with appropriate training and personal protective equipment provided.
• Ability to work in all types of climate atmospheres, such as hot, rainy or wet environments.  Inside and outside.  

Other/Benefits for part time Afterschool Assistant: 

• Paid Sick Leave: After 30 hours of work, you earn 1 hour of paid sick leave, up to 68 hours, to use for illness and medical or dental appointments for yourself or dependent family members.
• Weekends off and some school holidays off with opportunities to work (Spring Break, Christmas…)
• Paid holidays after 1 year of employment
• Retirement Plan: After 12 months of employment and 1000 hours of service (& age 21), you become eligible for our 401(k)-retirement plan. Features a 2% match if you contribute and a 3% safe harbor contribution for all eligible participants.
• Paid trainings and opportunities for a variety of professional development
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): This benefit provides you and household members with confidential 24/7 phone support and referral for personal issues, including mental health, stress, legal and family problems. You can meet with a counselor 3X per year for each presenting issue.
• Service Awards: After 12 months of employment, you will receive a gift to recognize your service. Additional awards are available as your tenure increases.
• Housing: After 6 months of employment, if you work a minimum of 20 hours per week, you may be eligible to reside at a Foundation Communities property and receive a 20% discount off the unit’s market rate at move-in.
• Opportunities for performance-based pay increases
• Fun work environment

Compensation: Hourly rate: $19.12

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Foundation Communities is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation & gender identity.