EdGE Afterschool Assistant

Position Summary

The EdGE Afterschool Assistant Staff supports Mission Downeast initiatives that leverage education, leadership, experiential, outdoor activities, and mentoring-based programs to build youth engagement, aspirations, and resilience. This position works with a team of staff to facilitate EdGE afterschool program with a focus on students in kindergarten through eighth grade. This role reports to the EdGE Afterschool Site Coordinator or EdGE Youth Development Coordinator.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and welcoming environment for all EdGE afterschool participants
• Engage positively with youth during programming
• Act as a positive role model and mentor to students
• Assist lead staff in various activities/programming
• Work as part of a team with other EdGE Afterschool staff to provide quality programming
• Other duties as assigned by your supervisor

As Part of Maine Seacoast Mission

• Promote and embody the Mission as a welcoming and inclusive organization, where all people are valued and respected
• Support the values and purpose of the Maine Seacoast Mission as expressed in the mission statement and other guiding documents
• Uphold the reputation of the Mission and honor the trust built over generations between the Mission and the communities with which we work

Qualifications

Core Qualifications

• Demonstrated passion for working with youth
• Commitment to honoring, learning from, and contributing to the distinct coastal and island communities the Mission serves 
• Commitment to youth-development programming
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Commitment to diversity as source of strength and to valuing the dignity and worth of every person 
• Clear and kind communication skills
• Collaborative working style

Required Education and Experience

• Job-related experience
• Must be at least 15 years of age with a workers permit

Preferred Education and Experience

• Some High School Ability to work with students who come from rural and lower income backgrounds  
• Lived experience that reflects the communities we serve  
• Ability to work with students in experiential education 

Special Qualifications and Certifications 

• Background check required unless already employed by a school partner

Position Conditions and Requirements

Work Environment

• Ability to work in school spaces, outside in various weather conditions and, at times, in a noisy environment
• Ability to use computer or mobile device to clock in and out for time sheets

Physical Demands

• Able to remain in a stationary position for up to two hours at a time
• Able to move in a variety of positions for activities and games with children
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds

Travel Requirements

• Ability to travel to program site

Compensation 
This is a part-time, non-exempt position based on a variable work week. The hourly rate of $15.60.

To Apply
Please visit https://seacoastmission.org/employment/ or apply directly through our HR information system. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Pay: $15.60 per hour

Expected hours: 4.0 – 20.0 per week

Work Location: In person

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