What are the responsibilities and job description for the YReads! Lead Assistant - Belmont Elementary School position at TAMPA METROPOLITAN AREA YMCA INC?
Under the direction of the Program Director of Literacy, the Lead Program Assistant will serve as the on-site leader responsible for ensuring the highest level of literacy instruction, program quality, and stakeholder engagement at the Belmont Elementary location. This role includes creating and refining literacy curriculum, supporting assistant staff on implementation, facilitating student instruction, and directly collaborating with parents, school administration, and BASE staff to support student achievement.
The Lead Program Assistant is expected to model best practices in teaching, behavior management, relationship building, and program administration. This role also includes , ensuring fidelity to curriculum and maintaining compliance with YMCA and grant standards.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Program Quality and Growth
- Responsible for scheduling and implementing SIPPS lessons and weekly enrichment activities to promote individual child development.
- Assess the needs and interests of individuals and groups and prepare instructional program activities accordingly, given the available materials, equipment or center.
- In collaboration with the Program Director, Literacy, develop curricula and plan course content and methods of instruction; evaluate and revise curricula as needed.
- Form relationships with school and BASE staff at program school site to promote a team approach to youth mentoring.
- Input mentor and student attendance and behavior into online database weekly.
- Responsible for leading small groups of children and monitoring children during YMCA Reads! activities.
- Teaches reading lessons utilizing varied delivery methods.
- Accurately tracks and monitors student progress. Responsible for grant outcomes and data integrity.
Team Leadership
- Partners, as needed, with key program leaders to remain committed to the YMCA's mission, safety and service to members, and the Tampa Y promise.
- Completes all job related and other trainings as required.
- Provide day-to-day overview of clear expectations, quality instruction, and consistent adherence to program standards for program staff and mentors.
- Leads the daily supervision of volunteer mentors including approved background checks, scheduling, time/attendance and on-boarding.
Grant Administration
- Ensure delivery of curriculum and all grant related metrics
- Works with grant team to submit all required grant data in a timely manner
Safety and Risk Management
- Ensures all Tampa Y program standards and best practices are implemented and followed. Applies YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to best practices, emergency procedures, medical and disciplinary situations and child abuse prevention.
- Monitors programming to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health & safety regulations.
- Maintains confidentiality of students, parents, and faculty. Assists in all other areas as assigned.
Cause-Driven Leadership® Competencies
Mission Advancement > Reinforces the Y’s values within the organization and the community. Effectively communicates the benefits and impact of the Y’s efforts for all stakeholders. Implements effective systems to develop volunteers at program, fundraising, and policy leadership levels. Secures resources and support for all philanthropic endeavors.
Collaboration > Develops strategies to ensure staff and volunteers reflect the community. Builds and nurtures
strategic relationships to enhance support for the Y. Serves as a community leader building collaborations based on trust and credibility to advance the Y’s mission and goals. Communicates for influence to attain buy-in and support of goals. Provides tools and resources for the development of others.
Operational Effectiveness > Integrates multiple thinking processes to make decisions. Involves members and
community in the development of programs and activities. Ensures execution of plans. Institutes sound accounting procedures, investment policies, and financial controls. Assigns clear accountability and ensures continuous improvement.
Personal Growth > Fosters a learning environment embracing diverse abilities and approaches. Creates a sense of
urgency and positive tension to support change. Anticipates challenges that can sidetrack or derail growth and personal learning. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.