What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Director (Youth Community Educator Work-Based Learning Afterschool) position at Washington Central Unified Union School District?
The Project Director is the primary lead for our afterschool Youth Community Educator (YCE) Work-Based Learning (WBL) initiative. The YCE Project Director will lead an innovative program that trains 9-12th grade high school students to become leaders in their community, first through an afterschool work-based learning training programs that utilizes a near-peer mentoring model with 7th & 8th grade learners, and then as they work through an internship placement at a local elementary school. The Project Director will be someone who elevates the leadership and voice of young people in our school community, while preparing them through engaging, inter-disciplinary workshops and training curriculum to become leaders in youth programming in the district.
Key Responsibilities:
Instructional Leadership: Deliver the six-week training modules to high school students, focusing on occupational skills, pedagogy, and workshop facilitation.
Program Facilitation: Ensure all afterschool workshops align with YCEP goals and fill the current gaps in middle school programming.
Supervision & Mentorship: Provide direct oversight of young people during their training and "core workshop" experiences, acting as a bridge between their student roles and their professional identities.
Phased Implementation: Manage the transition of Youth Community Educators from the training phase to their internships at Berlin Elementary and independent WBL placements.
Community Coordination: Maintain strong relationships between the high school, middle school, and elementary afterschool programs to ensure a seamless experience for all participants.
Salary : $26 - $34