The DistrictGreat things are happening in Battle Creek Public Schools (BCPS), and this is your opportunity to be a part of it! Battle Creek Public Schools serve a diverse community of 4,000 students from Pre-K to adult education. BCPS is in the midst of an exciting, equity-driven transformation, aiming to increase student achievement and family engagement, and provide opportunities and pathways to success for all students, regardless of race or zip code. We are a mission-driven district seeking passionate and motivated people who are ready to be a part of transformational change that is already underway.The JobA 21st Century Youth Development Worker (YDW) is an educator that provides fun, positive and enriching afternoon experiences for students during the BCPS 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program. A YDW creates and facilitates programming for students at elementary and secondary summer school sites. A YDW collaborates with other YDWs and the Extended Learning Coordinator of their site to deliver engaging, hands-on activities that enhance a child’s reading, writing, math, science and social-emotional learning skills.Specifically, The a YDW Will

• Serve as a positive role model
• Support students SEL skills during during summer
• Facilitate engaging programming activities

What You Will Need

• High School Diploma, post high school education preferred
• Education background in math, STEM, arts, literacy backgrounds preferred
• Demonstrated experience working with youth development program(s)
• Ability to pay close attention to and manage details while maintaining focus on the big picture
• Ability to organize and prioritize
• Understand and embrace diversity and inclusion
• A criminal history and background check is required

What You Need To Know

• YDWs are hired by EDUStaff, a third party staffing agency.
• The school year hourly salary is $17.00 per hour, 37 weeks, 16-21 hours a week: 1 hour for morning program (optional), 4 hours a day for after school, start and end time vary by site, 4 days a week.