Education Staff Program Specialist

Education Staff Program Specialist

Searching for acurious, energetic, and hard-working individualwho loves helping youth learn and explore! This role is perfect for someone ready to lead programs inscience, STEM activities, LEGO League, and summer learning enrichmentwhile helpingInspire & enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

If you enjoy teaching, experimenting, and helping kids discover new ideasthis is the role for you!

This is a great summer job for college students or anyone looking for a fun, educational, and meaningful way to spend their summer. Our staff and kids have a blast learning and exploring together each day!

Check out our video to learn more about Club:
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Dates:May 18th August 1st

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The
Education Youth Development Professionalplans, implements, and supervisesacademic enrichment and STEM-based programming, includingscience experiments, LEGO League, hands-on STEM activities, and learning loss prevention programs. This position helps youth maintain and grow academic skills while supporting our priority outcome areas ofAcademic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, and Good Character & Citizenship.

Youth Development Professionals will work within a Boys & Girls Club serving up to 100 youth (ages 618) daily and will lead groups of 520 members at a time through engaging, hands-on educational programming.

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):

• Inspire learning and curiosity through STEM and academic activities
• Build supportive relationships
• Recognize youth and their accomplishments
• Deliver engaging educational opportunities and expectations
• Always uphold safety
• Create a clean, organized, and stimulating learning environment

Additional Roles Include:

Program Facilitator:Creating and leading engaging and educational activities for club members.

Mentor:Building supportive and positive relationships with youth, serving as a role model and providing guidance.

Community Liaison:Developing partnerships with local organizations and businesses to enhance resources and opportunities for club members.

Youth Advocate:Empowering young people to become active and responsible citizens through advocacy and leadership development programs.

Behavior Manager:Implementing behavior management strategies to create a safe and respectful club environment.

Program Coordinator:Planning and organizing various programs and activities to meet the diverse needs and interests of club members.

Supportive Counselor:Providing emotional support and guidance to youth facing personal challenges and crises.

Educational Supporter:Assisting club members with homework, tutoring, and educational enrichment activities to support their academic success.

We Offer:

• An opportunity to help positively shape the next generation of learners and leaders
• A supportive team
• Personal and professional growth opportunities
• An engaging, educational, and fun work environment
• Flexible schedule
• Training in Youth Development

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• High School diploma or GED & currently working to complete a two or four-year degree
• Experience working with children
• Passion for education, STEM, and learning enrichment
• Ability to plan and lead engaging academic programs and activities
• Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment
• Knowledge of youth development
• Valid State Drivers License

Requirements:

Candidates must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check & Drug Test

Training:

• Boys & Girls Club Basics & Safety 101 to be completed the first week of hire
• 30 Day - Complete the Milestone 1 trainings
• 60 Day - Complete Milestone 2 trainings
• Attend Monthly trainings for positive youth development

Job Status:

Schedule:
Monday - Friday
2:30 - 7:00 ( some Flexability)

Pay Range:

Starting at$15.25$16.25 per hour, depending on experience