Teachers Assistant 21st Century

Boys and Girls Club of The Lowcountry•Hardeeville, SC

13h•$0 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the 21st CCLC Lead Teacher, the 21st Century CLC Teacher’s Assistant will implement programs in the areas of recreation, art, life skills, sports, technology, etc. These programs will assist academic and social success. Major aspects include planning, setup, and implementation of program activities, identifying necessary supplies, space, and roles of other activity specialists.

Requirements

Knowledge of youth development; ability to motivate and provide guidance to youth through establishing positive relationships with youth participants; demonstrated caring and respect exhibited toward participants.
Ability to relate to the general public, parents, and Club participants in a friendly, positive, and professional manner.
Demonstrated ability to convey Boys & Girls Club policies and procedures to participants, and to implement appropriate guidance and discipline policies.
Ability to organize and supervise participants to maintain a safe and welcoming environment.
Valid South Carolina Driver’s License.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated enthusiasm, energy, and commitment in personal contact with participants, parents, supervisors, and the general public.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Ability to drive motor vehicle preferred with valid South Carolina driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Plans and implements activities within budget constraints to achieve program objectives under guidance of the Lead Teacher.
Provides Lead Teacher with regular schedules and reports of activities.
Takes direction and implementation requests from the Lead Teacher on program development, implementation, supervision, and outcome measurement.
Assists Lead Teacher with recruiting participants for the program, focusing on participant’s personal development through diverse program offerings.
Implements guidance and discipline policies and maintains standards of conduct for program participants.
Recommends new offerings in specific program areas and creates and implements necessary plans to initiate new program offerings.
Identifies prospective community resources/volunteers that could assist with the program.
Plans and implements special events and activities that give program participants the opportunity to exhibit their skills.
Provides special guidance and development of participants assigned through the 21st Century Community Learning Centers project and other assigned projects.
Identifies and implements individualized guidance strategies based on the participant’s identified needs.
Develops and implements opportunities for participant’s involvement in outside educational, recreational and leadership programs and activities relating to program area.
Represents the organization and interprets its policies, objectives, standards and programs to project participants’ community organizations and the public.
Promotes and stimulates the project participants’ knowledge of and interest in Boys & Girls Club programs and activities.
Helps maintain the cleanliness and appearance of the facility through encouraging participant’s involvement in keeping program areas clean, putting away supplies after use, etc.
Assists with activities in other program areas as assigned.
Assist with student completion and organization of assignments.
Maintains accurate report of student assignment and sheet completion.
Participates with classroom teachers to coordinate assignments.
Provides enrichment materials for enhancing 21st Century Community Learning Center.
Coordinates with Lead Teacher to implement attendance and disciplinary procedures.