4-H Afterschool Program Educator - Ohio Elementary School - Watertown, NY

Cornell Cooperative Extension•New York, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will serve as an Afterschool Program Educator for Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Jefferson County in support of the 4-H Afterschool Program. The role provides comprehensive 4-H youth development opportunities for youth in grades K-12 within assigned school districts. The educator will provide guidance for program participants and after-school activities, including club and life skills, and assist collaborating teachers during the academic study portion of the program. Instruction will utilize established 4-H curriculum in environmental science, natural resources, science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM). The position involves using existing program resources, assisting in the creation of lesson plans, employing various delivery methods, and helping to deliver innovative educational programs. Additionally, the educator may provide staffing or programming coverage for other Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Jefferson County Afterschool Programs as needed.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree or equivalent education (GED/High School Diploma and 1 year transferrable/program experience).
Experience relevant to the role of the position.
Valid NYS Driver’s License and the ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
Ability to meet all School Age Child Care (SACC) and Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) licensing requirements (i.e. Tuberculosis Test, physical exam, training requirements).
Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity of subject matter appropriate to area of programming (4-H Youth Development).
Demonstrated initiative, reliability and dependability.
Demonstrated ability to organize, implement, and teach informal educational programs.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively through oral, written and visual means.
Demonstrated ability to utilize computer technologies for educational and communication purposes.
Demonstrated ability to participate in professional team efforts.

Responsibilities

Utilize established program resources and materials in providing information and resources to program participants in established 4-H programming.
Teach a menu of existing educational programs and activities as defined in support of 4-H after-school programming efforts including, but not limited to: science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM).
Assist After-School Program Coordinator in the creation of lesson plans and assist in teaching innovative educational programs as assigned.
Assist After-School Program Coordinator and other Program Educators in providing established 4-H after-school educational programs via multi-media, as assigned.
Assist teachers, as needed, during the academic study portion of the program.
Via established program parameters, communicate and cooperate with school personnel to foster intentional instruction and to address the needs and interests of participating youth.
Provide staffing and/or programming coverage, as needed, for other Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Jefferson County Afterschool Programs.
Serve as a team member and cooperate with the entire Association and Youth and Family Development Program staff to achieve Association program goals.
Implement program evaluation as designed by the Outside Evaluator and New York State Education Department (NYSED).
Interact with program participants to obtain evaluation data, to include: evaluating effectiveness of classes within program areas for all After-School Programs offered.
Assist in the interpretation of evaluation data and in the communication of evaluation results to constituencies as assigned.
Under the direction of the After-School Program Coordinator, coordinate and assist with program projects and program outreach efforts as instructed per already established program parameters.
Coordinate, compile and organize existing program resources and program materials.
Provide administrative assistance in the marketing and promotion of programming efforts to include, but not limited to: print media, news media, social media, and multi-media efforts.
Provide administrative assistance in the completion of reports as required by the funding sources and/or the Association.
Effectively communicate with parents of school districts as needed to achieve program goals.
Effectively maintain existing professional relationships with other agencies, organizations and businesses that promote effective communication and facilitate continued programming efforts.
This program may require the transport of program participants and/or program materials and resources in performing position responsibilities.
Participate in required trainings to meet School Age Child Care (SACC) and Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) licensing regulations.
In cooperation with Supervisor and/or Executive Director, jointly develop and pursue a professional development plan as a means to increase competencies relative to position accountabilities and to address changes in programming and association priorities.
Collaborate in activities that are in general support of Cornell Cooperative Extension including but not limited to attendance at staff meetings, timely reporting of expenses, working with other staff, general marketing of Extension programs and other duties as assigned.
Support the association to maintain a safe working environment.
Be familiar and strive to follow any applicable federal, state, local regulations, association health and safety policy/procedure/requirement and standard.
Act proactively to prevent accidents/injuries and communicate hazards to supervisors when identified.