4-H Afterschool Program Educator - Calcium Primary School - Calcium, NY

Cornell Cooperative Extension•New York, NY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This part-time, non-exempt position serves as an Afterschool Program Educator for Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Jefferson County, supporting its 4-H Afterschool Program and providing youth development opportunities for students in grades K–12. The educator provides guidance for participants and after-school activities, including clubs and life-skills programming; assists teachers during academic study time; and teaches established 4-H curriculum in environmental science and natural resources, STEAM, and other assigned areas. The position uses existing program materials, helps create lesson plans, and delivers established educational programs through varied methods. It may also provide staffing or programming coverage for other Association after-school programs. The position is assigned to provide coverage in the listed school district as directed. The role also involves program evaluation, coordination and organization of materials, outreach and administrative support, communication with families and school personnel, and collaboration with Association staff and community partners. The educator participates in required licensing training and professional development, follows applicable health and safety requirements, and may transport program participants or program materials. The position is 20 hours per week and pays $20.00 per hour. Eligible employees may receive health and dental insurance, retirement, vacation, sick leave, and personal leave.

Requirements

Associate’s degree, or equivalent education (GED/high school diploma and one year of transferable/program experience).
Experience relevant to the role of the position.
Valid New York State driver’s license and ability to meet travel requirements associated with the position.
Ability to meet School Age Child Care (SACC) and Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) licensing requirements, including tuberculosis testing, physical examination, and training requirements.
Ability to work flexible hours, which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide established 4-H programming, information, and resources to program participants.
Teach existing educational programs and activities supporting after-school programming, including science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM).
Assist the After-School Program Coordinator with creating lesson plans and teaching assigned innovative educational programs.
Assist the Coordinator and other Program Educators in delivering established programs via multimedia, as assigned.
Assist teachers during the academic study portion of the program, as needed.
Communicate and cooperate with school personnel to support intentional instruction and address participating youths’ needs and interests.
Provide staffing or programming coverage for other Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Jefferson County after-school programs, as needed.
Work cooperatively with Association and Youth and Family Development Program staff to achieve program goals.
Implement program evaluation as designed by the Outside Evaluator and New York State Education Department; obtain evaluation data from participants, help assess class effectiveness, and assist with interpreting and communicating results.
Coordinate and assist with program projects and outreach under the direction of the After-School Program Coordinator.
Coordinate, compile, and organize existing program resources and materials.
Provide administrative assistance with marketing and promotion, including print, news, social, and multimedia efforts.
Assist with reports required by funding sources or the Association.
Communicate with parents as needed to achieve program goals and maintain professional relationships with agencies, organizations, and businesses.
Participate in required SACC and OCFS licensing training and pursue professional development in cooperation with the Supervisor and/or Executive Director.
Support the Association’s health and safety efforts, follow applicable requirements, prevent accidents and injuries, and report identified hazards to supervisors.
Perform other duties as assigned; the position may require transporting program participants or program materials and resources.