After School Program Specialist ~ Bilingual Preferred (27.5 hours weekly)

Rio Elementary•Oxnard, CA

36d•Onsite

About The Position

BASIC FUNCTION: Under the supervision of the After School Program Site Coordinator, plans, implements, supervises and evaluates activities provided within a specific program area, such as education, social recreation, arts & crafts, and physical education. Representative Duties: Prepare Youth for Success 1. Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes in the Afterschool Program (ASP): Promote and stimulate program participation. Ensure that all programs and activities are organized and conducted in a professional manner. Provide support to students and families at all times. Program Development and Implementation 2. Effectively implement and administer programs, services and activities for ASP students and visitors. 3. Monitor and evaluate ASP services and activities to ensure safety of students, quality in programs and appearance of the program at all times. Prepare periodic activity reports. 4. Plan and develop daily/weekly lesson plans, coordinate, and implement daily academic (home assistance) curriculum and daily/weekly high yield enrichment activities and structured physical activities for youth. Be prepared with weekly schedule and each rotation planned in advance using a variety of activities that utilize and teach diverse learning skills. 5. Aid in the continual development and implementation of new, fun, and educational activities for youth. 6. Aid in the development, planning, and implementation of on-going quarterly activities, special events, parent night, etc. 7. Establish communication links between students, parents, administration, teachers, school support staff, police, community leaders and supervisors. Supervision 9. Ensure a productive work environment by participating in weekly site staff meetings and required professional development trainings. 10. Assist with the implementation and enforcement of safety policies/procedures regarding participant safety. Representative Duties (cont.): 11. Assist with the up-keep of program maintenance and appearance. 12. Handle minor youth conflict as it occurs in programs. Building Relationships 13. Maintain close, daily contact with program staff and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/ instructions, implementation of curriculum; instruct; and advise/counsel or as instructed by supervisor. 14. Maintain contact with school community, students' parents and others to assist in resolving problems. 15. Create a positive relationship and collaboration with the school administration, teachers and janitorial staff. Additional Responsibilities: 16. May participate in special programs and/or events. 17. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Pass district instructional aide exam or hold a two year degree in related field from an accredited college or university or meet school district required number of units at an accredited college or university.
Experience in working with children or equivalent experience
Knowledge of youth development
Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problem.
Ability to deal with the general public
Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth
Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment
Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certifications (can obtain through the District)
Valid State Drivers License (recommended)
Seeing to inspect documents and to read fine print; depth perception to file; hearing and speaking to communicate with others in a normal voice in person and on telephone; speak clearly to communicate with parents, staff and others; sitting or standing alternately for extended periods of time; climbing stairs; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate office equipment; write legibly; bending and stooping; reaching overhead and above shoulders; lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects weighing up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
Resume
Must meet the Education/Skills requirement by completion of one of the following: 1. Pass District Qualifying exam; 2. Hold an Associate's degree in related field from an accredited college or university. 3. Have 48 college units in a related field from an accredited college or university.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Preferred
Two Letters of Recommendation dated within 18 months (desired)

Responsibilities

Plan, implement, supervise and evaluate activities provided within a specific program area, such as education, social recreation, arts & crafts, and physical education.
Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes in the Afterschool Program (ASP)
Effectively implement and administer programs, services and activities for ASP students and visitors.
Monitor and evaluate ASP services and activities to ensure safety of students, quality in programs and appearance of the program at all times.
Prepare periodic activity reports.
Plan and develop daily/weekly lesson plans, coordinate, and implement daily academic (home assistance) curriculum and daily/weekly high yield enrichment activities and structured physical activities for youth.
Aid in the continual development and implementation of new, fun, and educational activities for youth.
Aid in the development, planning, and implementation of on-going quarterly activities, special events, parent night, etc.
Establish communication links between students, parents, administration, teachers, school support staff, police, community leaders and supervisors.
Ensure a productive work environment by participating in weekly site staff meetings and required professional development trainings.
Assist with the implementation and enforcement of safety policies/procedures regarding participant safety.
Assist with the up-keep of program maintenance and appearance.
Handle minor youth conflict as it occurs in programs.
Maintain close, daily contact with program staff and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/ instructions, implementation of curriculum; instruct; and advise/counsel or as instructed by supervisor.
Maintain contact with school community, students' parents and others to assist in resolving problems.
Create a positive relationship and collaboration with the school administration, teachers and janitorial staff.
May participate in special programs and/or events.
Performs other duties as assigned.