4-H Afterschool Program Educator - Watertown High School - Watertown, NY

Cornell Cooperative Extension•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This part-time Afterschool Program Educator position with Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Jefferson County supports the 4-H Afterschool Program by providing youth development opportunities for students in grades K–12. The educator provides established guidance for participants and after-school activities, supports teachers during academic study time, and teaches established 4-H curriculum in environmental science and natural resources, science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM). The position uses existing resources, helps create lesson plans, delivers educational programs using varied methods, and may provide staffing or programming coverage for other Association afterschool programs. Assignment coverage is for Watertown City School District, as assigned. The position is part-time, non-exempt, and scheduled for 20 hours per week at $20.00 per hour. Work may involve flexible hours, including evenings or weekends, and may require transporting program participants or program materials. Applicants must apply online by the close of day on December 31, 2026, with a cover letter, resume, and three references. The position offers health and dental insurance, NYS retirement, vacation, sick leave, and personal leave, based on eligibility.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or equivalent education; alternatively, a GED/high school diploma and one year of transferable or program experience.
Experience relevant to the role.
Valid New York State driver’s license and ability to meet associated travel requirements.
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.
Ability to transport program participants and/or program materials and resources if required.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with subject matter relevant 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

Use established program resources and materials to provide information and resources to participants in established 4-H programming.
Teach existing educational programs and activities supporting 4-H afterschool programming, including STEAM subjects.
Assist the Afterschool Program Coordinator/Manager with lesson-plan creation and teaching innovative educational programs.
Help deliver established 4-H afterschool programs through multimedia, as assigned.
Assist teachers during the program’s academic study portion, 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 Afterschool Programs, as needed.
Work cooperatively with Association and Youth and Family Development Program staff to achieve program delivery goals.
Implement program evaluation as designed by the Outside Evaluator and New York State Education Department.
Collect evaluation data from participants and assess the effectiveness of classes across Afterschool Programs.
Assist with interpretation of evaluation data and communication of results to constituencies.
Coordinate and assist with program projects and outreach under the direction of the Afterschool Program Coordinator/Manager.
Coordinate, compile, and organize existing program resources and materials.
Provide administrative support for marketing and promotion through print, news, social, and multimedia channels.
Assist with reports required by funding sources or the Association.
Communicate with parents as needed to achieve program goals.
Maintain professional relationships with agencies, organizations, and businesses to support communication and programming.
Participate in required SACC and OCFS licensing trainings.
Develop and pursue a professional development plan with the Supervisor and/or Executive Director.
Support Cornell Cooperative Extension activities, including staff meetings, timely expense reporting, collaboration with staff, and general program marketing.
Help maintain a safe working environment, follow applicable safety requirements, prevent accidents and injuries, and report hazards to supervisors.