Enrichment Specialist - Baltimore City

The Y in Central Maryland•Baltimore, MD

20h•$17 - $17

About The Position

The Enrichment Specialist leads children and teens in positive, fun, and enriching activities that support healthy youth development. The role prepares and submits lesson plans tailored to young people's individual needs and to the goals of Y programs for students in grades K–12 at schools in low-income communities served by the Y in Central Maryland. The specialist supports and nurtures youth adversely impacted by the achievement gap and contributes to the Y's mission of individual and community well-being. Associates must follow the Code of Conduct with Youth, which establishes expectations for safe and respectful interactions. It prohibits abuse, bullying, harassment, and inappropriate physical or verbal interactions; requires reporting suspected mistreatment; and requires child-abuse-prevention training and compliance with legal reporting requirements.

Requirements

Interest in the well-being of school-age youth.
Enthusiasm, patience, good humor, good judgment, and a good spirit.
Some prior experience leading school-age youth.
Ability to communicate clearly and listen effectively to children, parents or guardians, members, school administration, and other Y associates.
Ability to be flexible and work at multiple locations.
Agreement to abide by the Code of Conduct with Youth.

Responsibilities

Lead children and teens in positive, fun, and enriching activities that support healthy youth development.
Prepare and submit lesson plans that address the individual needs of youth and the overall goals of Y programs.
Support and nurture K–12 youth in schools in low-income communities served by the Y, including youth adversely impacted by the achievement gap.
Follow the Code of Conduct with Youth and report suspected mistreatment.
Complete child-abuse-prevention training and comply with legal reporting requirements.