Newcomer Youth Program Educator
About The Position
The Newcomer Youth Program Educator (NYPE) develops strong, nurturing relationships with elementary school-age youth the majority of whom are new to the United States. The NYPE facilitates Youth Development program orientation, day-to-day academic support, and service referrals. The NYPE maintains newcomer program-family relations, including interpretation and language support. The NYPE manages multiple tasks in a fast-paced and changing environment with attention to detail. About Youth Development The objective is to prepare youth in kindergarten through 12th grade to be college and career ready. Project activities include daily out-of-school time, during the school year and summer with the focus on tutoring, homework support, life skills, enriching social and cultural experiences, teen leadership development, career exploration, and job placements.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required
- Hold or be working towards an accredited teaching credential or TEFL or TESOL certificate
- Fluent and literate in Spanish, Arabic, Khmer, Lao, Thai, or Vietnamese language
- 2 or more years’ experience working with diverse youth, kindergarten through 5th grade, including newcomer/English Language Learner students
- Experience supporting and supervising youth in 1:1 and small group context
- Classroom management experience in a school, after-school, or summer program setting
- Work effectively individually and in a team setting with or without supervision
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with both youth and adults
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 Office applications including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Experience with data entry and CRM systems, preferably Salesforce
- Familiarity with project management platforms and online communications platforms such as Teams
- Must have adaptability to adopt new software and technologies and participate in the development of new such systems
Nice To Haves
- Formal education or certification in Early Childhood Education, including topics such as social-emotional learning, literacy development
- Experience working with schools, community organizations, and/or NPOs
- Knowledge of youth development principles
Responsibilities
- Facilitate implementation of after school and summer programs for elementary school-age youth, Monday – Friday, including daily chaperoning and homework help.
- Support youth in developing the skills they need to be successful in school and life.
- Promote a safe and positive learning environment.
- Plan and facilitate culturally relevant lesson plans, workshops, and activities focused on identity, leadership, academic enrichment, and health and wellness.
- Supervise a minimum of 10 students daily with various activities at the office and during community outings
- Food prep and service to youth.
- Support the recruitment of youth for after-school and summer programming to reach participation targets with a focus on newcomer student populations and their families.
- Support parents and families in developing positive relationships with their children with an emphasis on interpretation and translation.
- Identify participants needing additional social and emotional one-on-one support and inform team and supervisor
- Support the Program Manager with 1-on-1 Wellness and Academic Check-ins.
- Communicate and work collaboratively with the Program Manager, Youth Development team, and community partners, especially school day teachers, English Language Learner (ELL) support staff, and bilingual family liaisons.
- Assist with purchasing program materials and supplies and maintaining classroom organization and cleanliness.
- Assist with supervising volunteers and youth workers.
- Translate and/or coordinate program materials translation in necessary languages.
- Daily data entry, including but not limited to food service, Salesforce client data, and funder-required reporting.
- Attend agency events and meetings, team meetings, and professional development trainings; attend trainings required by funder.
- Assist with organizing and facilitating agency-wide events and activities.
- Collaborate with non-Youth Development staff on relevant youth-centric programming.
- Other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and AD&D
- Voluntary critical illness, hospital, and travel insurance
- 401k employer match
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Commuter benefits
- Paid holiday, vacation, and sick days
- Professional development stipend
- Corporate discount provider program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
