Power Up Classroom Assistant

Boys and Girls Club of the Northern Plains • Brookings, SD

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About The Position

The Power Up Classroom Assistant is responsible for implementing the 5 key elements of positive youth development: fun, safety, recognition, opportunities & expectations and supportive relationships in their daily interactions with youth. The Power Up Classroom Assistant is expected to uphold the Club values inside and outside of the Club. The Club values include teamwork, impact driven, excellence & good character.

Requirements

• Experience working with youth in Kindergarten through 5th grade
• Ability to work during the summer from 8:00 am – 1:00 pm, Monday - Thursday
• Must be able to understand, implement, and demonstrate principles of behavior management and other youth treatment modalities, per the Club trainings and values of fun, supportive relationships, recognition, opportunities and expectations, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist with attendance procedures
• Serve as substitute teacher in classroom if/when regular teacher is unavailable.
• Assist Power Up teachers in classes that have above average student numbers.
• Serve as mentor for high needs youth in classroom when required.
• Assist Power Up teachers in implementing lesson plans that incorporate enrichment through hands on activities.
• Assist in supervising bussing and transportation when needed.
• Assist in transporting supplies, snack, etc. to the Power Up site when needed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees