Pre-K Youth Development Associate - Lonsdale Elementary

Boys & Girls Club of the Tennessee ValleyKnoxville, TN
59dOnsite

About The Position

If you love working with Pre-K kids, our Lonsdale Elementary Club location needs a youth development associate! Summary: The Pre-K Staff Youth Development Associate implements exciting activities and lessons to Pre-K club members to promote afterschool learning opportunities in a fun and safe environment.

Requirements

  • 21+ years of age
  • High school diploma or GED required
  • 3+ years of experience with youth preferred
  • Must pass local, state, and national criminal background checks
  • Must pass initial drug screening and subsequent drug tests
  • CPR Certification (certification offered by Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley post-hire)
  • Passion for children!
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent conflict resolution skills.
  • Ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations.
  • Ability to effectively collaborate, staff, directors, youth, and the community.
  • Ability to meet the needs of youth of all ages and backgrounds and to modify lesson plans to meet individual needs.
  • Efficiently use standard office equipment such as printers, fax machines, and phones
  • Ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds.
  • Ability to remain active and energetic for 6+ hours.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with teaching the fundamental concepts Pre-K club members need to know for kindergarten, such as identifying numbers and letters, socializing well with others, and working effectively in a classroom structure.
  • Help provide them with the necessary tools in social/emotional, physical, cognitive, and language skills to better prepare them for Kindergarten
  • Create opportunities for hands-on methods of learning, such as artistic expression, free play, and storytelling
  • Assist with lesson planning that addresses early childhood education requirements
  • Instill a sense of respect and discipline, so that club members work effectively in a classroom setting
  • Ensure activity rooms is clean, safe, and well-organized
  • Communicate with parents and teachers to ensure that each club member is progressing according to their needs
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of the Club per state organization and center standards.
  • Provide meals to youth per United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) standards.
  • Provide mild disciplinary action to youth.
  • Attend Club programs, activities, field trips, and other special events.
  • Help oversee volunteers serving within the club.

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Part-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Industry

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Education Level

High school or GED

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