School Program Youth Leader

SBCS Chula Vista•National City, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The School Program Youth Leader supervises, develops, and implements academic, enrichment, and social-emotional well-being activities for groups of 10–20 youth in an after-school program. Under the supervision of SBCS site supervisors, the Youth Leader supports students in improving academic skills and meeting performance goals in core subjects. Services are delivered within a team framework and in collaboration with school personnel to meet grant, school district, and SBCS program goals. SBCS Before and After School Programs partner with local schools to provide safe environments for students to participate in extended learning and recreational activities supported by ASES and ASSETS grants. Programming may include homework support, organized sports, arts, academic activities, snack distribution, and leadership development. Programs serve students in grades 1–12 and are based at traditional public and charter schools.

Requirements

Must be at least one year removed from high school graduation and three years removed from graduation or matriculation from the SUHSD school to which the candidate is applying.
If the candidate does not have 48 college credits, must meet and provide documentation of the minimum qualifications for a Classroom Assistant.
Must be highly dependable.
Must have a warm, friendly personality and sensitivity to the needs of a diverse population.
Must be able to lead sports, games, and curriculum activities and monitor behavior.
Must be able to provide leadership and stability to the program.
Ability to respond visually and auditorily to critical incidents and physically act in an emergency situation.
Ability to work under deadlines, manage various projects, and work with clients in crisis and difficult situations.
Must be able to remain in a stationary position during the shift and move throughout the building.
Must be able to move, raise, or lower objects or equipment up to 50 pounds and transport objects weighing 20–50 pounds across the facility.
Ability to exert force to move objects away from or toward oneself.
Ability to ascend and descend stairs and ladders when applicable, maintain balance, stoop, and handle objects or office machinery.
Ability to communicate ideas and convey detailed or important instructions accurately and promptly.

Nice To Haves

An AA or BA degree is highly desirable.
A passing score on the district’s Instructional Assistant Test is acceptable.
A minimum of one year working with youth and/or children is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Participate in planning and implementing the program in accordance with SBCS, California Department of Education, and Sweetwater Union High School District goals and policies.
Supervise participants, serve as a positive role model, and provide guidance.
Organize age-appropriate materials and supplies, and clean work areas after activities and group rotations.
Assist with developing and maintaining accurate participant registration and daily attendance records; support achievement and verification of program goals and attendance targets.
Recruit students and parents and promote the program.
Help prepare daily schedules and curriculum, including academic enrichment, snack distribution, recreation, and leadership development as needed.
Plan and coordinate age-appropriate activities and events.
Guide and support students with a consistent, fair, professional, patient, friendly, and engaging demeanor, while ensuring safety and emergency procedures are followed.
Report students’ academic and behavioral progress and performance to the Site Supervisor, and consult about student needs as needed.
Develop positive relationships and collaborate with school personnel.
Set up and take down classrooms for regular after-school activities.
Provide tutoring and academic enrichment aligned with school site goals and standards.
Observe, monitor, and manage student behavior using appropriate grade-level corrective strategies; offer positive feedback and alternatives.
Be available for school or SBCS special events in evenings or weekends as needed.
Fulfill contractual requirements and SBCS policies and procedures.
Attend required meetings and trainings.
Perform other duties as assigned.