Teen Program Assistant - Vintage Creek

Foundation Communities • Austin, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Teen Youth Program Assistant leads daily activities and engages youth in education-centered after-school and summer programs. Activities include homework and academic assistance, fitness, reading, and enrichment in both physical and online settings. The role prepares learning environments, lessons, and supplies; supports students’ academic work; and helps maintain a safe, organized, inclusive, and welcoming program environment. Assistants may work at their home site and other Foundation Communities sites as needed and may assist food pantries across sites.

Requirements

• Must be eligible to work in the United States and pass a criminal background check; fingerprint checks are required at some sites.
• High school diploma required.
• Enjoy working with pre-teens and teens in grades 6–12.
• Flexibility to meet changing work needs and demands.
• Ability to lead fitness activities and supervise or participate in sports.
• Ability to organize activities and make sound judgments.
• Ability to interact with a range of age groups.
• Available to work at a Learning Center Monday through Friday, typically 2:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m., on a continual basis during the school-year after-school program; schedule may be reviewed if it changes.
• Available during summer program hours, Monday through Friday, typically 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., with some variations to assist with food pantry coverage across sites.
• Reliable transportation to travel to other Foundation Communities sites as necessary.
• Basic computer skills, including navigating websites, using email suites such as Gmail or Outlook, and using search engines.
• Prior use of online educational tools or willingness to learn them.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework in social services, education, child development, or a related field.
• Six months of experience working with children, preferably providing educational or social services to economically disadvantaged families.
• Bilingual ability in Spanish, Arabic, or another language.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead activities such as arts and crafts, STEM/STEAM, reading, character development, physical fitness, and nutrition in in-person and online settings.
• Prepare the learning environment, lessons, and supplies for in-person and virtual activities.
• Assist children with homework and academic enrichment activities.
• Maintain clean and organized classrooms and common areas.
• Promote an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces participant diversity.
• Serve as a positive role model for participants.
• Maintain accurate program documentation.
• Ensure the safety and supervision of students.
• Assist Foundation Communities food pantries as needed.
• Follow CDC guidelines and comply with required policies, procedures, and regulations.

Benefits

• Paid sick leave: earn one hour for every 30 hours worked, up to 68 hours, after 30 hours of work.
• Weekends and school holidays off, including spring break and Christmas.
• Paid holidays after one year of employment.
• 401(k) retirement plan eligibility after 12 months of employment, 1,000 hours of service, and age 21; includes a 2% match for employee contributions and a 3% safe harbor contribution for eligible participants.
• Employee Assistance Program with confidential 24/7 phone support and referrals for employees and household members, plus up to three counselor visits per presenting issue per year.
• Service awards after 12 months of employment, with additional awards as tenure increases.
• Potential eligibility after six months for a 20% discount off a Foundation Communities property’s market rate at move-in, subject to working at least 20 hours per week.
• Opportunities for performance-based pay increases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED