317-CLS-08-26: Youth Development Staff - After School Programs (multiple locations)
Wenatchee Public Schools•Wenatchee, WA
•Hybrid
About The Position
The 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) After School Programs aim to raise student achievement in math and literacy, strengthen academic performance, build positive social relationships, and provide meaningful enrichment opportunities for students. Youth Development Staff (YDS) are key members of the after school team who build strong relationships with students and support academic and enrichment activities. YDS report directly to the Site Coordinator, who oversees all site-level programming and operations.
Requirements
- Experience or interest in working with elementary and/or middle school students
- Willingness to learn and use behavior management strategies
- Strong communication skills and ability to work positively with students, staff, and families
- Comfort encouraging and assisting students with homework, especially in math
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and student privacy
- Flexibility to work in dynamic, sometimes loud or crowded environments
- Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual communication skills are highly valued but not required
- Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse, low-income students preferred
Responsibilities
- Serve as a positive role model and mentor by building strong relationships with students
- Support implementation of enrichment, academic, and community-building activities
- Take initiative by maintaining established schedules and routines, responding appropriately to student behavior, and addressing program needs without waiting for direction
- Assist students with homework, including use of academic software such as iReady and Canvas.
- Supervise students individually, in small groups, and during large group activities
- Maintain a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for all students
- Collaborate with Site Coordinator and peers to improve program quality and student experience
- Assist with student behavior management across all program settings
- Help maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming program space
- Support data collection and record-keeping as requested by Site Coordinator
- Assist in communicating with families, including making phone calls as needed
- Participate in required professional development, including sessions that may occur outside regular hours
Benefits
- This position does not qualify for health insurance or paid leave benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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