Youth Program Assistant - Peter's Colony

Foundation Communities Inc•Carrollton, TX

12d•$0 - $20

About The Position

The Youth Program Assistant leads daily activities and engages youth in education-centered after-school and summer programs, including homework and academic assistance, fitness, reading, and enrichment. Work is predominantly in person, with virtual programming when necessary. The role supports children in kindergarten through fifth grade and may involve work at the employee’s home site and other sites as needed. The assistant helps plan and lead activities, prepares learning environments, lessons, and supplies, assists children with homework, and maintains organized classrooms and common areas. The role promotes an inclusive and respectful environment, serves as a positive role model, maintains program documentation, and ensures participant safety and supervision. The assistant follows CDC guidelines and applicable policies, procedures, and regulations, and may also help distribute snacks and meals. The position is described as a part-time afterschool assistant role. The preferred schedule is Monday through Friday, preferably 2:30–6:15 p.m.; the start time may be flexible to accommodate a high school schedule. Compensation is $19.55 per hour.

Requirements

Must be eligible to work in the United States and pass a criminal background check; fingerprint checks are required at some sites.
Must be at least 18 years old, or a graduating senior working toward a high school diploma to be earned at the end of the current school year.
Must enjoy working with children in kindergarten through fifth grade.
Must be flexible 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.
Availability to work Monday through Friday, preferably 2:30–6:15 p.m.; start time may be flexible due to a high school schedule.
Basic computer skills, including navigating websites, using email suites such as Gmail or Outlook, and using search engines.
Prior use of, or willingness to learn, online educational tools such as Google Classroom, Zoom, and ClassDojo.

Nice To Haves

Volunteer or work experience with school-age children, including babysitting, child care, or tutoring.
Interest in child development, education, and social work.
Bilingual ability, such as Spanish, Arabic, or another language.

Responsibilities

Help plan and lead activities such as arts and crafts, STEM/STEAM, reading, character development, physical fitness, and nutrition in physical or online settings.
Prepare the learning environment, lessons, and supplies for in-person and virtual program 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 diversity.
Serve as a positive role model for participants.
Maintain accurate program documentation.
Ensure the safety and supervision of participants.
Follow CDC guidelines to maintain a safe working environment.
Comply with required policies, procedures, and regulations.
Assist with distributing snacks and meals.
Lead fitness activities and supervise or participate in sports.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Paid sick leave: earn one hour for every 30 hours worked, up to 68 hours, for illness and medical or dental appointments for the employee or dependent family members.
Weekends and some school holidays off, with opportunities to work during periods such as Spring Break and Christmas.
Paid holidays after one year of employment.
Retirement plan eligibility after 12 months of employment, 1,000 hours of service, and age 21; includes a 2% match for contributions and a 3% safe harbor contribution for eligible participants.
Paid trainings and professional development opportunities.
Employee Assistance Program with confidential 24/7 phone support and referrals, including support for mental health, stress, legal, and family concerns; counseling available three times per year for each presenting issue.
Service awards after 12 months of employment, with additional awards as tenure increases.
Potential eligibility to live at a Foundation Communities property after six months of employment if working at least 20 hours per week, with a 20% discount off the unit’s market rate at move-in.
Opportunities for performance-based pay increases.
Fun work environment.