Youth Program Assistant - Peter's Colony

Foundation Communities•Carrollton, TX

1d•Onsite

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 assistant prepares learning environments, lessons, and supplies; helps children with homework and enrichment; maintains clean and organized classrooms and common areas; and supports a safe, inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment. The role also includes accurate program documentation, supervision of participants, following CDC guidelines and organizational policies, and assisting with snack and meal distribution. The position is based at a Learning Center and involves working with children in kindergarten through fifth grade. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, preferably 2:30–6:15 p.m., with a potentially flexible start time for high school schedules. 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.
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, preferably 2:30–6:15 p.m.; start time may be flexible due to a high school schedule.
Occasional lifting, twisting, bending, standing, and sitting; frequent walking and participation in basic exercise movements.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varied climates and weather conditions, including hot, rainy, or wet environments.
May be exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials and may be asked to clean up bodily fluids with appropriate training and personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assist with planning and leading activities such as arts and crafts, STEM/STEAM, reading, character development, fitness, and nutrition, in person or online and at the home site or other sites as needed.
Prepare the learning environment, lessons, and supplies for in-person and virtual activities.
Assist children with homework and academic enrichment.
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 participant safety and supervision.
Follow CDC guidelines and comply with required policies, procedures, and regulations.
Assist with distributing snacks and meals.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Paid sick leave earned at one hour per 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 breaks such as Spring Break and Christmas.
Paid holidays after one year of employment.
Retirement plan eligibility after 12 months of employment and 1,000 hours of service, and at age 21; includes a 2% match if the employee contributes and a 3% safe harbor contribution for eligible participants.
Paid trainings and opportunities for professional development.
Employee Assistance Program with confidential 24/7 phone support and referrals, including mental health, stress, legal, and family issues, and up to three counselor meetings per year for each presenting issue.
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, if working at least 20 hours per week.
Opportunities for performance-based pay increases.
Fun work environment.