Youth Program Assistant - Parker Lane

Foundation Communities Inc • Austin, TX

1d • $0 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

The Youth Program Assistant will lead daily activities and engage youth in education-centered after school and summer youth programs, including but not limited to, homework/academic assistance, fitness, reading and enrichment. Responsibilities will be carried out in a predominantly in-person setting with virtual programming if necessary.

Requirements

• Must be eligible to work in the United States and be able to pass a criminal background check (Fingerprint check required at some sites)
• Minimum 18 years of age; graduating senior - Must be working toward a high school diploma to be earned at the end of the current school year.
• Must enjoy working with children K-5th grade
• Flexibility to meet the changing work needs and demands
• Ability to lead various fitness activities as well supervise/participate in sports
• Ability to organize activities and make sound judgements
• Ability to interact with a range of age groups
• Available to work at a Learning Center Monday through Friday preferably 2:30-6:15. Start time may be flexible due to high school schedule.
• Proficiency in basic computer skills such as navigating websites, use of email suites (Gmail, Outlook, etc…) and search engines, etc…
• Prior use of, or willingness to learn, online educational tools such as Google Classrooms, Zoom, ClassDojo, amongst others.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred volunteer or work experience with school age children; including babysitting, child care, tutoring.
• Interest in child development, education and social work.
• Bi-lingual (Spanish, Arabic or other) preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist Youth Program Assistants plan and lead meaningful activities that include but are not limited to arts and crafts, STEM/STEAM, reading, character development, physical fitness, and/or nutrition in a physical and/or online setting for participants at your home site and other sites as needed
• Prepare the learning environment, lessons and necessary supplies for program activities in an in-person and virtual setting.
• Assist children with homework and academic enrichment activities.
• Maintain a clean and organized classroom as well as 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 safety and supervision of participants
• Follow CDC Guidelines to maintain a safe working environment
• Comply with all required policies, procedures, and regulations
• Assist with distribution of snacks and meals
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Sign on bonus
• Paid Sick Leave
• Weekends off
• Some school holidays off with opportunities to work (Spring Break, Christmas…)
• Paid holidays after 1 year of employment
• Retirement Plan: 401(k)-retirement plan with a 2% match and a 3% safe harbor contribution
• Paid trainings and opportunities for a variety of professional development
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Service Awards
• Housing discount (20% off market rate)
• Opportunities for performance-based pay increases
• Fun work environment

What This Job Offers

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