Sub Youth Leader

JOB SUMMARY:

Youth Leaders are responsible for working with an assigned group of students, adhering to a student-tostaff ratio that complies with CDE guidelines. They act as positive adult role models, coaches, and mentors. Youth Leaders must have a genuine interest in the growth, development, and provision of a safe and nurturing environment for the students they work with. Establishing authority and connections through leadership, communication, and patience is crucial in providing students with the stability and nurturing atmosphere they need to succeed. Students reaching their potential requires hard work, flexibility, and commitment.

This part-time position requires availability:

• Sunrise Programming- Monday 6:45 am – 9:45 am and Tuesday through Friday from 6:45 am – 9:00 am
• Afternoon Programming- Monday 11:30am - 6:00pm and Tuesday through Friday from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
• All minimum days will be 11:30am - 6:00pm.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Program Implementation and Student Engagement:

• Provide homework assistance, academic enrichment, club activities, and recreational activities using curriculum and materials provided by the program.
• Create an engaging environment that fosters a sense of belonging and is welcoming to all students.
• Engage youth by following, implementing, and creating lesson and activity plans.

Prepare activity materials and lesson plans in a timely manner

• Participate in staff development activities.

Student Support and Safety:

• Support students in making positive behavior choices.
• Ensure students’ safety through active supervision.
• Maintain student safety by ensuring students sign in and reviewing sign-in/sign-out documents for accuracy and attendance records.
• Identify student needs and communicate to Site Lead and Quality Assurance Coach (QAC).
• This position requires the supervision of children.
• All other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

To perform this job successfully, the employee must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

• Comply with company policies and procedures in employee manual;
• Available to work fluctuating hours, including weekends, if necessary;
• Be able to work well with not only co-employees, but also clients and vendors;
• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily;
• Must be able to provide outstanding customer service to clients;
• Be fluent in speaking English and being bilingual in Spanish is preferred.

EDUCATION and REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience working with young children and the ability to inspire and motivate.
• Must be 18 years of age or older and provide proof of a High School diploma or G.E.D. Required.
• Additionally, 48 college semesters or 60 college quarter units are required and/or by passing an Instructional Aide Test (NCLB/ESSA).
• Ability to speak and write standard English appropriate in a public-school setting.
• Previous experience in customer service, administrative, or childcare role preferred.
• Ability to stand for up to 3 hours at a time.
• Physically able to interact with students.
• Travel may be required; a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation is required.

BACKGROUND CHECK/TESTING/CERTIFICATION:

• Must pass Live Scan (criminal background check via fingerprinting).
• Must pass drug testing.
• Provide a clear TB test
• CPR/ First Aid Certification