21st CCLC Youth Development Specialist - Kirkwood Elementary School- Part Time

About the role

Join our team as a Part Time 21st CCLC Youth Development Specialist at Kirkwood Elementary School in Toppenish, WA. You will work approximately 10 hours per week. The organization is a community health center with 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon, offering medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, behavioral health, shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV/AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.

Responsibilities

• Works with the 21st Century Teacher and Site Supervisor to create and deliver activities intended to increase student academic achievement in Reading and Mathematics.
• Works with 21st Century Teacher to complete activity sheets and/or lesson plans that have measurable learning objectives, preferably aligned with Common Core State Standards or National Science Standards.
• Compiles and completes needed documentation for review and evaluation of student attendance, academic achievement, discipline situations, and demographic information.
• Monitors, documents, and reports academic and behavioral impact of activities.
• Collaborates with 21st Century Teacher to establish and maintain a positive classroom environment and standards of student behavior in accordance with Washington State law, and District and School policies.
• Completes monthly/annual documentation as needed for program evaluation.
• Participates in provided staff development opportunities, as well as any mandated trainings or meetings as assigned by 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) Site supervisor.
• Assists in the creation and distribution of media, including brochures, flyers, and various social media outlets such as Facebook.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
• Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or Teaching is preferred.
• One year's experience facilitating programs with youth; two years’ experience preferred.
• First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification within 30 days of hire.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Skills

• Effective verbal, written and listening communication skills with individuals and groups.
• Ability to exercise independent judgement and discretion to create a safe learning environment.
• Ability to implement positive discipline and classroom management.
• Skills in problem-solving and conflict resolution.
• Basic proficiency with a variety of technology and computer programs including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of Positive Behavioral Intervention Supports (PBIS).
• Ability to design, implement, and evaluate student learning and to organize student activities.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Pay

$21.48/hour

Schedule

Approximately 10 hours per week, with potential evening and weekend work as needed.