ELP Paraeducator- Fall

About Community Youth Ministries (CYM)

Started in 1992 as a collaborative effort of 15 local churches to provide positive alternate activities for area youth, we are a 501(c)(3) that partners with local organizations, schools, and churches to empower and strengthen youth through various programs including after school programming. We serve youth in multiple cities throughout California's San Joaquin Valley, including Reedley, Orange Cove, Dinuba, South West Fresno, and Caruthers. Currently, we run 17 after-school programs in the Kings Canyon Unified School District. We are passionate advocates for youth, upholding a culture of integrity, kindness, and responsibility. This extends to our fantastic work culture where our exceptional employees have the satisfaction of working together as a team and seeing lives transformed through increased opportunities in the areas of leadership development, goal achievement, education, community services, vocational training, and spiritual growth.

About the role

As an ELP Paraeducator, you get to help facilitate the physical, social, and emotional growth of students through after-school programming. You help provide age-appropriate enrichment activities in a wide array of subjects. While building positive relationships with and between students, you ensure a safe environment during those after-school hours. You enjoy working with students and staff. Before students arrive, you help plan activities and prepare equipment. Week after week, you keep the passion for learning alive through fun and engaging activities. Students feel valued as you encourage them and praise their individual abilities. You provide consistent supervision at all times, employing effective group management techniques and using appropriate positive discipline. As a role model, you are professional and always set a good example. You feel great about igniting the light within each student by providing them with opportunities to reach their full potential, in order to create stronger students, stronger families, and stronger communities.

Qualifications

• 48+ completed college units OR a paraeducator certificate
• Passion for instilling a love of learning in young people
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Punctual and reliable
• Able to resolve conflicts in a positive and restorative manner
• Team player
• Positive attitude and knack for managing groups of children
• Organized and able to prioritize tasks effectively

Pay

$18.90 - $19.50/hour, depending on experience.

Benefits

• 403(b)-retirement plan

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 1:45 PM - 6:00 PM, starting one hour earlier on Wednesdays.