Enrichment Program Aide (TEMP)

About the role

The Enrichment Program Aide works under the supervision of the Youth Services Program Manager to deliver high-quality out-of-school time programming for elementary school-aged youth. This role includes planning and facilitating enrichment activities, maintaining a safe environment, and supporting academic and social-emotional learning.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and evaluate recreation and enrichment activities in accordance with contract regulations.
• Provide direction and assistance to participants, instructing them on rules and guidelines of proper participation in games and various recreational activities.
• Develop innovative, culturally and linguistically responsive lesson plans and curriculum that build academic skills and support school success.
• Perform administrative tasks including data collection, record maintenance, routine reporting, and submission of monthly narratives.
• Track inventory of program food and supplies; prepare order lists for the Program Manager.
• Support behavior management and help maintain a positive, nurturing environment that promotes participant success.
• Ensure the safety and supervision of students, adhering to safety guidelines and reporting any concerns to management.
• Assist in development and implementation of an outreach plan to recruit youth from the target population.
• Communicate with parent/guardians regarding participant progress and promptly address any behavioral or safety concerns.
• Collaborate in the planning and implementation of community events, resource fairs, and other youth services events.
• Recruit in-kind service providers to implement cultural enrichments, health and wellness, youth leadership, and other activities within the program.
• Represent MNC at community forums, funder meetings, and trainings, always demonstrating professionalism and strong customer service.
• Advocate for participant needs, providing referral information, when appropriate to internal and external services based on individual participant needs. Provide follow-up as needed.
• Maintain accurate program records and follow reporting procedures. Compile, analyze, verify, and submit data according to funding guidelines.
• Create long- and short-term plans, including setting targets for milestones and adhering to deadlines.
• Assist in the supervision of volunteers and high school staff during program hours.
• Participate in weekly staff meetings and training courses as offered.
• Support with the day-to-day operations of the program as needed.
• Stay informed on community issues relevant to MNC's mission and program operations.
• Manage competing priorities and ensure timely, proactive follow-through on program projects, consistently meeting deadlines.
• Promote participation of students, school staff, volunteers, and parents.
• Actively engage in the development and implementation of a personal professional growth plan.
• Use company vehicles to transport participants from school or other designated locations to the program site and back, following all traffic laws and organizational policies.
• Aid in the supervision of volunteers and high school staff during program hours.
• Assist in special projects, activities, and events as requested.
• Provide exceptional customer service.
• Maintain personal safety, use personal protection equipment (PPE), and follow Company policies.
• Report all and any safety issues, accidents, or injuries to your manager as a matter of priority.
• Promotes the health and safety of participants and follows safety and emergency procedures.

Qualifications

• Preferred: AS Degree with an emphasis in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Business Administration, or related field; bachelor’s degree a plus.
• Required: Nonprofit experience with a strong understanding of trauma-informed practices. Prior experience working with elementary-aged youth is required.
• Preferred Qualifications: Valid driver’s license and clean driving record. Bilingual/bicultural preferred.
• Skills and Abilities: Independent thinker, excellent customer service skills, professional attitude, high level of personal integrity, maturity, and business judgment required. Multi-tasking, prioritizing tasks, meeting deadlines, and maintaining confidentiality required. Strong analytical skills and demonstrated attention to detail. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Well-organized professional who thrives in a team-oriented environment. Ability to remain tactful under pressure and present a professional demeanor and communication style with co-workers in a multicultural setting. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet Explorer. Decision-making, setting priorities, and developing plans by which work can be accomplished. Standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality when dealing with client information.

Physical Demands

• Sit approximately 50% of the time, walk 30% of the time, and stand 20% of the time.
• Frequent hand and finger use for typing or handling, feeling, and operating objects.
• Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 30 pounds.
• Frequent reaching with hands and arms.
• Frequent speaking and listening.

What We Offer

• Pay Rate: $28.00 - $29.00 hourly
• Location: MNC Precita Campus
• 15 paid sick days / 12 paid holidays / 12 paid vacation days (Pro-rated / Accrued Hourly)