SMART Instructor - After School Program - Pioneer Park Elem

About the Role

The Smart Instructor position leads and manages programs under the Department of Education (“DOE”) and Department of Juvenile Justice (“DJJ”) grants. The role involves planning and conducting a well-rounded youth development program in the areas of Character & Leadership Development, Education (Homework Help) & Career Development, and Health & Life Skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct programs with written weekly plans
• Mentor Club members
• Report statistical information for DOE and/or DJJ grants
• Assist Club members with the use of all equipment and software, including an orientation program
• Promote and stimulate interest in assigned programs
• Requisition needed supplies and control use of materials
• Ensure Club members complete programs, including pre- and post-tests
• Maintain Club members’ attendance during programs
• Plan and execute recognition programs for youth completing specific programs
• Establish and enforce appropriate disciplinary rules in the Club
• Recruit Club members for programs as appropriate
• Implement all Club policies, especially the Acceptable Use policy (computer policy)
• Keep the Club clean and equipment in good working order
• Promptly report all equipment repair needs
• Assist other staff members in integrating programs into other areas
• Communicate with management and Club staff about program needs
• Participate in staff meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the Boys & Girls Club

Relationships

• Internal: Maintain contact with Club program staff and Director
• External: Maintain contact with members and parents as needed; provide advice and/or discipline

Requirements

• AA Degree or equivalent education and experience
• Ability to use technology as a means of instruction and program communication
• Strong computer skills
• Experience working with youth
• Experience in teaching or education field preferred
• CPR certified

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear
• Occasionally required to sit
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

About the Organization

Founded in 1971, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County is a not-for-profit youth development organization dedicated to promoting the educational, vocational, health leadership, and character of boys and girls in a safe, nurturing environment. The Clubs provide more than a safe, fun, and constructive alternative to being home alone—they offer a variety of award-winning developmental programs to help youth build skills, self-esteem, and values during critical periods of growth. The twenty Boys & Girls Clubs throughout Palm Beach County serve more than 10,000 children ages 6-18.

The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County is to inspire and assist all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens.