Summer Bilingual Assistant Site Coordinator - Somali Speaking (3433)

Description

Basic Function: Responsible for working with youth in the early stages of learning English, assisting with site staff supervision, recruiting students, facilitating the youth program activities, maintaining site, and performing program-related assignments as needed by the Site Coordinator. This is for our Trevitt Heights site located at 940 Caldwell Pl, Columbus, OH 43203.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers/tutors in meeting the needs of students in the early stages of learning English.
• Help the new immigrant student assimilate to their new life in the U.S.
• Aid in managing day-to-day operations of the program sites, including organization, maintenance, and safety.
• Aid in maintaining student files, progress reports, attendance, and other necessary participant documents.
• Aid in establishing and maintaining relationships and communication with youth and parents regarding student’s needs.
• Aid in establishing and maintaining communication with the participant’s school regarding student’s needs.
• Aid in coordinating and recruiting tutors and tutor volunteers.
• Aid in planning curriculum activities and supervising implementation.
• Perform other duties as required by Site Coordinator.
• Attend staff meetings, training sessions, and program special events.

Qualifications

• Skills: Oral communication skills, Professionalism, Interpersonal, Written communication skills, Flexibility, Team Player, Organization, Bilingual, Computer skills
• Education: College degree preferred. Minimum of High School diploma or GED, with experience working with youth, and willingness to continue professional development.
• Experience: Previous experience working with youth, and experience working with diverse populations.