Youth Development Professional ({art-time)

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of children during program hours.
• Aid in planning, organizing, and leading age-appropriate activities, such as arts and crafts, games, sports, and educational projects.
• Support students with homework and academic enrichment activities.
• Maintain positive behavior management practices and encourage respectful interactions among participants.
• Assist with attendance tracking, snack distribution, and program setup and cleanup.
• Communicate professionally with parents, guardians, and school staff as needed.
• Follow all program policies, safety procedures, and child supervision guidelines.
• Report incidents, concerns, or behavioral issues to the Program Director or Site Coordinator.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming program environment.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• College coursework in education, child development, recreation, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience working with children in a school, childcare, camp, or recreational setting is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are necessary.
• The ability to work effectively with diverse groups of children and families is important.
• Reliability, punctuality, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are essential.
• CPR/First Aid certification is preferred (or willingness to obtain).
• Successful completion of required background checks is mandatory.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to actively supervise children indoors and outdoors.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and participate in recreational activities.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with youth programming and group activities.
• Conflict resolution and behavior management skills.
• Creativity and enthusiasm for working with school-age children.
• The ability to foster a safe, supportive, and engaging environment.