If you love working with Pre-K kids, our Christenberry Club location needs a youth development associate!
Summary:* The Pre-K Staff Youth Development Associate implements exciting activities and lessons to Pre-K club members to promote afterschool learning opportunities in a fun and safe environment.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Assist with teaching the fundamental concepts Pre-K club members need to know for kindergarten, such as identifying numbers and letters, socializing well with others, and working effectively in a classroom structure.
- Help provide them with the necessary tools in social/emotional, physical, cognitive, and language skills to better prepare them for Kindergarten
- Create opportunities for hands-on methods of learning, such as artistic expression, free play, and storytelling
- Assist with lesson planning that addresses early childhood education requirements
- Instill a sense of respect and discipline, so that club members work effectively in a classroom setting
- Ensure activity rooms is clean, safe, and well-organized
- Communicate with parents and teachers to ensure that each club member is progressing according to their needs
Additional Responsibilities:
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the Club per state organization and center standards.
- Provide meals to youth per United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) standards.
- Provide mild disciplinary action to youth.
- Attend Club programs, activities, field trips, and other special events.
- Help oversee volunteers serving within the club
Availability:
- This position is in need of part-time availability of Tuesdays and Thursdays.
SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations.
- Ability to effectively collaborate, staff, directors, youth, and the community.
- Ability to meet the needs of youth of all ages and backgrounds and to modify lesson plans to meet individual needs.
- Efficiently use standard office equipment such as printers, fax machines, and phones
- Ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds.
- Ability to remain active and energetic for 6+ hours.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 21+ years of age
- High school diploma or GED required
- 3+ years of experience with youth preferred
- Must pass local, state, and national criminal background checks
- Must pass initial drug screening and subsequent drug tests
- CPR Certification (certification offered by Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley post-hire)
- Passion for children!