Job Description

Looking for a certified teacher to lead our Summer Brain Gain program—a fun but educational, 7-week summer experience aimed at preventing learning loss and keeping elementary-aged youth on track for the upcoming school year. Each themed module uses a project-based learning approach where youth engage in discovery, creative expression, group work, and a culminating final project. 

Summer Brain Gain 

The program is comprised of 7 one-week modules with themed activities for elementary school members.  

• A fun, but educational program that aims to prevent summer learning loss; 

• Keeps kids on track for the upcoming school year.  

• Each module takes a project-based learning approach;  

• Youth engage in a process of learning through discovery, creative expression, group work and a final project or production. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES: (not all-inclusive) 

• Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes. 

• Ensure engagement, promote and stimulate participation, and consistent attendance of youth enrolled in activities. 

• Establish rapport with youth and provide mentoring, guidance, role modeling to members and overall direction for their leadership development, artistic skills, physical activity engagement and academic progress 

• Effectively implement and administer programs, services and activities. 

• Monitor and evaluate programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members, quality in programs and appearance of the club at all time. 

• Engaging members in activities successfully and provide a safe environment for members. 

• Support members emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts successfully. 

• Plan and facilitate purposeful and engaging activities and group projects 

• Submit regular lesson plans, attendance sheets and other administrative duties 

• Participate in training and staff development activities. 

• Ensure a productive work environment by participating in club staff meetings. 

• Maintains close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/instructions; instruct; collaborate; and advise/counsel. 

• Mandatory cleaning set up and closes down of program area on a daily basis. 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: (not all inclusive) 

• College Degree/ Teaching Certificate required 

• Minimum of two years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required 

• Certifications and credentials in respective skill-based activity highly preferred 

• CPR and First Aid Certifications preferred 

• Valid State Driver’s License 

• Must pass pre-employment background check and drug test 

• Experience in working with children in a teaching setting and knowledge of youth development. 

• Experience and ability in creating interactive and educational activities 

• Strong Organization, Time Management Skills and ability to set Priorities 

• Obtain strong Work Ethic, Positive Attitude, High Level of Energy and Flexibility 

• Strong communication, Interpersonal skills, and Attention to Detail 

• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems 

• Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth 

• Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment 

• Must be comfortable performing multi-faceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities. 

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Required to stand, walk, and sit. Able to use hands and fingers on a (computer) keyboard and other office equipment. 

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. 

• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. 

• The noise level in the work environment is high due to work is conducted in a Club setting, indoor/outside. 

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