Youth Development Associate

2 weeks ago

New Hope, United States Home of Potential and Excellence Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: $18/hr

Do you love kids? Are you fun and full of energy? Do you enjoy collaborating with others? Are you a motivated self-starter? We’re looking for teammates who share our passion of providing hope to our youth.  


About Us

We are a 501(c)3 not for profit organization whose mission is to provide a safe nurturing environment to foster academic, social-emotional, and physical engagement to empower families to become a healthy family unit and the best version of themselves. We believe that the whole family must be nurtured, educated, and empowered, for a child to develop into the greatest version of themselves.


H.O.P.E. (Home of Potential & Excellence) is seeking to add a part-time Youth Development Associate to our team. Under the guidance of the Site Director, the Youth Development Associate  is responsible for planning and implementing activities and executing daily lesson plans for the H.O.P.E after-school sites. The Associate will work with other site team members to foster children’s social, physical, and academic growth. 

 

Hours 

  • 20 hours per week 
  • Rocketship United: Monday-Wednesday & Friday: 2:30p-6:30p; Thursday: 1:30p-6:30p  

 *Please note, this schedule is required and the dates & times are not flexible.* 


Start Date: Immediately


What You’ll Be Doing 

  • Set up and take down program space so that area is transformed into a child-friendly environment. This includes moving, cleaning, picking up and putting back furniture and equipment ensuring program space is left in organized fashion. 
  • Actively lead and engage a group of 15 to 20 children in activities outlined by the Site Director either inside or outside program areas and during transition times. 
  • Assist in planning and implementing a quality curriculum that meets Home of Potential and Excellence’s guidelines. 
  • Attend all team meetings and in-service training as required by the program team members. 
  • Assist in controlling and maintaining supplies and inventory on site. 
  • Assist in monitoring licensing standards at the H.O.P.E After-School site to ensure the maintenance of all quality standards. 
  • Maintain positive relationships with H.O.P.E After-School personnel and administration and school staff. 
  • Assist in maintaining citywide policies and procedures. 
  • Assume duties as directed by the Site Director. 

What We Require: 

  • Passion, enthusiasm, and commitment to the mission and cause of Home of Potential and Excellence (H.O.P.E) 
  • An enthusiastic personality with the desire to serve members, volunteers, guests, participants and team members to create a culture of service and HOPE for families. 
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community 
  • Able to take initiative and work independently 
  • Must present a professional image and possess conflict resolution skills, and demonstrate sound judgment and initiative 
  • Must be highly organized with the ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks 
  • Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information 
  • Minimum 18 years of age 
  • High school diploma or equivalent required 

 Pre-Field Training & Certifications: 

  • New Hire Orientation training 
  • Infant/Adult First Aid, CPR/AED  
  • DHS Background Disclosure Form & Fingerprints 
  • Abuse Registry Check 
  • DHS Physical health form 
  • DHS fingerprint appt. 
  • Three letters of reference 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand; walk on uneven surfaces; sit; handle or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must be able to lift up to 40 pounds. The employee may be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level is usually minimal to moderate. 


This description is a summary of the functions of this position. Other duties may be assigned as needed. Home of Potential and Excellence reserves the right to review and adjust this job description as business needs dictate. 


*sign on bonus is paid after 90 days of employment*


 

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