After School Program Leader (32 hrs/week) - Seacliff Highlands, Aptos

POSITION SUMMARY
 

Under the direct supervision of the Youth Programs Manager or other designee, the After School Program Leader is responsible for providing a safe, active, educational and fun programming for children. Programs will be tailored to the resident population and their expressed needs, culturally relevant and age appropriate.  Programming may be developed and implemented for youth ranging in ages from 6 to 18 years old.   The primary youth program is the after-school program targeting youth ages 6 to 12 years old.  The after-school program will turn into a summer program after the regular academic school year has ended. The After School Program Leader is responsible for the design and curriculum of the after school and summer program with the assistance from the Resident Services Manager or designated Resident Services staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Activities for Children:
•    Develops and implements educational and enrichment activities for children and youth that promote a safe environment, a supportive environment, teaches and practices social-emotional skills and promotes engagement from youth in design of program.
•    Supervision of youth during after school program hours. 
•    Teaching and promotion of basic up to advanced computer skills to children in the after-school program.
•    Maintains open communication with property management staff and other resident services staff, as well as with contracted services (i.e., on-site daycare, after school activities program, etc.). 
•    Networks with local agencies to develop and enhance on-site programs for children and youth. 
•    Promotes after school program to property and local schools.
•    Maintains ongoing collaboration with local elementary schools and communicates regularly with teachers regarding student’s progress, homework, etc.   
•    Participates in organizing meetings and workshops for parents for the purpose of identifying or discussing youth concerns, successes, soliciting input on program components and parent education on best practices on engagement in their child’s educational development.
•    Reports any concerns about the well-being of the families and children involved in the program to the Resident Services Manager/designee. Maintains program files and records. Maintains accurate records of attendance and progress of individual students.
•    Assist in and/or provide crisis intervention and follow up.  
•    Report child, dependent adult and elder abuse and neglect according to State law.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:
•    Maintains program budgets in collaboration with Resident Services Manager or designee.
•    Maintains cleanliness of the community room and other after school program designated areas on-site. 
•    Maintains consistent and positive communication with Resident Services Manager or designee to brainstorm ideas, debrief on events, and discuss the behavior and interactions of youth program participants and families. 
•    Participates in the meetings, trainings, and continuous evaluation of program to ensure quality and growth.
•    Collect required data for all programming offered, record data in the database (Salesforce) and submit reports in an accurate and timely manner.  Maintain all reporting requirements set by funding and/or governmental agencies.
•    Actively participate in our culture of inclusivity
•    Must have access to reliable transportation to travel during the business day to Eden properties, training sites and retail stores.  
 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 
•    2 years related experience and/or training; OR equivalent combination of education and experience. 
•    Training and experience in tutoring, mentoring, or teaching preferred. (May be volunteer experience.) 
•    Experience with and aptitude for working with children, adults, and families in a multi-cultural setting.