Youth Enrichment Instructor

As a youth enrichment instructor, you will plan, provide a materials list, implement and adapt a wide variety of enrichment activities for children ages 2 to 5. The Instructor ensures that program participants have a safe, supportive, interactive and enriching program experience while ensuring the safety and security of all program participants. Mini Chefs, Silly Science, Hop, Skip, Jump, Strider Bike Class, Kreative Kids or Painting Partners. With a commitment to meeting developmental appropriate activities and practices, you'll also learn and grow and positively impact our children, families and communities.

Position Responsibilities:

• Create a safe, supportive, interactive, and engaging environment for youth, fostering teamwork, camaraderie, and inclusiveness. This includes demonstrating an appreciation of the youths' efforts and accomplishments and providing assistance and encouragement to program participants when needed. 
•  Positively interacts with children, parents/guardians and other team members to create a respectful, warm, supportive environment. 
• Models self-control, respect and cooperation. 
• Utilizes children’s arrival/departure to share information with parents/guardians and to build relationships.
• Prepares lesson plans on a daily and/or weekly basis outlining program activities, ensures materials and supplies are available and ready for daily program activities, and ensures all program areas and supplies are clean and well maintained regularly.
• Maintains accurate attendance, instructional and other records as necessary to meet program requirements.
• Participates in team meetings and other special events.
   

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have the proven ability to establish constructive relationships and interact as a positive role model for children and staff demonstrating the values of respect, responsibility, caring and honesty.
• Commitment to working with children and providing enriching experiences.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, including presenting ideas and concepts clearly and concisely to multiple audiences.
• Ability to meet physical qualifications outlined in the job description.
• Provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.
• Mandated Reporter Training.
• Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children
• Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
   

• H.S. Diploma or GED, with related college coursework and equivalent experience in childcare, education, recreation, or related programs.
• Additional educational or experience requirements may be necessary based on program license requirements.

The noise level in the environment is moderate to loud. Exposure to outdoor weather conditions, including summer sun and temperatures. Work will be performed in both indoor and outdoor environments. Occasional travel by automobile is required to reach a recreation activity site located away from the Recreation Center.

NOTE: This job announcement outlines the primary responsibilities, but there’s always room to grow and shine as part of our team. This position may be involved in additional exciting projects as assigned.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage qualified individuals from all backgrounds, including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans, to apply. Our organization values the unique perspectives and experiences that a diverse workforce brings, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

Salary : $18 - $22