Youth Program Assistant - Herndon

Youth Program Assistant - Herndon

Reports to Job Role: Director of Community Youth Programs

$40,000/year

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Role: Team Member

DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY

Youth Program Assistant is part of the Cornerstones Community Youth team providing comprehensive out of school time programing focused on both youth enrichment programming and academic support for children 2nd to 12th grade. The Youth Program Assistant (YPA) will assist the Youth Program Coordinator (YPC) in delivering out of school time programming that provides and reinforces academic, social, and personal enrichment while modeling excellence in education and classroom facilitation skills, as well as communication and partnership.

Program Facilitation approximately 22 hours/wk

• Facilitate Middle School (MS) Group Monday to Friday 2:30pm to 5:00pm: Responsibilities include:
  • Weekly conduct One on One Check-Ins
  • Daily monitor Learning Lab (Homework/Reading)
  • Daily deliver and engage MS youth with Discovery Zone curriculum
  • Track attendance and maintain attendance reports
  • Collect report cards quarterly
• Facilitate Upper Elementary (UE) Group Monday to Friday 5:00pm to 7:00pm: Responsibilities include:
  • Weekly conduct One on One Check-Ins
  • Daily monitor Learning Lab (Homework/Reading)
  • Daily deliver and engage UE youth with Discovery Zone curriculum
  • Track attendance and maintain attendance reports
• Work with youth program coordinator and academic coordinator to prep daily activities/projects/lessons

Program Administration approximately 14 hours/wk

• Assist Program Coordinator with Re-Engagement Center responsibilities
• Produce monthly program newsletter.
• Maintain monthly program bulletin board.

GENERAL WORK HOURS: Hours can fluctuate based on the programming season and required organization meetings and trainings.

• Summer: Mid-June to Mid-August: 10:00am to 4:00pm.
• School Year: Mid-August to Mid-June: 2:30pm to 7:30pm.
• Family Engagement Events: 4 to 5 Saturdays during the school year 2:00pm to 9:00pm
• Monthly Staff Meeting: 7:15pm to 9:00pm (school year)/5:30pm to 7:00pm (summer)

EDUCATION AND EXPEREINCE:

• Minimum high school diploma
• Minimum 4 years of experience working with school age children in a classroom, camp or recreational setting.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
• Ability to identify and solve problems and easily interact with a wide range of people.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills,
• Good time management skill
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, email, internet.
• Ability to speak in second language commonly used in the community is preferred, but not necessary.

ATTITUDE

• Actively interested in learning about new and evidence-based methods for improving operations
• Attentive to constraints of time and funds in setting stretch goals
• Respectful of staff, volunteers, funders and clients
• Forward thinker, considering not just today but what are the implications for tomorrow
• Collaborative leader, working with others individually and in teams

CORNERSTONES VISION, PURPOSE, AND VALUES:

Cornerstones envisions an equitable, connected community where all individuals and families thrive. Cornerstones employees build and sustain our culture through a commitment to these values:

• Serve and Lead with Passion for Mission Excellence
• Act with Integrity
• Champion Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
• Collaborate and Innovate for Impact
• Equip and Empower for Success

Work Environment:

This position is performed in a traditional classroom and/or community center environment.

An Equal Opportunity Employer