What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Leader I (Buena Vista Elementary) position at ProYouth Expanded Learning?
Position Summary
A Program Leader I is responsible for managing a classroom of 20 students , ensuring the safety of students and facilitating daily implementation of each program. Programs may include but are not limited to sports, STEM, Coding, nutrition, outdoor education, and creative arts.
- Primary Role and Responsibilities
- Support student mastery of new skills through project-based learning
- Maintain a culture of safety and well-being with students in both the classroom and outdoor setting
- Establish clear, consistent expectations for behavior and positive discipline.
- Ensure that every student feels known, accepted, valued and respected.
- Build and maintain a high level of trust through effective communication methods.
- Model and promote the mission and values of ProYouth through appropriate appearance, words and actions.
- Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g., classroom, playground, library, etc.) for the purpose of enforcing school and ProYouth expectations and procedures regarding student behavior and participation and/or providing a safe, respectful and positive learning environment.
- Work in conjunction with the Site Director and all program staff to ensure that activities are exciting and relevant to youth as well as well-thought out and organized.
- Address issues, concerns, and challenges to immediate supervisor
- Build and maintain a high level of trust through effective communication methods.
- Model and promote the mission and values of ProYouth through appropriate appearance, words and actions.
- Build positive and professional relationships with coworkers, supervisors, ProYouth executive and administrative staff
- Participate as a positive team member for the purpose of enhancing and sharing knowledge and skills for the delivery of best practices.
- Exhibit professional behavior that reflects positively on ProYouth’s policies and practices
- Communicate with transparency
- Support site staff to work effectively and efficiently while building trust and partnerships
- Complete responsibilities accurately and on time
- Hold everyone, including yourself, accountable for their actions
- Perform related duties as assigned, within your scope of practice and training
Core Competencies
- Solution-based focus
- Excellent organizational skills and detail oriented with a strong sense of urgency.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students, co-workers, school staff and parents.
- Possess the personal characteristics generally recognized as essential for good employees including integrity, initiative, emotional maturity, dependability, courtesy, good judgment and ability to work cooperatively with others.
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
- Flexible and adaptable to change.
- Complete responsibilities accurately and on time
- Ability to communicate effectively with students, coworkers, school staff and parents
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree is preferred,
- High School diploma or equivalent AND
- 48 completed College Units OR
- NCLB Paraprofessional Certification
- A minimum of two years’ experience working with youth is desirable
General Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
- Must pass a DOJ/FBI background check.
- Must receive TB clearance.
- Must pass pre-employment drug screening.
- A valid California Driver’s License
- Evidence of adequate auto insurance coverage is required. You must be listed as an ensured driver.
Environmental Conditions
- Ability to work in multiple settings, the indoor classroom environment, and active outdoor locations
Physical Demands
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, perform grasping and handling motions, and torso rotations on a continuous basis to engage and guide children’s classroom and playground activities.
- Able to lift and carry 20 pounds of materials
- Able to reach in all directions.
- Adequate sight or corrected vision for the purpose of reading directions and printed or written materials.
- Able to hear and speak to communicate with coworkers, students, and the public.
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate instructional equipment.
- Work in a classroom and outdoor environment, sometimes in adverse weather conditions
