What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Leader I (Kohn HEART Program) position at ProYouth Expanded Learning?
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.
