Youth Leaders are responsible for working with an assigned group of students, adhering to a student-to-staff ratio that complies with CDE guidelines. They act as positive adult role models, coaches, and mentors. Youth Leaders must have a genuine interest in the growth, development, and provision of a safe and nurturing environment for the students they work with. Establishing authority and connections through leadership, communication, and patience is crucial in providing students with the stability and nurturing atmosphere they need to succeed. Students reaching their potential requires hard work, flexibility, and commitment.
EDUCATION and REQUIREMENTS:
Additionally, 48 college semesters or 60 college quarter units are required and/or by passing an Instructional Aide Test (NCLB/ESSA).
Ability to speak and write standard English appropriate in a public school setting.
Previous experience in a customer service, administrative, or child care role preferred.
Ability to stand for up to 3 hours at a time.
Physically able to interact with students.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
BACKGROUND CHECK/TESTING/CERTIFICATION:
Must pass Live Scan (criminal background check via fingerprinting).
Provide a clear Tuberculosis test.
Drug Testing.
CPR/First Aid Certification.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
TRAVEL:
The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Standing, walking, and moving quickly.
Sitting on the floor and returning to a standing position.
Considerable long periods of physical activity.
Requires some physical work; kneeling, bending, squatting, lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying objects or children.
Lifting and moving up to 50 pounds.
Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of the job.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
Hearing within the normal range is required.
Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
