The City Life After School Program Assistant offers help, hope, and wholeness to youth in the West Homestead/Florida City neighborhoods in order to bring teens to know Christ. S/he works to develop Christ-sharing and mentoring relationships with at-risk middle school youth after school in a wholistic environment that focuses on helping young people develop; spiritually, academically, artistically, physically, civically, socially and emotionally.
Some of the basic duties will include:
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- Attends regular staff meetings, as well as special trainings throughout the year
- Ability to create a positive, enriching environment for middle school youth while assisting students with completion of Homework and other activities during the after school program.
- Follow the daily activity schedule set by the Program Site Director for the after school school program.
- Leads and assists in all areas of the program: Bible studies, skills, academic enrichment activities, arts and or sports, and other small group activities planned by the team
- Participates in all teen activities fully, including field trips, Family Nights, etc
- Submit lesson plans for assigned activities related to after school programming to the Site Director
- Follows mentoring guidelines set up by Program Director
- Has all materials and supplies ready before programming begins
- completes special tasks; shopping, set-up, or clean-up duties when needed
- Mentor 3-5 kids on a weekly basis in small group and appointment settings
- Create a positive, enriching academic and social/emotional environment for the youth
Required work experience:
- High School Diploma
- Some college is preferred
- Demonstrated experience working with children/youth
- Available to work the required program hours (1:00 - 6:00 pm T, W and Thursday and some Friday evenings)
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills, including leadership skills
- Ability to work and interact in a diverse environment/community.
- Excellent planning and organizational skills with strong attention to detail
- Ability to work as an effective team member
- Reliable personal transportation
- Positive response to criminal background check (fingerprint)
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Are you available to work afternoon and evening (1:00pm - 6:00pm) hours Tuesday through Thursday and some Friday evenings 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm?
Do you attend and serve at a local church regularly? Please explain involvement
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- working with teens: 1 year (Required)
Language:
- another language? (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- First Aid Certification (Preferred)
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
