JOB TITLE: Education Specialist
PROFILE SOURCE: Youth Development Professional
REPORTS TO: Education Director
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
AFTER - SCHOOL HOURS (FALL/SPRING): Monday - Friday 1:00pm - 6:00pm
25 hours/week
SUMMER HOURS: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm (1 unpaid hour break/lunch)
35 hours/week (Flexible if needed)
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
The purpose of the Education Specialist is to coordinate and lead academic success programs, help train and pair volunteers with Boys & Girls Club members who need additional support in math and reading, and to support all members with homework and educational programming.
KEY FUNCTIONS:
- Ensure physical and emotional safety of members at all times using trauma informed behavioral practices.
- Provide guidance and positive role modeling to youth.
- Encourage program participation in a fun, enriching environment.
- Participate in training and development opportunities.
- Plan daily small-group instruction for Boost program for all BGCP sites that aligns with BGCP requirements and NC DPI state standards.
- Monitor behavior and implement discipline policy for members as necessary.
- Work with the Education Director to maintain inventory and organization for all Learning Center and academic equipment and program supplies.
- Execute Academic Programs including Boost and Power Hour.
- Create at least one after-school lesson for k-6 to be implemented in other sites
- Complete and deliver at least one after-school lesson for K-6 per grade level per week.
- Support Education Director in maintaining communication with Education Professionals in the community.
- Monitor and evaluate education programs in conjunction with the Education Director.
- Help the Education Director coordinate BOOST and Academic Program volunteers.
- Support in collection of academic data for grants.
- Participate in scheduled staff training and meetings.
- Other duties as assigned.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Participate in special programs and/or events.
- Set up and strike educational programming spaces.
- Daily problem solving, critical thinking, and ability to adapt.
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
- Bachelor’s degree or current student in related fields, such as Education, Art Education, Parks & Recreation, Rec Therapy, Psychology, Social Work, etc.
- Previous experience managing groups of children in educational setting is strongly desired
- Previous experience making lesson plans and aligning to state standards strongly desired.
- Desire to motivate and provide an enriching environment for youth
- Fluency in Spanish is strongly desired
- CPR & First Aid Certification strongly desired
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Must be in moderate physical shape (able to stand for long periods of time, walk, and occasionally run without tiring), may be required to lift up to 55 lbs.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $16.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Cashiers, NC 28717 (Required)
Work Location: In person
