TITLE: AmeriCorps Member
OVERVIEW:
Serve in a district school, with Boys & Girls Club staff and district personnel, to develop and implement academic enrichment activities for the after school program that complement school curricula; identify individuals and groups in need of focused one-on-one or group tutoring and provide it to them; facilitate one-on-one and group academic enrichment activities; consistently work to provide a positive learning environment and promote the personal, social, and intellectual development of club members.
REPORTS TO: Unit Director
PAY:
EDUCATION AWARD:
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY:
BGCLK is committed to serving an inclusive population of youth in our communities by employing a diverse staff, maintaining ongoing training and education, and exploring various points of view. BGCLK’s commitment to celebrating diversity, promoting equity, and increasing cultural aptitude is an active process that requires continuous education and awareness in all aspects of our organization. We are dedicated to this process in order to enhance the program experience for our members, parents, families, and staff, as well as the community at large.
VALUES:
The core values of BGCLK (i.e., PRIDE) are:
Positive Role Models;
Respect;
Integrity;
Diversity; and
Empathy.
A BGCLK employee shall exemplify all values specifically by demonstrating behaviors and attitudes that positively inspire others, taking the time to build relationships and developing an appreciation for others, taking pride in every action (even when no one is watching), including and celebrating differences, and identifying with another person’s challenges and offering support.
MISSION OF BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF LAWRENCE:
To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Assists in the development of after-school curricula;
Collaborates with others (e.g. district personnel, parents, community organizations, etc.) for the purpose of implementing and maintaining services and programs;
Assists program participants, individually or in groups, with homework and related lessons;
Develops program activities, approved by the Unit Director, to enhance and complement in-class work;
Communicates regularly with Unit Director to ensure academic enrichment activities are functioning well within the after school program structure;
Communicates regularly with school district personnel to ensure that academic enrichment activities tie in appropriately to in class work;
Monitors the progress of individuals and groups receiving tutoring to determine what kind of additional assistance is needed;
Communicates policies and enforcement procedures to program participants, for the purpose of ensuring their understanding of same and the possible consequences of violation;
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS:
Maintain close contact with Club staff and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain or interpret guidelines/instructions; instruct; and advise/counsel. Recruits and cultivates volunteers through involvement in meetings and community events.
Maintain contact with parents or guardians in order to communicate about Club activities, explain or interpret Club guidelines, and address any conduct issues relative to Members.
Initiate and maintain positive communication with school principals and classroom teachers.
Serve cooperatively to help achieve goals and grant objectives associated with the special programs.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
College degree or equivalent experience. Elementary or secondary education degree or hours completed toward an elementary or secondary education degree, preferred.
CPR/First Aid Certification, preferred.
Experience working with children.
Knowledge of youth development.
Experience planning and implementing quality programs for youth.
Ability to motivate children and youth and manage behavior problems.
Ability to organize and supervise children in a safe environment.
Ability to interact with the general public (both verbal and written).
Have a valid State Driver's License (van drivers only).
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical requirements described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling;
Some climbing and balancing;
Some stooping, kneeling, sitting, crouching, and/or crawling;
Significant finger dexterity.
Generally, the job requires 40% sitting and 60% walking and standing.
This position is performed under minimal temperature variations, in a generally hazard-free environment, and in varying atmospheric conditions.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
BGCLK shall seek to ensure and provide equal opportunity for all persons seeking employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic as established by law.
DISCLAIMER:
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this position.
