About the role
Description Title:
Impact Lead I-Education -Part Time
Work Schedule:
Part-time, non- exempt; generally scheduled up to 25 hours a week, Monday – Friday between 8:00 am-7:00 pm with occasional evenings and weekends for field trips and special events.
Reports to:
Site Supervisor, Monterey
Location:
Casanova Oak Knoll Park Center 735 Ramona Ave., Monterey, CA
BGCMC MISSION:
“Our Mission is to inspire and empower the youth of Monterey County to realize their full potential to become responsible, healthy, productive and successful citizens.”
Position Summary:
Working under the direction of the Site Supervisor, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County (BGCMC) Education Impact Leader I plays an essential role in helping youth succeed as they directly serve as
positive role models, mentors and activity leaders
to diverse youth delivering an engaging, age-appropriate and outcome-driven education program with specialized focus on literacy support. Further, the BGCMC Impact Leader I is responsible for contributing to the following key elements of positive youth development:
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Youth Success
Assists youth in homework after school supervision
Accepts responsibility as a Role Model/Mentor for Youth and Mandated Reporter
Assists youth in web-based literacy intervention programming using Read Naturally and/or assigned web-based literacy or math programs
Participate in the setting and achievement of Academic Success goals for the education department
Lead and/or collaborate in activities and/or programs in one or more of the Core Program Areas: Academic Success, Health & Wellbeing, Character & Leadership and Life & Workforce Readiness
Ability to utilize impact management tools to track and report program outcomes, including monitoring specific youth success indicators such as school attendance, behavior, grades, frequency of attendance, program attendance and impact;
Serve as role model to youth exemplifying the pillars of Good Character & Citizenship
Serve as a mentor to guide youth through personal and educational challenges
Demonstrate integrity, sound judgment, respect for others, and a strong commitment to the positive development and well-being of youth
Model appropriate behavior, professionalism, responsibility, and respectful communication at all times.
Assist in conducting parent meetings in an effort to engage families with youth success
Foster an environment where youth acquire a sense of belonging, competence, usefulness, power and influence, and are engaged in developmentally appropriate, high yield learning activities primarily for grades K-5
Address youth behavior with a positive discipline approach that is fair, firm, consistent and kind; helping youth take responsibility/accountability for their actions accompanied with appropriate consequences
Support a culture of high expectations and frequent recognition of youth
Ensure the assigned program area is clean and reflective of monthly themes; program supplies are adequate and inviting for all elementary students (K-5th grade)
Program Impact
Implement daily activities to ensure alignment with organizational goals, efficiency standards, and quality specifications
Maintains positive, collaborative working relationships with key stakeholders
Imbue BGCMC’s solid reputation as a respected, trusted & impactful youth development agency
Adhere to safety policies and procedures determined by each site location
Maintains safety and order of program, including field trips and youth services delivered at non-BGCMC locations as well as compliance to policy and standard operating procedures
Assist with maintaining inventory and steward for intended use
Assist site team on special event planning and execution in coordination with Operations
Clearance of pre-employment screening including background check and drug screening
Ability to provide support to other program departments (ie. SFR, CCR, Nutrition, etc) as needed
Ability to work in a dynamic, high-energy youth friendly environment
Requirements
Physical Demands
Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs
Must be able to bend, lift, stretch
Ability to remain in stationary position including standing or sitting for up to 25% of shift
Education & Experience
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum of 6 month’s experience working with youth ages 6-14 years old
Efficient and effective planning and problem solving skills
Tech savvy, including proficiency in utilizing Google Suite and Internet
Specialization in one or more of the following Programming Areas (be sure to specify which you possess in your application):
Technology
Literacy & Reading
Math
Science & Engineering
Effectively demonstrates classroom management skills
Must have reliable transportation
Highly desirable qualifications:
Bi-lingual and biliterate in English and Spanish
Connectedness and experience working and living in Monterey County communities, especially those located in the Monterey Bay
Experience as a youth development professional in the Boys & Girls Club Movement
Cultural competence, ability to work with a diverse youth and people
First Aid & CPR Certification
Compensation:
Pay rate begins at $19.00 - $19.96 per hour, and is based on experience. Professional development opportunities are available contingent upon funding and approval. This position is classified as non-exempt and as such is eligible for the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
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 is it to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.
BGCMC is an EEO employer committed to excellence through diversity. All employees must be eligible for employment in the U.S.