Program Lead
at Antelope Valley Community Uplift Foundation
Lancaster, California, USA -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
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Immediate | 26 May, 2024 | USD 20 Hourly | 01 Mar, 2024 | N/A | Peer Mediation,Skype,Ged,Student Development,Learning Environment,Emergency Situations,Recreation,Groups,Microsoft Office,Email,Enrichment | No | No |
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Description:
DEPARTMENT/PROJECT OVERVIEW:
The Antelope Valley Community Uplift Foundation (AVCUF) through quality programs and guidance in a safe, and fun environment. AVCUF’s mission is to empower youth within the community by addressing mental health, physical well-being, and educational excellence through mentorship, service and philanthropy.
We have been providing a safe, fun and positive environment at our sites with trained and dedicated professional staff for over 8 years. Members are involved in age-appropriate activities based upon our three priority outcomes of Academic Success, Character Development and Healthy Lifestyles.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Under the direct supervision of Antelope Valley Community Uplift Foundation (AVCUF), the Extended Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P), Program Leads will provide classroom instruction, assistance and tutoring to students in the after-school program, and will lead engaging culturally rich academic, enrichment, and recreation activities. In groups of approximately 10 to 20 students (depending on the current guidelines), in various recreational and developmental activities in multiple areas. Program Leads will provide opportunities for students to develop and strengthen academic, physical, and social skills through high yield learning activities and sports programs.
Must be able to work within program hours: Monday through Friday from 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm and some Saturdays 7:30am -4:30pm
- Part-time position
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be at least 18 years of age with a High School diploma or GED required.
- Associate degree and/or Bachelor’s Degree preferred but not required.
- Two (2) years’ experience working directly with school-aged students and knowledge of student development preferred.
- Experience using communication tools like Zoom and/or Skype preferred.
- Ability to plan and implement quality programs for students; instruct, coach and direct varied activities.
- Skill to implement and supervise a positive learning environment, incorporating academics, enrichment and recreation; motivate and engage students and manage behavioral challenges with peer mediation.
-Proficient computer skills - Microsoft Office, email, internet research, social media navigation.
- Possess skills for instruction, direction and guidance, with the ability to lead and control groups of students in various recreational and educational activities and settings.
- Respond according to procedure for emergency situations.
- Ability to effectively communicate with students, administrators, teachers, supervision aides, paraprofessionals, janitors, parents, staff, volunteers, and community partners.
- CPR and First Aid Certifications within 30 days of hire.
- Must have the ability to be active and on your feet for a minimum of five (5) hours each day and complete other essential functions of the position and other duties as assigned.
Special Conditions of Employment:
- Successful completion of pre-employment background check and drug screening.
- Occasional weekend and evenings in support of fundraising events, committee meetings, trainings and activities.
- Clear TB test as required by school district.
- CPR & First Aid Certification.
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Responsibilities:
- Ensures programs and activities adhere to current health and safety protocols.
- Be aware of current safety protocols that are being adhered to.
- Perform various administrative tasks, including answering emails, phone calls, and writing incident reports
- Supervises students in program area; continually monitor and supervise the safety and behavior of students; maintaining a safe, positive atmosphere; implement Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), Capture Kids Heart (CKH), and Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Trauma Informed Care (TIC), Healing Centered Engagement (HCE) techniques and display classroom management.
- Always demonstrates positive values, integrity, and ethical behavior through program quality and appearance of AVCUF.
- Lead organized learning activities for students to develop and strengthen their academic, physical, and social skills.
- Participates as an active, positive team member with students, supervisors, site leads, program leads, administrators, teachers, supervision aides, paraprofessionals, janitors, other staff, and volunteers at all times by communicating effectively.
- Develop culturally relevant daily lesson plans and activities.
- As needed, differentiate lessons and activities so they are appropriate to students with various abilities.
- Coordinates assigned program services and cooperative learning activities for students that are both fun and instructional. Participate in and evaluate the effectiveness of activities and events.
- Effectively plan and lead programs, services and a variety of activities for students; promotes and stimulates program participation.
- Provides guidance and role modeling to students.
- Responsible for daily set-up and clean-up of all materials used during the program.
- Ensures equipment is in good condition, with safety precautions posted (where needed) and students instructed in proper and safe use of equipment.
- Maintains accurate program records and submits them in a timely manner.
- Displays a high level of enthusiasm and commitment for activities.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bending
- Twisting
- Squatting
- Lifting up to 50 pounds
- Continuous walking
- Continuous standing
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)
Education Management
Teaching / Education
Education, Teaching
Diploma
Proficient
1
Lancaster, CA, USA