Teen After School Programs Assistant at Howard County Library System

Columbia, Maryland, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jun, 26

Salary

16.32

Posted On

03 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Working With Youth, Program Coordination, Set-up And Clean-up, Materials Maintenance, Relationship Building, Discipline Maintenance, Safety Control, Attendance, Policy Adherence, People Skills, Communication, Computer Proficiency, Internet Use, Social Networking, Gaming Knowledge

Industry

Libraries

Description

Description Assists students aged 10 – 14 with homework Works with the Teen Instructor & Research Specialist to coordinate additional afterschool activities Assists with daily set-up and clean-up of teen afterschool program, including but not limited to, lifting/moving tables, chairs and boxes Maintains orderly appearance of materials in the teen area, assisting with shelf-reading and collection maintenance Establishes and maintains effective relationships with middle school students, their parents, school staff and other involved community members Assists with maintaining discipline, safety and control of site Maintains regular and predictable attendance Adheres to all policies and procedures Performs other job-related duties as assigned Requirements Education, Experience & Skills Must be at least 18 years of age Some college experience preferred People skills – ability to work effectively with teens and enjoy it Demonstrated desire to work with youth and teens Demonstrated ability to establish a rapport with the teen population Knowledge of appropriate teen activities and materials Computer proficiency – ability to use programs/processes such as the Internet, social networking and gaming Knowledge of community and current events Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing Current valid driver’s license Physical Requirements Job allows for some variance in work routine and considerable amounts of standing, walking, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling and sitting and arranging rooms for events. ADDITIONAL DETAILS Position located at the East Columbia Branch Temporary position that lasts until mid-June Schedule: Monday through Friday, 3:00pm - 5:00pm Works under the supervision of the Branch Manager Salary: $16.32 per hour Position closes Friday, 3/13 at 4 PM

Responsibilities

This role involves assisting students aged 10-14 with homework and coordinating additional afterschool activities under the guidance of the Teen Instructor and Research Specialist. Responsibilities also include managing the daily set-up, clean-up, and maintaining an orderly appearance of materials in the teen area.