Learning Center Instructor

Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta is offering an exciting opportunity for the right person to join our dynamic, forward-thinking team. We rely on the dedication of caring employees to provide a safe, nurturing environment for kids to learn and grow. We take pride in our highly skilled, diverse and committed workforce. Our staff are educators, coaches, artists, mentors, community leaders and ambassadors. Are you ready to join a team of passionate individuals who are working to make a difference in the lives of our kids?

JOB SUMMARY:

Plans, organizes, promotes, & implements a diversified Learning Center Program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prepare Youth for Success

• Creates an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes.
• Promotes and stimulates daily learning center program participation as well as participation in designated national and special event programs.
• Orients new members to learning center program, special events, and opportunities as well as club safety, and disciplinary rules.
• Provides guidance and role modeling to members.

Program

• Implements, administers, monitors and evaluates programs, services and activities for members.
• Develops and posts weekly and monthly program plans
• Monitors and evaluates programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members and quality in programs.
• Recognizes club members for program participation and achievement.
• Maintains records to track attendance and participation.

Supervision

• Maintains order and discipline of club members.
• Ensures a productive work environment by participating in weekly club staff meetings

Supplies

• Monitors supply needs and orders required supplies through approved vendors and within budget.
• Keeps supply room neat and orderly.

Facility

• Insures program area is attractive, neat and clean and bulletin boards and notices are current.
• Makes and/or recommends needed repairs to facility and/or equipment.

Additional Responsibilities

• Participates as part of a team to run quality programs by helping out where needed or directed, which may include driving the club van.
• Participates in training/educational opportunities to expand knowledge and skills.

RELATIONSHIPS:

• Internal: Maintains close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/ instructions.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Combined experience and/or formal training equivalent to minimum of three years where:

1. experience in working with youth and knowledge of youth development gained and,

2. formal training, knowledge and/or experience teaching youth and/or creating interesting, engaging learning experiences.

• Knowledge of youth development.
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills.
• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.
• Ability to deal with the general public.
• Ability to plan and implement quality learning programs for youth.
• Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.
• Utilizes resources for free and donated supplies and encourages donations from community contacts.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Community-based location that serves youth, families and community members daily. Frequent host site for organizational and communal meetings and events. Frequent contact with employees, community-based organizations, families, Club members, and community members. Some required travel to Club locations and community partners. Frequent deadlines. Atypical work schedule, including some evenings and some weekend work. The position requires walking and climbing stairs; Light work, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently.