Pre-K Youth Development Associate - Dogwood Elementary School

If you love working with Pre-K kids, our Christenberry Club location needs a youth development associate!

Summary:* The Pre-K Staff Youth Development Associate implements exciting activities and lessons to Pre-K club members to promote afterschool learning opportunities in a fun and safe environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist with teaching the fundamental concepts Pre-K club members need to know for kindergarten, such as identifying numbers and letters, socializing well with others, and working effectively in a classroom structure.
• Help provide them with the necessary tools in social/emotional, physical, cognitive, and language skills to better prepare them for Kindergarten
• Create opportunities for hands-on methods of learning, such as artistic expression, free play, and storytelling
• Assist with lesson planning that addresses early childhood education requirements
• Instill a sense of respect and discipline, so that club members work effectively in a classroom setting
• Ensure activity rooms is clean, safe, and well-organized
• Communicate with parents and teachers to ensure that each club member is progressing according to their needs

Additional Responsibilities:

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the Club per state organization and center standards.
• Provide meals to youth per United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) standards.
• Provide mild disciplinary action to youth.
• Attend Club programs, activities, field trips, and other special events.
• Help oversee volunteers serving within the club

Availability:

• This position is in need of part-time availability of Tuesdays and Thursdays.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations.
• Ability to effectively collaborate, staff, directors, youth, and the community.
• Ability to meet the needs of youth of all ages and backgrounds and to modify lesson plans to meet individual needs.
• Efficiently use standard office equipment such as printers, fax machines, and phones
• Ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to remain active and energetic for 6+ hours.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 21+ years of age
• High school diploma or GED required
• 3+ years of experience with youth preferred
• Must pass local, state, and national criminal background checks
• Must pass initial drug screening and subsequent drug tests
• CPR Certification (certification offered by Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley post-hire)
• Passion for children!