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Teen Program Assistant
Foundation Communities. Lead daily activities in education-centered afterschool and summer youth programs .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates the ability to lead educational activities for youth, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment while promoting academic and personal development. Proficient in organizing and facilitating enrichment programs, with a focus on arts, STEM, and fitness.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Youth Program LeadershipActivity OrganizationStudent SupervisionBasic Computer SkillsBilingual Communication
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Arts And Crafts PlanningSTEM/STEAM ActivitiesHomework AssistanceFitness Activity LeadershipProgram Documentation
Soft Skills
Positive Role ModelFlexibilityJudgment MakingInterpersonal Interaction
Tools & Technologies
Online Educational ToolsEmail SuitesWeb Navigation
Certifications & Qualifications
High School DiplomaCriminal Background Check
Industry Keywords
Youth ProgramsInclusive EnvironmentCharacter DevelopmentNutrition EducationSocial Services
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead daily activities in education-centered afterschool and summer youth programs
- Plan and lead arts and crafts, STEM/STEAM, reading, character development, physical fitness, nutrition, and other enrichment activities in physical and online settings
- Prepare learning environments, lessons, and supplies for in-person and virtual activities
- Assist children with homework and academic enrichment
- Maintain clean and organized classrooms and common areas
- Promote an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment
- Serve as a positive role model for participants
- Maintain accurate program documentation
- Ensure student safety and supervision
- Assist Foundation Communities food pantries as needed
- Follow CDC Guidelines and comply with required policies, procedures, and regulations
- Work at the assigned Learning Center and other Foundation Communities sites as needed
Requirements
What you’ll need- Must be eligible to work in the United States
- Must pass a criminal background check; fingerprint check required at some sites
- Must have a high school diploma
- Must enjoy working with pre-teens/teens in 6th–12th grade
- Flexibility to meet changing work needs and demands
- Ability to lead fitness activities and supervise/participate in sports
- Ability to organize activities and make sound judgments
- Ability to interact with a range of age groups
- Available Monday through Friday, 2:30pm–6:30pm, on a continual basis during the school-year afterschool program
- Available Monday through Friday, 10:00am–3:00pm, during the summer program, with schedule variations as needed
- Reliable transportation to travel to other Foundation Communities sites as necessary
- Basic computer skills, including navigating websites, using email suites such as Gmail and Outlook, and using search engines
- Prior use of, or willingness to learn, online educational tools
- Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments and various climates
- Preferred: coursework in Social Services, Education, Child Development, or a related field
- Preferred: 6 months’ experience working with children, preferably providing educational and/or social services to economically disadvantaged families
- Bilingual Spanish, Arabic, or another language preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- Paid sick leave: after 30 hours of work, earn 1 hour of paid sick leave, up to 68 hours
- Weekends and school holidays off (Spring Break, Christmas…)
- Paid holidays after 1 year of employment
- 401(k) retirement plan after 12 months of employment and 1,000 hours of service, with a 2% match and 3% safe harbor contribution for eligible participants
- Employee Assistance Program with confidential 24/7 phone support, referrals, and counseling
- Service awards after 12 months of employment, with additional awards as tenure increases
- Potential eligibility to reside at a Foundation Communities property with a 20% discount after 6 months, if working at least 20 hours per week
- Opportunities for performance-based pay increases
- Appropriate training and personal protective equipment provided for bodily-fluid cleanup