21st CCLC Youth Development Specialist - Garfield Elementary School at Northwest Community Action Center in Toppenish, Washington

Job Description:

Position Title: 21st CCLC Youth Development Specialist - Garfield Elementary School


City: Toppenish

State/Territory: US-WA

Employment Duration: Part time

Offer Relocation: No

Excempt Status: Non-exempt

ID: 14074

Description:

Join our team as a Youth Development Specialist! This position will be based at Garfield Elementary.

The 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) program, part of the Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic (YVFWC), offers free after-school and summer programs for school-age children in the Lower Yakima Valley. These centers provide a variety of activities, including:

• Tutoring and Homework Help
• STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) Focused Activities
• Social Skills Development
• Healthy Snacks and Field Trips

Children can explore subjects like robotics, art, music, and community service. Additionally, parents can participate in adult classes on topics such as English as a Second Language (ESL), parenting, and computer skills.

Explore our short clips, "WE are Yakima - WE are Family" and "YVFWC - And then we grew," for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families.

Position Highlights:

• $20.65/hour

What You’ll Do:

• Work with the 21st Century Teacher and Site Supervisor to create and deliver activities intended to increase student academic achievement in Reading and Mathematics.
• Work with 21st Century Teacher to complete activity sheets and/or lesson plans that have measurable learning objectives, preferably aligned with Common Core State Standards or National Science Standards.
• Compile and complete needed documentation for review and evaluation of student attendance, academic achievement, discipline situations, and demographic information.
• Monitor, document, and report the academic and behavioral impact of activities.
• Collaborate with 21st Century Teacher to establish and maintain positive classroom environment and standards of student behavior in accordance with Washington State law, and District and School policies.
• Complete monthly/annual documentation as needed for program evaluation.
• Participate in provided staff development opportunities and any mandated training or meetings as assigned by the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) Site supervisor.
• Assist in the creation and distribution of media including brochures, flyers, and various social media outlets such as Facebook.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) required; Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or Teaching preferred
• One year's experience facilitating programs with youth is required
• First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification within 30 days of hire
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. This position is not eligible for bilingual differential pay.
• Effective verbal, written, and listening communication skills with individuals and groups.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion to create a safe learning environment.
• Skills in problem-solving and conflict resolution.
• Basic proficiency with a variety of technology and computer programs, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of Positive Behave Intervention Supports (PBIS).
• Ability to design, implement, and evaluate student learning.
• Ability to organize student activities.
• Ability to implement positive discipline and classroom management.

Our mission celebrates diversity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.

Contact us at jobs@yvfwc.org to learn more about this opportunity!

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