Teen Program Coordinator

Are you ready for a Great Opportunity!! General Description: This position is responsible for leading a strategy to cultivate a robust environment that engages teens (ages 13-22) in social emotional awareness, workforce & career development, college prep, and leadership skill building. In this capacity, the Teen/Special Events Coordinator is responsible for planning, hosting and communicating with stakeholders to execute program workshops and events for teens, along with ensuring steady enrollment for the teen program throughout the school year & summer months. The Teen/Special Events Coordinator will work to maintain and enhance collaborative partnership relations in the community. This role will serve as a role model for enrolled youth in both academic and enrichment activities, and assume primary responsibility for monitoring teen programming, as they support and assist youth in an effort to reach their highest potential. We do collect and report data on the program, as required for our Grant reporting. This role also supports the Center Leadership Team by helping to plan and execute special projects & events, not limited to, but more specifically, projects & events that pertain directly to school-aged program partnerships. Education & Experience: Minimum level AA degree, Bachelor's preferred. CDA requirements, preferably some knowledge of Social Services. Three years' experience in childcare/ teen programs with children ages thirteen to nineteen. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: 45 hours Child Care Worker DCFCertification CPRIFirst AidCertification Valid driver's license. Responsibilities: Develop a curriculum appropriate for school-age children using a yearly curriculum guide and age appropriate activities with input from school-age participants. Oversees teen recruitment, enrollment, attendance, and communication throughout the school year and summer months. Promotes the Teen Program at community events and high school/college openhouses. Represents the agency at grant related agencymeetings. Plan and post weekly/monthly lesson plans & workshops for Teen Program (including indoor and outdooractivities. Complete and post the monthly calendar for the TeenProgram. Provide teens with support via resources related to skill building, volunteer opportunities, career exploration, and post-secondary education. Maintain regular communication with parents regarding program changes, student behaviors, and other pertinent program-related information. Maintain on-site schedules and updated logs for teen volunteer hours and prepare monthly contractually required reports. Provides documents for service hours and recommendation letters asneeded. Drive teens to and from any planned off-site field trips, workshops or events, using the teenvan. Work in cooperation with the OST Director to maintain an established standard of compliance with developmentally appropriate practicessuchas, PrimeTime, etc. Work collaboratively with OST Team (Aftercare & Summer Camp Leadership)to ensure program quality, fluidity between programs and proper program coverage as needed. Participate in OST leadership & planning meetings asneeded. Assist the Center Leadership team with support on special projects & events asneeded. Provide guidance and understanding to develop a sense of self-worth and respect in each child by using discipline techniques found in the Staff Manual Maintain an annual supply of school-age materials, supplies, and equipment necessary to carry out an effective program. Provide check requests and/orpurchase order forms for field trips, arts and crafts supplies, sporting equipment, etc. Perform monitoring of off-campus fieldtrips. Utilize all required agency data systems to accurately track and maintain comprehensive program data. This includes collecting and reporting all performance metrics, demographic (census) information, and other key data necessary for grant compliance and programmatic reporting. Regularly monitor program deliverables and outcomes, using data analysis to recommend and implement adjustments to ensure goals and grant objectives are being met. Perform required computer programsproficiently. Must have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals or technical procedures written in English, the ability to type reports and business correspondence in English, and the ability to effectively communicate in English. Maintains strict confidentiality at all times, including the ability to recognize situations in which extra care with sensitive information is required. Attends all workshops and meetings as deemed necessary by thesupervisor Attends all required staff and parent meetings andactivities. Maintains valid driver's license and insurance coverage at alltimes. Performs First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) asneeded. Performs other related duties asrequired. Benefits: 401(k)/401(k) matching Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule: 8-hour shift (In-person, no remote) Monday to Friday We Encourage a Diverse Workforce: Fuller believes that a diversified group of associates contributes to a culture of values, team spirit, and company growth. We feel this helps us to adapt to and embrace the diverse cultures and beliefs of our customers and the communities in which we live, work, and do business in. If you’re looking for a company that respects your unique merits, professionalism, and skills, we’d like to talk to you. We thank all who apply, but only those candidates who meet the position requirements will be contacted. We verify that all applicants are legally able to work in the United States via e-Verify. #J-18808-Ljbffr Florence Fuller Child Development Centers, Inc