Youth Development Leader - $125 Signing Bonus Offered

Youth Development Leader – $125 Signing Bonus Offered Role: Side by Side Kids – Youth Development Leader (Part Time) Purpose of the Position: Lead and facilitate a safe, caring environment where students can grow academically, build positive relationships, and develop an understanding of God’s love. Job Summary: Lead a classroom of 10–15 students in the Side by Side Kids afterschool program, manage classroom dynamics, deliver faith‑based lessons, maintain safety, and collaborate with program staff. Responsibilities Lead and manage an afterschool classroom of 10 to 15 students Use classroom management skills to create a fun and productive environment for learning Provide supervision for students in the Side by Side Kids program to ensure safety and program effectiveness Follow all safety protocols and procedures due to COVID-19 that have been put in place to minimize risk Thoroughly read the provided curriculum and faith‑based lessons and prepare for each week’s lesson Account for all program supplies and ensure that all classrooms are left the same condition as found Serve as a role model for students by upholding the highest standards in speech, professional appearance, and interactions with the Youth Development Leader as well as with AISD staff Follow and support the discipline system utilized by the SBSK Afterschool Program Follow and support SBSK Emergency Procedures established by the SBSK Afterschool Program Report any suspected abuse or neglect of SBSK program students to a supervisor and the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services Complete daily reports and communicate daily operations with Program Coordinator Secure substitute teachers in the event of an absence Attend required staff meetings, training, and professional development All other duties assigned Time Involvement Required This part‑time position requires up to 10 to 25 hours of work a week depending on availability and assigned campus. SBSK offers schedules Monday–Friday, 2:30 pm–6:00 pm and other staff may work MWF and/or Tuesday/Thursday schedules. Length of employment is at minimum 1 school semester. Work Site Assigned elementary school within the Austin Independent School District or off‑site afterschool campus. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Experience working with children and/or youth in a school setting, afterschool program or mentoring program Ability to move around a classroom with ease and be accessible to students Ability to bend, reach, or stretch for supplies and other various objects, as well as lift or carry at least 40 pounds Love for working with children and leading them in Christ‑like behavior Exceptional communication and people skills Execute sound judgement when problem solving or making decisions High level of professionalism Strong organizational skills Ability to give constructive feedback as well as receive Teachable and willingness to adapt and learn Bilingual (English‑Spanish) speaking candidates highly encouraged to apply (with added compensation) Additional Qualifications Personal relationship with Jesus and communing member of the body of Christ Understand and be able to support a Christ‑centered curriculum that communicates the Gospel Training and equipping available on how to share the Gospel, once employed at SBSK understand, agree, and promote SBSK values Reliable transportation to program site Reports to Program Coordinator and Program Manager Hourly Rate $16.00 (Starting pay) #J-18808-Ljbffr Side by Side Kids