AFTERSCHOOL LEAD EDUCATOR

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

Responsible for assisting the Director with planning and implementing a successful afterschool empowerment programs for girls in accordance with the policies and mission of the organization through direct interaction and supervision of afterschool participants.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Afterschool Lead Educator performs all of the following:

YWCA TechGYRLS Afterschool Program

• Responsible for reading and understanding all YWCA and State of Tennessee standards, policies, and procedures
• Ensures compliance at all times with all YWCA and State of Tennessee standards, policies and procedures
• Operates the YWCA bus in the transportation of girls to and from the afterschool program and scheduled field trips ensuring compliance with all YWCA and State of Tennessee Department of Transportation and Department of Education policies and procedures
• Responsible for direct supervision of girls at all times during program activities and field trips
• Ensure completion of daily homework assignments and provide assistance as needed
• Maintain accurate records including but not limited to; participant and parent information, attendance, meals, accidents, and medications administered
• Communication of all relevant information concerning participants, incidents, etc. to Director as they occur
• Assist with multi-age educational programs to include but not limited to:
• Math, science, reading and physical activities
• Technology
• Social skills
• Introduction to community resources
• Empowerment
• Conducts age-appropriate weekly/monthly themed activities and special events in coordination with the Director of Afterschool
• Implementation of a computer-based curriculum in a classroom setting to include:
• MicroWorlds
• LEGO Mindstorms
• Microsoft Office Programs
• Provide first aid and medical assistance as needed
• Supervise and ensure all girls are offered a nutritious snack immediately after school
• Resolve conflict between participants
• Maintain a clean and safe environment

Other

• Participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings
• Completes and maintains required training and certifications

Participate in program marketing in the community when necessary

• Assist the Director of Afterschool with general office tasks
• Maintain a positive, flexible and cooperative with all staff, volunteers and afterschool participants and parents
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of YWCA TechGyrls Afterschool program

Minimum of Associate Degree or three years of experience working with elementary and/or middle school youth 4th – 8th grade. At least 21 years of age in accordance with Tennessee Department of Education driver requirements