YEP After School Program Leader, 19-30 hours per week

Salary: $28.98 - $31.99 Hourly
Location : Hayward, CA
Job Type: School Year (180-225 days depending on position)
Job Number: 26-J01
Department: Youth Enrichment Programs
Opening Date: 06/04/2024
Closing Date: Continuous


Description


Under the direction of the Youth Enrichment Site Coordinator or assigned supervisor, provide tutoring to reinforce school instruction to individual or small groups of students during after-school activities; observe and control behavior of students enrolled in the Youth Enrichment program during educational and recreational activities. ** Please note that some positions are a split shift and require availability from 6-9am AND 12-6pm** ( 30 hour and 22 hour positions require a spilt shift)

Examples of Duties


ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Provide tutoring to reinforce school instruction to individual or small groups of students during after-school activities; assist students in completing homework assignments; implement and oversee arts and crafts and other educational projects.

Observe and manage behavior of students enrolled in the Youth Enrichment program during educational and recreational activities; monitor and interact with students during indoor and outdoor activities; oversee athletic, recreational, playground, snack time and other after-school activities.

Monitor and oversee student drills, practices and assignments in various subjects; confer with the Youth Enrichment Site Coordinator concerning educational activities and materials to meet student needs; report progress regarding student performance and behavior.

Assist students by answering questions, providing proper examples, emotional support, friendly attitude and general guidance; assure student understanding of classroom rules and procedures.

Assure the health and safety of students by following established practices and procedures; maintain learning environment in a safe, orderly and clean manner.

Assist in the planning, development and implementation of Program educational, recreational and athletic activities.

Read books to students and observe their reading abilities as assigned; assist students with letter and word pronunciation and recognition.

Communicate with District personnel and parents to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns related to student progress and Program activities.

Maintain routine records related to students, Program activities, attendance and assigned duties as directed.

OTHER DUTIES:
Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:
Child guidance principles and practices.
Safe practices in classroom and outdoor activities.
Basic subjects taught in District schools, including mathematics, grammar, spelling, language and reading.
Instructional techniques and strategies related to after-school programs.
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Educational and recreational practices and procedures and appropriate student conduct.
Oral and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Basic record-keeping techniques.


ABILITY TO:
Provide tutoring to reinforce school instruction to individual or small groups of students during after-school activities.
Observe and control behavior of students enrolled in the Youth Enrichment program during educational and recreational activities.
Assist students in completing homework assignments.
Implement and oversee arts and crafts and other educational projects.
Oversee and interact with students during athletic, recreational, playground, snack time and other after-school activities.
Learn policies and objectives of the Youth Enrichment program.
Read books to students and assist with reading and writing activities as assigned.
Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Be flexible to perform work within changing priorities and possess sufficient interpersonal skill to work harmoniously with staff, students, administrators, parents and others.
Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer and various software.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Observe health and safety regulations.
Maintain routine records related to assigned activities.
Create and follow activity plans.

Minimum Qualifications


This Class must meet the requirements of the Federal and State "No Child Left Behind" NCLB legislation. Qualifications are any combination equivalent to 48 semester units of college study or an AA Degree or upon passing a NCLB qualifying written examination, and 6 months of experience working with children in an educational or recreational program.

Candidates for this position must be available to work between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. Monday - Friday. Most of the assignments are 19 hours per week in the afternoon after students have been released from school, but Wednesdays are early release days and there are occasional minimum days for Hayward students.

Examination Information


Exam Information

In order to qualify for this position you must meet the NCLB guidelines above.

The first step in the process will be an onlinr exam for those applicants that do not submit their transcripts to verify the completion of 48 or more semester units. This will be a multiple choice exam that covers English, Math, and the Ability to Assist. Study materials are available in the Human Resources department. These materials cannot be sent electronically, you will need to stop by in person to obtain them.

For all applicants that have completed 48 or more semester units OR have successfully passed all three sections of the test described above, there will be an online exam with job-specific questions. Your score on the second written exam will determine your rank on the eligibility list. There is no waiver for the second exam.
Please note: The qualifying pass point on examinations may be an actual score or an adjusted score based on the difficulty of the examination, the quality of the competition, and the needs of the service.

Positions in the job classification typically work 19-30 hours/week during the assigned school year, traditional or year round schedule.


OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The duration of the eligibility list is 6 months unless extended by the Executive Director of Classified Human Resources and the Personnel Commission.


Applicants selected for permanent or substitute assignments are required to pay for fingerprinting services and obtain Tuberculosis results prior to beginning work. If you have any questions regarding the fees, please feel free to contact the Human Resources Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io.


Hayward Unified School District will provide a contribution of up to $2,500 per year to be used towards a District healthcare plan or cash in lieu of up to $1,350 per year. Full-time employees are required to purchase medical health benefits unless proof of alternate coverage is provided. Half-time and less than half-time employees may participate on a voluntary basis. The balance of health benefit costs are paid through a pre-tax payroll deduction.

Dental coverage is provided free of charge for all employees working 20 hours per week, or more. Family coverage is available and any additional premium will be employee paid.

Classified employees must participate in the CalPERS Retirement program.

All employees are enrolled in an Employee Assistant Program (EAP).

The District also offers various optional benefits including life insurance, short term disability, and a medical and dependent care flexible spending option.

For more information please view the Benefits tab of this job announcement.

The Hayward Unified School District is committed to educational equity so that every student realizes their innate potential, becoming a lifelong learner and having a positive impact on their community. Our mission is to draw from our community's rich diversity in order to create engaging and equitable educational experiences for students, delivered in a safe and supportive environment. This environment supports inclusion, anti racism through an ethnic studies learner orientation and growth mindset. HUSD believes the responsibility for student success is broadly shared by district staff, families, our community, and our students' own efforts. Each HUSD student deserves respectful learning environments in which diversity is valued and contributes to successful academic outcomes.

We seek equity-minded applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to an educational community. We look for applicants who:
• Reflect our diverse community
• Value and intentionally promote diversity and consciousness of difference
• Empower students furthest from opportunity
• Demonstrate cultural competence and cultural humility
• Believe that all people have the right to an education and work environment free from fear, harassment, or discrimination
• Actively seek to disrupt institutional and/or systemic barriers that adversely impact historically marginalized communities
• Foster students' potential to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Hayward Unified School District (HUSD) is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from discrimination and harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, immigration status, age, religion, marital or parental status, pregnancy status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. If a complainant is unable to put a complaint in writing due to conditions such as a disability or illiteracy, district staff shall assist him/her in the filing of the complaint.

If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying you should immediately contact the school site principal and/or their supervisor. See the links below for more information on complaint management, Title IX, and Uniform Complaint Procedures and forms. For Uniform and Title IX Complaints, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or 34201, or email View email address on click.appcast.io. The address is 24411 Amador Street, Hayward, CA 94544. A copy of HUSD Uniform Complaint Board Policy along with the Uniform Complaint Administrative Regulations and the HUSD non-discrimination policy are available, free of charge, upon request.
Health & Welfare Benefits
Hayward Unified School District will provide a contribution of up to $2,500 per year to be used towards a District healthcare plan or cash in lieu of up to $1,350 per year. Full-time employees are required to purchase medical health benefits unless proof of alternate coverage is provided. Half-time and less than half-time employees may participate on a voluntary basis. The balance of health benefit costs are paid through a pre-tax payroll deduction.


Dental coverage is provided free of charge for all employees working 20 hours per week, or more. Family coverage is available and any additional premium will be employee paid.


Classified employees must participate in the CalPERS Retirement program.

All employees are enrolled in an Employee Assistant Program (EAP).

The District also offers various optional benefits including life insurance, short term disability, and a medical and dependent care flexible spending option.

Vacation
Following the completion of six (6) months of probationary service, employees will receive credit for five (5) working days of vacation. Every month thereafter, employees will accrue vacation at a rate of 5/6 of a working days (2 weeks per year).


Annual employees accrue vacation hours to be taken off at a later date. School year employees earn and are paid out vacation hours.


Holidays

Annual employees receive fifteen (16) paid holidays per year. Holidays are:

New Year's Day

Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday

Lincoln's Birthday

Presidents' Day

Spring Break Day

Cesar Chavez Day

Memorial Day

Juneteenth

4th of July

Labor Day

Veterans' Day

Thanksgiving Day

Day after Thanksgiving

Christmas Eve

Christmas Day

New Year's Eve
School Year employees receive fourteen (14) paid holidays, including all of the above except Juneteenth and 4th of July.

Sick Leave
Employees working the following number of days shall have the following amount of sick leave credited annually to their records at the beginning of the fiscal year, July 1.

Working Days: Sick Days Allotted

180 : 10-1/2 days

190 : 10-3/4 days

195 : 11 days

200 : 11-3/4 days

210 : 12 days

220 : 12-3/4 days

225 : 13 day
Professional Development
Paraeducators may also participate in professional development activities to enhance their careers.