Youth Development Specialist

$18 per hour

Center of Life

Job Title: Youth Development Specialist

Purpose: Youth Development Specialists are responsible for preparing for, teaching, and carrying out activities while guiding students in their personal growth and daily living skills. They must supervise students, ensuring proper attention to health, happiness, discipline, and safety while encouraging academic attentiveness.

Reports to: K-8 Program Coordinators

Job Category: Part-time, Seasonal

Rate of Pay: $18/hour

Duration: September 14th, 2026 - May 27th, 2027

Monday - Thursday 3:00 - 7:30 PM

Job Functions:

Arrive on time and prepared to lead daily instruction.
Understand and enthusiastically instruct participating students in the academic curriculum and activities.
1. Assist students with homework completion
2. Identify skills students may struggle with and utilize resources to reinforce those skills
Communicate with supervisors regarding ordering of any and all activity materials in a timely manner (e.g. not waiting until the day before the materials are required before communicating a need)
Supervise dinner and any other time designated for socializing.
1. Potential need for helping to heat/serve food on special occasions
Supervise students during off-site excursions (e.g. climbing club, visiting community parks, etc)
Ensure the safety and well-being of all students throughout the duration of the program.
1. Be willing and able to share any concerns with Program Coordinators IMMEDIATELY
Understand and enthusiastically instruct participating students in the curriculum and activities
Be willing and able to work with all students in grades K-8
Abide by all Center of Life policies and procedures.
Be a positive role model for all students throughout the duration of programming, including all meetings and field trips.
Lead by example by displaying a positive, enthusiastic, kind, caring, and supportive attitude and behavior towards all children, parents, and peers.
Be aware of each child's diverse needs
Collaborate with your co-worker(s) to ensure that the learning environment of the room is as impactful to the students as possible
Participate in all enrichment activities when attending them with the students; collaborate with any community enrichment partners (e.g. Reading is Fundamental) to manage student behavior and maintain position as student role model
Display a positive and enthusiastic conduct towards the delivery of Fusion activities while also encouraging children to participate in all activities.
Build strong, healthy relationships with children that inspire academic performance and community connectedness.
Contribute to verbal and written evaluations and communication as requested.
Participate enthusiastically in all Center of Life and Fusion meetings.
Participate as a member of the Center of Life staff to deliver and supervise special events or Fusion-associated functions.
Attend professional development trainings - monthly ones are scheduled and mandated - to maintain continuing education
Participate with all staff in maintaining the cleanliness and order of the teaching space.
1. Take garbage out on a nightly basis
2. Break down/put up tables and chairs in Hall on occasion

Qualifications:

Must be 18 years or older
Must obtain State, Child Abuse, FBI Fingerprint, and National Sex Offender Registry clearances as well as provide proof of Mandated Reporter Training
Must have experience working with children, whether in early education, school-age, or middle school settings.
Must possess the ability to effectively communicate with children ages 4-18 while also providing necessary instruction to students
Must be able to provide adequate supervision and support to multiple students at one time
Must possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of students
- Be aware that most programming activities occur on the second or third floor of a former school building and there is not an elevator
Must possess knowledge and skill in academic areas, including but not limited to math and reading

Preferred Qualifications:

Current CPR/First Aid certification
Associate's degree in Education OR a Bachelor's degree in any field
Minimum of two years of experience in the realm of education (e.g. within a classroom or other formal youth development/teaching/education arena)
Formal teaching experience within a classroom setting OR experience as a camp counselor in a role that required following or writing activity plans
Formal teaching and/or education training (e.g. minor in Education or college-level courses taken)
Behavior specialist or Counselor experience/education/etc.

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