Pre K Youth Development Associate

Are you motivated and passionate about working with kids whether it's helping them cook, playing games , assisting with arts and crafts, Dogwood would love to have you work as a Pre K Youth Development Associate this new school year.

The Pre K Youth Development Associate is responsible for the following:

• Implement programs and activities in areas such as tutoring, technology, games, health, recreation, arts and crafts, etc. for youth of all ages.
• Develop and follow weekly lesson plans under the direction of Program, Education, and Club Directors.
• Post weekly plans for parents/guardians and youth.
• Encourage full participation in activities.
• Identify alternative activities that correspond with weekly lesson plans to promote full participation.
• Supervise and monitor program areas to ensure safety of members.
• Participate in staff meetings and collaborate with Club team.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the Club per state and company standards.
• Provide meals to youth per United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) standards.
• Provide mild disciplinary action to youth.
• Supervise youth on school busses.
• Attend Club programs, activities, field trips, and other special events.
• Create bulletin boards for youth.
• Orient volunteers to the Club, youth, and service opportunities. Oversee volunteers serving within the Club

This position may be asked to work at other Boys & Girls Clubs as need.

Qualifications

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations.
• Ability to effectively collaborate, staff, directors, youth, and the community.
• Ability to meet the needs of youth of all ages and backgrounds and to modify lesson plans to meet individual needs.
• Efficiently use standard office equipment such as printers, fax machines, and phones
• Ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to remain active and energetic for 6+ hours.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 18+ years of age
• High school diploma or GED required
• 1-2 years of experience with youth preferred
• Must pass local, state, and national criminal background checks
• Must pass initial drug screening and subsequent drug tests
• CPR Certification (certification offered by Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley post-hire)
• Passion for children!