4-H Afterschool Program Educator - Wiley Intermediate School - Watertown, NY

Cornell University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Retirement

Vacation

Sick and personal leave

Job summary

Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Jefferson County is seeking an Afterschool Program Educator to provide 4-H youth development opportunities for K-12 students in multiple districts. You will deliver established 4-H curricula in STEAM areas and support teachers during academic study portions.

The role requires an Associate’s Degree or equivalent and may involve evenings/weekends, with travel as needed and the ability to meet OCFS licensing requirements.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent education required; GED/HS with experience may be considered.
• Experience relevant to after-school programming or youth development.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License and ability to travel as needed.
• Ability to meet OCFS licensing requirements.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver after-school programs using established 4-H curricula in STEAM topics.
• Assist with lesson planning and co-teach with teachers during study periods.
• Provide staffing coverage for Jefferson County Afterschool Programs.
• Collaborate with program staff and school personnel to support youth development.

Skills

Flexible hours

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Technology for education

Organizational skills

Education

Associate’s Degree or equivalent education

Job description

This position will serve as an Afterschool Program Educator for Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Jefferson County in support of the 4‑H Afterschool Program and will provide comprehensive 4‑H youth development opportunities for youth in grades K‑12.

Afterschool Program Educators may be assigned to work in one of the following school districts:

• Beaver River Central School District
• Belleville Henderson Central School District
• Carthage Central School District
• Copenhagen Central School District
• General Brown Central School District
• Indian River Central School District
• LaFargeville Central School District
• South Jefferson Central School District
• Watertown City School District

This position will provide coverage for the district listed above, as assigned.

This position will provide established guidance and direction for program participants and after‑school activities, including club and life skills, as well as assisting the collaborating teachers during the academic study portion of the program.

This position will provide instruction utilizing established 4‑H curriculum in the areas of environmental science and natural resources, science, technology engineering, art and math (STEAM).

This position will utilize existing program resources and materials in program work, assist in the creation of program lesson plans, utilize a variety of delivery methods and assist in delivering established innovative educational programs as assigned.

This position will also provide staffing and/or programming coverage, as needed, for other Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Jefferson County Afterschool Programs.

POSITION DETAILS

This position is a part‑time non‑exempt position, 20 hours per week.

The hourly rate for this position is $20.00.

This position, based on eligibility, offers a comprehensive benefit package, to include:

• health and dental insurance
• retirement
• vacation
• sick and personal leave

POSITION INFORMATION

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent education (GED/High School Diploma and 1 year transferrable/program experience).
• Experience relevant to the role of the position.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License and the ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
• Ability to meet all School Age Child Care (SACC) and Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) licensing requirements (i.e. Tuberculosis Test, physical exam, training requirements).
• Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity of subject matter appropriate to area of programming (4‑H Youth Development).
• Demonstrated initiative, reliability and dependability.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, implement, and teach informal educational programs.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively through oral, written and visual means.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize computer technologies for educational and communication purposes.
• Demonstrated ability to participate in professional team efforts.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions

Program Responsibilities

Program Delivery, Evaluation and Applied Research - 90% Utilize established program resources and materials in providing information and resources to program participants in established 4‑H programming. Teach a menu of existing educational programs and activities as defined in support of 4‑H after‑school programming efforts including, but not limited to: science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM). Assist After‑School Program Coordinator in the creation of lesson plans and assist in teaching innovative educational programs as assigned. Assist After‑School Program Coordinator and other Program Educators in providing established 4‑H after‑school educational programs via multi‑media, as assigned. Assist teachers, as needed, during the academic study portion of the program.

Via established program parameters, communicate and cooperate with school personnel to foster intentional instruction and to address the needs and interests of participating youth. Provide staffing and/or programming coverage, as needed, for other Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Jefferson County After‑School Programs. Serve as a team member and cooperate with the entire Association and Youth and Family Development Program staff to achieve Association program goals. Implement program evaluation as designed by the Outside Evaluator and New York State Education Department (NYSED). Interact with program participants to obtain evaluation data, to include: evaluating effectiveness of classes within program areas for all After‑School Programs offered. Assist in the interpretation of evaluation data and in the communication of evaluation results to constituencies as assigned.

Administrative Responsibilities

Coordination/Operation - 5% Under the direction of the After‑School Program Coordinator, coordinate and assist with program projects and program outreach efforts as instructed per already established program parameters. Coordinate, compile and organize existing program resources and program materials. Provide administrative assistance in the marketing and promotion of programming efforts to include, but not limited to: print media, news media, social media, and multi‑media efforts. Provide administrative assistance in the completion of reports as required by the funding sources and/or the Association. Effectively communicate with parents of school districts as needed to achieve program goals. Effectively maintain existing professional relationships with other agencies, organizations and businesses that promote effective communication and facilitate continued programming efforts.

Professional Improvement and Other Duties as Assigned

5% Participate in required trainings to meet School Age Child Care (SACC) and Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) licensing regulations. In cooperation with Supervisor and/or Executive Director, jointly develop and pursue a professional development plan as a means to increase competencies relative to position accountabilities and to address changes in programming and association priorities. Collaborate in activities that are in general support of Cornell Cooperative Extension including but not limited to attendance at staff meetings, timely reporting of expenses, working with other staff, general marketing of Extension programs and other duties as assigned.

Health and Safety

Applied to all duties and functions. Support the association to maintain a safe working environment. Be familiar and strive to follow any applicable federal, state, local regulations, association health and safety policy/procedure/requirement and standard. Act proactively to prevent accidents/injuries and communicate hazards to supervisors when identified.

Job Title and Contact

Job Title: Association Tmp Program
Level: No Grade - Hourly Pay Rate Type: Hourly
Company: Cornell Cooperative Extension
Contact Name: Jerilynn Cross

About Cornell Cooperative Extension

Cornell Cooperative Extension is a collaboration among Cornell University, the United States Department of Agriculture, the State of New York, and the residents of New York State. Per NYS Law, county and regional extension service associations are subordinate government agencies. This employment opportunity is with the entities listed and not with Cornell University. Notice to Applicants: Please read the required Notice to Applicants statement. This notice contains important information about applying for a position at Cornell Cooperative Extension as well as some of your rights and responsibilities as an applicant. Cornell Cooperative Extension is a collaboration among Cornell University, the United States Department of Agriculture, the State of New York, and the residents of New York State. As provided in New York State County Law Article 5, Section 224, the independent county and regional extension service associations are locally operated under the direction of Cornell University as agent for the State of New York. County and regional extension service association employees are employed by their association to engage in educational work and are not employees of Cornell University. Look for us on the web at cce.cornell.edu/.