4-H Afterschool Program Lead Educator - Calcium Primary School - Calcium, NY

Cornell University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,817,600 - 42,705,600; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Cully Correction: Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Jefferson County seeks an After-School Program Lead Educator to deliver 4-H STEAM programming for K-12 students. This role supports school districts throughout Jefferson County and involves evening/weekend hours as needed.

The position emphasizes curriculum delivery, lesson planning, collaboration with school staff, and program evaluation while ensuring safety and compliance with OCFS licensing requirements.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent; or High School Diploma/GED plus one year transferable program experience.
• Relevant experience for the role.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License.
• Ability to meet all SACC and OCFS licensing requirements (Tuberculosis Test, physical exam, training).
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 4-H STEAM curriculum using established resources.
• Assist in lesson planning and instruction; support academic study portions.
• Collaborate with school personnel to enhance instruction; provide staffing coverage.
• Oversee program staff coverage and coordinate outreach; complete required reports.

Skills

STEAM

Curriculum Delivery

Lesson Planning

Evaluation

Collaboration

Staffing Coverage

Education

Associate degree

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Overview

After‑School Program Lead Educator for Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Jefferson County supporting the 4‑H Afterschool Program, providing comprehensive 4‑H youth development opportunities for K‑12 students. Designated school districts include Beaver River Central, Belleville Henderson Central, Carthage Central, Copenhagen Central, Indian River Central, LaFargeville Central, and Watertown City.

Position Details

• Part‑time position: 25 hours per week.
• Hourly pay rate: $20.50.
• Hours may include evenings and/or weekends.
• Benefits (subject to eligibility): health and dental insurance, retirement plan, vacation, sick and personal leave.

Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Program Delivery, Evaluation and Applied Research – 85%: Use established program resources to deliver 4‑H curriculum in STEAM; teach existing educational programs; assist in lesson planning and innovative instruction; support academic study portions; collaborate with school personnel to enhance instruction; provide staffing coverage for related programs; collaborate with Association staff; implement program evaluation and communicate results.
• Administrative – 5%: Oversee OCFS regulations in the program coordinator’s absence; maintain weekly reporting system.
• Coordination/Operation – 5%: Manage special projects, inventory resources, prepare instructional materials, coordinate outreach, and promote programming through print, news, and social media. Complete required reports for funding agencies.
• Professional Development – 5%: Participate in SACC and OCFS licensing trainings; develop a professional development plan; attend staff meetings and contribute to general marketing of Extension programs.
• Health and Safety: Maintain a safe working environment; comply with federal, state, local, and association safety policies; proactively prevent accidents and report hazards.

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent; or High School Diploma/GED plus one year transferable program experience.
• Relevant experience for the role.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License.
• Ability to meet all School Age Child Care (SACC) and Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) licensing requirements (Tuberculosis Test, physical exam, training).
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with 4‑H youth development subject matter.
• Demonstrated initiative, reliability, and dependability.
• Ability to organize, implement, and teach informal educational programs.
• Effective communication skills—oral, written, and visual.
• Computer proficiency for educational and communication purposes.
• Teamwork and collaborative experience.

Legal & EEO Statement

Cornell Cooperative Extension is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.