Education Specialist - Alcoa Club

Boys-; Alcoa (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Boys & Girls Club of Alcoa is seeking a part-time Education Director to lead tutoring, curriculum development, and youth engagement. This role focuses on delivering high-quality educational activities and ensuring safe, supportive environments for members.

The Education Director collaborates with schools, recruits volunteers, and plans field trips while managing program budgets and guiding instructors to promote healthy development in youth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• At least two years of work experience in a Boys & Girls Club or similar organization planning and supervising activities for youth.
• Knowledge of curriculum design, teaching methods and measuring training impact.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and oversee educational activities and programs.
• Monitor delivery and coordinate with staff for improvements.
• Lead Project Learn and High Yield Learning activities.
• Communicate with parents, staff, and partner agencies about tutoring and learning opportunities.
• Recruit and train volunteers to support tutoring and homework help.
• Plan field trips and coordinate events.
• Ensure safety and health standards for members.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Curriculum Design

Youth Development

Staff Supervision

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our Alcoa Club is in need of a part-time Education Director. If you are interested in \"dipping your toes in as a college student majoring in education\" or someone who enjoys assisting children to enable better educational outcomes you need to apply-NOW!The Education Specialist is responsible for enabling youth to become proficient in basic educational disciplines, applying learning to everyday situations and embracing technology.KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):Program Development and ImplementationPlans, develops, evaluates and oversees implementation of educational activities such as 21st Century, LEAP, Power Hour and other services that prepare youth for successMonitors educational delivery and works with education staff to plan and implement improvementsImplements and oversees Project Learn philosophies and High Yield Learning activities throughout the ClubCommunicates with Club staff, members and partner agencies to ensure understanding of tutoring, homework help, and educational learning opportunitiesEstablishes and maintains educational program goals and settings that ensure the health and safety of membersTutors youth when needed ensuring that all youth have received assistance with homeworkStrategic PlanningEnsures the evaluation of educational programs on a continual basis and ensures programs/activities respond to member needsResource ManagementControls educational program and activity expenditures within approved budgetMonitors educational program areas and provides constructive feedback to staff with regard to program delivery and member guidance and disciplineTrains and guides education instructors to ensure an environment that promotes the physical, intellectual, social and emotional well-being of youth, that incorporates guidance and discipline principles and that insures understanding of designated programsConsults with parents about member issuesImplements and manages all required grants including completing monthly reportsPartnership DevelopmentDevelops a good relationship with the schools and teachers to ensure youth are learning required materialsRecruits volunteers as needed to ensure enough help to assist with tutoring and homework helpADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:Visits schools and meets with teachers regularlyCompletes training as required by licensing agency: 24 hours of training the first year of employment and 18 hours each additional yearOversees special programs and/or events (i.e. Keystone, Youth of the Year and Awards Programs), and/or participates in the implementation of other unit activities as necessaryManages Club in absence of the Club and Program DirectorPlans and coordinates field tripsINDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY:Dependability – proven ability to complete all tasks as assigned in an organized mannerEnsures appropriate responses to all organizational correspondence using brand appropriate language and logosDedication to service – demonstrated regular Attendance/Punctuality and an ability to learn and develop new skillsCommitment and attitude that personifies a positive attitude at all times and the ability to multi-taskProfessionalism in appearance, ensuring that dress is professional and appropriate for function/situation based on organizational dress code policiesSpecific Individual measurable outcomes as determined by supervisorSKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:High School Diploma/ GED RequiredBachelor’s Degree preferredA minimum of two year’s work experience in a Boys & Girls Club or similar organization planning and supervising activities based on the developmental needs of young people, or equivalent experienceKnowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effectsThorough knowledge of youth development theory and the mission of the Boys & Girls ClubsStrong communication skills, both oral and writtenProficiency of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Ability to supervise and motivate staffAbility to deal effectively with members including discipline problemsDemonstrated ability in working with young people, parents and community leadersMandatory CPR and First Aid CertificationsPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:Must be able to lift 40 poundsMust be able to remain alert and energetic for 8 hours or moreMust be able to move quickly to keep up with youth