Program Instructor - Kindergarten Enrichment

Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta; Newnan (GA); Hybrid; USD 12,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta in Newnan, GA is seeking a dedicated youth program staff member to plan, promote, and implement engaging activities for Kindergarten through 1st grade students (5y-7y). You will help prepare youth for success and create safe, inclusive learning environments that support development.

You will lead program delivery, orient new members, supervise volunteers, and collaborate with staff to ensure consistent quality.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Three years of experience working with youth or equivalent training.
• Experience teaching youth and creating engaging learning experiences.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.
• Ability to deal with the general public.
• Ability to plan and implement quality learning programs for youth.
• Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.
• Utilizes resources for free and donated supplies and encourages donations from community contacts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare youth for success.
• Create an environment that facilitates Youth Development Outcomes.
• Promote and stimulate daily learning center program participation.
• Orient new members to learning center program, events, and rules.
• Provide guidance and role modeling to members.
• Implement, monitor and evaluate programs, services and activities for members.
• Develop weekly and monthly program plans.
• Monitor and evaluate programs for safety and quality.
• Recognize members for participation and achievement.
• Maintain attendance records.
• Supervise volunteers and program assistants.
• Ensure productive work environment via weekly staff meetings.
• Monitor supply needs and orders within budget.
• Keep the supply room neat and orderly.
• Ensure learning area is attractive and current.
• Recommend repairs to facility or equipment.
• Participate as part of a team to run quality programs.
• Participate in training opportunities to expand knowledge.

Skills

Youth development

Communication

Behavior management

Public interaction

Program planning

Safety supervision

Team supervision

Resourcefulness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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Newnan, GA, US

Salary Range: $15.00 To $15.00 Hourly

Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta is offering an exciting opportunity for the right person to join our dynamic, forward-thinking team. We rely on the dedication of caring employees to provide a safe, nurturing environment for kids to learn and grow. We take pride in our highly skilled, diverse and committed workforce. Our staff are educators, coaches, artists, mentors, community leaders and ambassadors. Are you ready to join a team of passionate individuals who are working to make a difference in the lives of our kids?

JOB SUMMARY

Plans, organizes, promotes, & implements a diversified program in two or more of BGCMA’s core program areas with a focus for KIndergarten thru First-grade students (5y-7y old).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare youth for success
• Creates an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes.
• Promotes and stimulates daily learning center program participation as well as participation in designated national and special event programs.
• Orients new members to learning center program, special events, and opportunities as well as club safety, program and disciplinary rules.
• Provides guidance and role modeling to members.
• Program
• Implements, monitors and evaluates programs, services and activities for members.
• Develops and posts weekly and monthly program plans.
• Monitors and evaluates programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members and quality in programs.
• Recognizes club members for program participation and achievement.
• Maintains records to track attendance and participation.
• Supervision
• Maintains order and discipline of club members.
• Supervises and trains volunteers and program assistants.
• Ensures a productive work environment by participating in weekly club staff meetings.
• Supplies
• Monitors supply needs and orders required supplies through approved vendors and within budget.
• Keeps supply room neat and orderly.
• Facility
• Insures program area is attractive, neat and clean and bulletin boards and notices are current.
• Makes and/or recommends needed repairs to facility and/or equipment.
• Other Responsibilities
• Participates as part of a team to run quality programs by helping out where needed or directed, which may include driving the club van.
• Participates in training/educational opportunities to expand knowledge and skills.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• High School diploma or GED.
• Combined experience and/or formal training equivalent to a minimum of three years where:
• There is experience working with youth and knowledge of youth development.
• Formal training, and/or experience teaching youth while creating engaging learning experiences.
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills.
• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.
• Ability to deal with the general public.
• Ability to plan and implement quality learning programs for youth.
• Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.
• Utilizes resources for free and donated supplies and encourages donations from community contacts.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

Daily contact with club staff, club members, outside organizations and individuals to plan, coordinate and deliver programs. The job requires the ability to stand for extended periods, kneel, reach, bend, and lift objects weighing in excess of 25lbs. Outdoor work and moderate physically demanding activities may be required on occasion. Travel to special events and field trips required. Must be able to work daily afternoon/evening hours. Occasional weekend work required to accomplish objectives.