Promise Afterschool Specialist

City of South Salt Lake; South Salt Lake (UT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of South Salt Lake is seeking Afterschool Specialists to work directly with youth from diverse backgrounds, providing a safe, responsible, well-supervised afterschool program and serving as a positive adult role model, coach and mentor.

You will deliver developmentally appropriate activities, implement lesson plans across areas such as common core, character development, STEAM, fitness and recreation; supervise groups and address behavior issues; assist with attendance records and

Responsibilities

• Deliver developmentally appropriate activities (academics and enrichment) which address grant objectives and goals for youth participating in the program
• Lead and supervise groups of youth and address behavior issues when they arise
• Assist Assistant Coordinator in reporting requirements

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Afterschool Specialists work directly with youth from diverse backgrounds, to provide a safe, responsible, well-supervised afterschool program while acting as a positive adult role model, coach, and mentor.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Deliver developmentally appropriate activities (academics and enrichment) which address grant objectives and goals for youth participating in the program

• Become familiar with, select prepared, write new, and implement hands-on and project-based lesson plans in the areas of common core, character development, STEAM, fitness, and recreation
• Deliver 1-2 evidence-based, prevention specific, lesson a week
• Lead and supervise groups of youth and address behavior issues when they arise

Assist Assistant Coordinator in reporting requirements

• Collect accurate attendance and activity participation of youth
• Communicate successes, challenges regarding youth to direct supervisors
• Conduct pre- and post- surveys according to grant requirements

Additional responsibilities

• Arrive on time for scheduled shifts and all required staff meetings, trainings, and events
• Serve snacks and dinner, as well as oversee meal times (may need Food Handler's Permit)
• Maintain daily cleanliness of all program areas (office, classrooms, gym, kitchen, etc ...)
• Work at city-sponsored events, typically held 1-2 times per month on a Friday evening or Saturday morning

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