Youth Afterschool Program Leader

Wisconsin History; Madison (WI); Presencial; USD 23.000 - 26.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking an Elementary Program Leader for its afterschool program in Madison. The role involves supervising children aged 6–11, delivering a range of activities, and providing tutoring and homework help.

Strong emphasis on safety, positive behavior support, and building relationships with families and staff. Ideal candidates will have experience with diverse youth, a high school diploma, and a valid driver’s license, with the ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

Formación

• Experience working with school-age children from diverse backgrounds.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and pass a criminal background check.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise children ages 6–11 in the afterschool program.
• Plan, facilitate and support a variety of activities (arts, cooking, science, sports).
• Provide tutoring and homework assistance.
• Build positive relationships with children and families and collaborate with staff.
• Implement positive behavior support strategies and manage space and supplies.
• Communicate with parents/caregivers and report on participation.
• Direct and support volunteers and program partners.

Conocimientos

School-age children experience

Confidentiality

Driver's license

Physical ability

Lesson supervision

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Descripción del empleo

Job No: 512025

Division/Organization: Community Partners

Department: Bayview Foundation

Job Type: Local Work Study Student Jobs

Remote Eligibility: Not Remote

Location: Madison, WI

Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $17.00-$19.00

Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Nonprofit/Community-Based Organization, Honoring Context and Culture

Department Overview

Bayview Foundation is a nonprofit organization that provides affordable housing and supportive

services to residents living in Madison’s historic Triangle Neighborhood.

In the middle of the neighborhood, Bayview operates a comprehensive community center that offers culturally

relevant and responsive educational, social, recreational, and cultural programs and services to

area residents in need. Programs and services aim to support residents in achieving their

aspirations and helping families to thrive.

After years of in-depth planning with residents and community leaders, Bayview is in its final year of a phased, three year plan to rebuild the 6.4 acre property. By early 2025, the new Bayview will feature 130 apartment and townhouse units, providing affordable, dignified housing for up to 500 residents. The campus also features a stunning new neighborhood center that serves the entire neighborhood with programming in the following areas: food access; youth development and education; adult education and skill advancement; social work and resource navigation; senior meals and wellness; art and cultural programs.

You can find more information about Bayview and the redevelopment project on our website:

https://www.bayviewfoundation.org/in-the-news.

Anticipated Start Date

1/12/2025

Remote Work Eligibility Detail

Not Remote

Anticipated Hours Per Week

Minimum: 20 Maximum:20

Schedule

The Elementary Program Leader is a 20 hours/week position. The schedule for this position is 12:45pm-4:15 pm on Mondays, and 2:15 pm-6:15 pm Tuesday-Thursday, and 1:00 pm-5:15 pm on Fridays. Pay rate starts at $17 per hr.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum

Minimum: $17.00 Maximum:$19.00

Number of Positions

2

Qualifications

• Computer Skills/Software: Extremely proficient Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, & PowerPoint; Google applications like Gmail, Docs, Sheets, & Calendar
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when working with program participants and information
• Possession of valid driver’s license
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Past professional experience working with school age children from diverse backgrounds
• Skilled in supervising and facilitating lessons with children of various ages
• Ability to cultivate and maintain positive relationships with children, families, and other staff
• Ability to provide children with behavioral guidance and conflict resolution skills
• First Aid/CPR certified or willing to learn
• Understanding and appreciation of ethnically and culturally diverse populations
• Maturity, positivity, and creativity
• Bilingual in Hmong and/or Spanish is a plus
• Flexibility to work some extended hours
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or GED, and pass a criminal background check prior to hiring

Position Summary/Job Duties

• Supervise children ages 6-11 enrolled in the afterschool program
• Plan, facilitate and/or support a variety of activities, including arts, cooking, science, and sports
• Provide tutoring and homework assistance
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with all children
• Implement positive behavior support strategies
• Organize, clean, and set up space and supplies
• Collaborate and communicate with program staff
• Assist with meal and snack preparation and serving
• Communicate with parents/caregivers and report on program activities and children’s participation
• Direct and support volunteers and program partners

Physical Demands

Ability to lift up to 30 pounds

Institutional Statements

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

Advertised: September 01, 2026 09:00 AM Central Daylight Time

Applications close: May 15, 2027 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time