Youth Learning Center Instructor & Mentor

Boys & Girls Clubs Of Metro Atl; College Park (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta is seeking a Learning Center Instructor in College Park, GA to plan, promote, and implement a diversified learning center program for youth. The role emphasizes creating an engaging environment and supporting youth development through daily activities and events.

Responsibilities include developing weekly plans, monitoring safety and program quality, guiding members, managing supplies, and collaborating with staff to drive successful outcomes for young people

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Combined experience and/or formal training equivalent to minimum of three years where: 1. experience in working with youth and knowledge of youth development gained and, 2. formal training, knowledge and/or experience teaching youth and/or creating interesting, engaging learning experiences.
• Knowledge of youth development.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes.
• Promote and stimulate 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, and disciplinary rules.
• Provides guidance and role modeling to members.
• Implements, administers, 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.
• Maintains order and discipline of club members.
• Ensures a productive work environment by participating in weekly club staff meetings
• Monitors supply needs and orders required supplies through approved vendors and within budget.
• Keeps supply room neat and orderly.
• 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.
• 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.
• Internal: Maintains close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/ instructions.

Skills

Youth development

Communication

Behavior management

Public interaction

Motivation

Education

High School diploma or GED

3 years youth-related experience

Job description

Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta is seeking a Learning Center Instructor in College Park, GA to plan, promote, and implement a diversified learning center program for youth. The role emphasizes creating an engaging environment and supporting youth development through daily activities and events.

Responsibilities include developing weekly plans, monitoring safety and program quality, guiding members, managing supplies, and collaborating with staff to drive successful outcomes for young people