Aquí Jugamos Youth Program Instructor

Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP)
Aquí Jugamos Youth Program Instructor
Position Description

Latin Americans United for Progress is a nonprofit organization in Holland Michigan serving the Latino community. LAUP’s Mission is to empower Latinos to participate in creating a better community for all through advocacy, education, and celebration. LAUP has been a pillar in the Latino community since its inception in
1964. LAUP has a renewed focus to inspire, equip, and empower the Latino community for the future.

As a team we believe in having a work environment that is focused on meeting the needs of our community as it aligns with our mission. We value our team members and their families. As an organization we provide a flexible work schedule and our team members can bring their children to work on occasion. As an organization we strive to provide a work environment where our team feels welcome to bring their whole self to work.

Reports to: Director of Youth Programs & Advancement

Status: Part-Time Contracted

Training: Onboarding orientation & info night (August/September 2024)

Position Start & End Date: September 9th, 2024 - May 28th, 2025

Position Summary:

The purpose of the Aquí Jugamos Youth Program Instructor position is to have a passionate and collaborative leader who will lead our instructional, behavioral and administrative tasks to help excel LAUP’s mission and vision forward. Aquí Jugamos is an unstructured play program that meets once a week weekly at Holland West Elementary school, helping foster and encourage peer-to-peer bonding, cultural enrichment, physical and mental health, and problem-solving skills while giving kids time away from technology, reducing child screen time. This person will have the privilege of building strong relationships with Holland Public Schools (HPS) elementary students and HPS staff. The ideal person is energetic, organized, playful, adaptable, resilient, and a positive role model. This individual must also be comfortable working with students from an array of behavioral issues.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Aquí Jugamos Youth Program Instructor leads and supports LAUP Youth Development Programs and will report to the Director of Youth Programs & Advancement but will be overseen by LAUP's Case Manager. The position will require the instructor to supervise and manage a group of 1st-5th grade students at Holland West Elementary in unstructured play through board games, nap time, outdoor playground, group activities, coloring, and anything else the instructor sees fit or engaging. The instructor will also be supported by a program volunteer as additional program support.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Instructor commits to work a minimum of (2) hours per week and up to (5) hours as needed for late parent pick-ups, or administrative/email tasks when incident reports and suspension letters need to be issued to LAUP's Case Manager.
● Instructor will lead with their own style and create an engaging and positive environment in which students are actively engaged in the unstructured play process
● Instructor will have students abide and follow the play program rules provided by LAUP's Case Manager
● Instructor will be punctual for all scheduled sessions. It is your responsibility to notify the Case Manager if unable to attend the classroom session due to sickness or for any reason at least 24 hours in advance or as soon as possible.
● Instructor will report to LAUP's Office Manager when program snacks or supplies are low
● Instructor is expected to honor students and families with respect, honesty, dignity, and fairness

Requirements
● High School Diploma or GED equivalent
● Fluent in English (Required); Bilingual Spanish/English (Preferred)
● Reliable transportation

Financial Summary and Agreement

Job Description: Aquí Jugamos Youth Program Instructor
Classification: Part Time Contracted (2-5 hours per week)

Reports to: Director of Youth Programs & Advancement and Supervised/Overseen by Case Manager
Salary: ($20/hr)
Schedule: At the moment, schedule is weekly on Wednesdays from 2:30-4:30pm
Review Process - 90 day review, 6 month review and annual review. Continued biweekly check-ins with Case Manager and monthly check-ins with Director of Youth.

Note:
● LAUP is an at-will employer.
● This agreement is not a contract.
● All employees serve for the sole benefit of LAUP.

Latin Americans United for Progress will provide equal employment opportunity and not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, religion, height, weight, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. When an applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to compete for a job, they may request it orally or in writing. If you have further questions, please contact the LAUP office at 616-888-7225.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 2 – 5 per week

Grade school specialties:

• 1st grade
• 2nd grade
• 3rd grade
• 4th grade
• 5th grade

Schedule:

• After school
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Office
• Public school

Ability to Relocate:

• Holland, MI 49423: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20