What are the responsibilities and job description for the Enrichment Specialist - A.M. Weight Training, El Diamante position at ProYouth Expanded Learning?
Job Title:
XL Enrichment Specialist
Classification:
Classified
Reports to:
Site Director
Eligible for Benefits:
No
Status:
Part-Time; Non-Exempt
Rate of Pay:
$ 25.00 per hour
Updated:
10/15/24
Position Summary
The XL Enrichment Specialist is responsible for creating, promoting, and leading classes weekly to high school aged youth, in subjects as decided by the Site Director and program team. Programming must be intentional, follow ProYouth curriculum guidelines, and be based on youth development principles.
Primary Role and Responsibilities
- Create and develop enrichment programs and curriculums that support and supplement school efforts
- Promote the growth and development of enrichment programs
- Support student mastery of new skills through project-based learning
- Promote and maintain a culture of safety and well-being with students
- Ensure that activities are age-appropriate, engaging and exciting to students
- Establish clear, consistent expectations for behavior and positive discipline
- Ensure that every student feels known, accepted, valued and respected
- Build and maintain a high level of trust through effective communication methods
- Participation in professional development, staff meetings, site training and professional learning communities
Site Support:
- Maintain awareness of program goals and processes
- Support Site Director to meet, or exceed, attendance levels for the class
Expectations and Accountability:
- Comply with ProYouth Employee Handbook and other Policies and Procedures
- Address issues, concerns, and challenges to immediate supervisor
- Support and demonstrate commitment to the ProYouth vision and goals
- Establish clear, consistent expectations for behavior and positive discipline
- Support Site Director in setting and achieving meaningful goals
- Comply with ProYouth Employee Handbook and other Policies and Procedures
- Build positive and professional relationships with coworkers, supervisors, ProYouth executive and administrative staff, site principal, teachers and parents
- Complete responsibilities accurately and on time
- Perform related duties as assigned, within your scope of practice and training
Core Competencies
- Dedicated to serving the children in our community
- Solution-based focus
- Strong training skills
- Excellent organizational skills and detail oriented with a strong sense of urgency.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students, co-workers, school staff and parents.
- Possess the personal characteristics generally recognized as essential for good employees including integrity, initiative, emotional maturity, dependability, courtesy, good judgment and ability to work cooperatively with others.
- Flexible and adaptable to change
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree is preferred,
- Will accept:
- High School diploma and 48 college units or
- High School diploma and NCLB test certificate of passing grade or
- High School diploma and AA/AS or higher
- One to two years of experience in a specialized skill
- A minimum of two years’ experience working with high school aged youth is desirable
General Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
- Must pass a DOJ/FBI background check.
- Must receive TB clearance.
- Must pass pre-employment drug screening.
- Must have reliable means of transportation which may include alternative means of transportation such as public transit, ride sharing, and or biking.
Physical Demands
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, perform grasping and handling motions, and torso rotations on a continuous basis to engage and guide children’s classroom and playground activities.
- Able to lift and carry 20 pounds of materials
- Able to reach in all directions.
- Adequate sight or corrected vision for the purpose of reading directions and printed or written materials.
- Able to hear and speak to communicate with coworkers, students, and the public.
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate instructional equipment.
- Work in a classroom and outdoor environment, sometimes in adverse weather conditions
Changes: This job description will be updated if duties and responsibilities change significantly. Job functions are subject to modification based on business necessity.
ADA/FEHA: The Organization will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act.
EEO: The Organization is an equal employment opportunity employer.
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