Early Start Program Associate
The Early Start (ES) Program Associate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the day-to-day operations of the after school and summer program for Jubilee Housing youth in grades K-4. The ES Program Associate will report to the Early Start/Activity Zone Program Manager.
This position is permanent, full-time employment. Work hours are Mon. Thurs., 11:30 am -7:30 pm and 9:00-5:00 pm on Fridays. Afterschool program hours during the school year are 3:30 - 7:00 pm, Mon. Thurs. During our six-week summer camp program, the program hours are 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Work Hours are from 8:30 am- 3:30 pm.
Specific Duties
- Assist and support in the implementation of out of school time and summer programming for youth in grades K through 4th grade
- Lead daily activities, including but not limited to tutoring, socioemotional learning, and additional enrichment activities
- Lead groups of youth in a safe, professional, and respectful manner
- Nurture a safe, respectful, challenging and inclusive environment
- Assist with outreach and communications for participant recruitment and retention
- Assist with administering and collecting student and parent surveys
- Update and maintain database input of all participants and program activities
- Establish and maintain communication with members of the staff about student needs and aspects of the program
- Maintain regular, professional communication with parents and guardians regarding attendance, student progress, behavior, program updates, and upcoming events.
- Provide support to volunteer tutors and mentors
- Support children's emotional, academic, and social development, and maintain awareness of individual needs
- Support the Early Start/Activity Zone Program Manager with the implementation and tracking of individualized plans for each participant
- Support new program initiatives impacting Jubilee Housing, Platform of Hope, and additional partner organizations at the direction of the Director of Youth Services and the Vice President of Programs
- Participate in the implementation of other program areas within Youth Services, including family programming and volunteer recruitment, training and support
- Create a plan and coordinate transition efforts for participants moving within programs at Jubilee Youth Services
- Other duties as assigned by the Early Start/Activity Zone Program Manager and Director of Youth Services
- Develop and implement engaging lesson plans aligned with program goals in literacy, STEM, arts, SEL, recreation, and enrichment.
- Implement positive behavior management strategies and maintain consistent classroom expectations.
Desired Qualifications
- A commitment to supporting the academic performance and resourcefulness of youth from low-income families/background
- BS/BA in child/youth development, education, social work or other related field
- A commitment to professional development within and outside of Jubilee Housing related to current trends and youth development
- Must utilize developmentally appropriate classroom management skills and strategies for K-4th graders
- At least two years of experience working with black and Latinx youth of low-income households, preferably elementary-aged children
- Demonstrable experience working as part of a team
- Willingness to work weekday late morning and evening hours for afterschool program (11 am 7 pm) and during summer camp that typically operates for 6 weeks during the month of July through mid-August from (8:30 am 3:30 pm)
The following attributes will be valuable to this role:
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to act quickly, calmly, and thoughtfully in a crisis situation
- Sound judgment
- Spanish fluency a plus, but not required
- Knowledgeable about the daily realities facing low-income families/individual
- Respect for all spiritual traditions
Benefits include health, vision, and dental insurance, STD, LTD, and Life insurances, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, transportation stipend and a 403b matched contribution retirement plan.
Jubilee Housing is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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