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Margaret Donnelly O'Connor Education and Wellness Center Seeks Youth Coordinator (Full-Time)

Margaret Donnelly O’Connor Education and Wellness Center Seeks Youth Coordinator (Full-Time)

  • Job Title: Youth Coordinator(Senior Group Leader) (Full-Time)
  • Reports to: Director of Education & Wellness Programs
  • Salary Range: $18-$20 per hour
  • Hours: 10:00AM-6:00PM (Sept-June) 8:00am-5:30pm (June-August) occasional nights & weekends

Mission Statement

Vision:

  • We hope for a world where every child is POWER-FULL

Mission:

  • Hope for tomorrow’s global leaders starts with empowering them today. Our mission is to implement an out-of-school time program, guided by the positive youth development framework and trauma-informed principles. We are committed to providing a safe, affirming environment and opportunities for youth to unleash their power by, taking ownership of their academic success, fearlessly imagining, discovering their passions, advocating for themselves and others, and practicing critical 21st century competencies.

General Job Responsibilities

Afterschool Homework Club

  • Assist with the daily operation after-school program for kindergarten-8th grade children from 2:15 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., including distributing healthy snacks, facilitating check-ins and dismissals, and leading recreational or mental wellness activities.
  • Facilitate post-homework academic enrichment based on academic needs and teacher feedback.
  • Track enrollment, attendance, and academic progress in database.
  • Facilitate routine communication with parents, including tutoring updates.
  • Provide individual and/or small group tutoring and facilitate 3 clubs throughout the year.
  • Higher Education Preparation-Facilitate career exploration, workshops, tutoring for high school students pursuing higher education or work as needed.
  • Participate in 12 or more hours of professional development annually.

Summer Program

  • Assist with the daily operation a full-time summer program for 1st-6th graders as a lead Camp Counselor, including distributing healthy snacks, facilitating check-ins and dismissals, and leading recreational or mental wellness activities and chaperone duties on field trips.
  • Assist with developmentally appropriate lessons plans to include literacy, STEAM, and physical education, and nutrition.
  • Lead one specialized activity for the summer that will expand students’ knowledge, encourage teamwork, and develop positive social-emotional skills.

Health & Safety

  • Strictly adhere to all health and safety guidelines to ensure the general welfare of our students and compliance with NJ Office of Childcare Licensing.
  • Strictly adhere to outlined cleaning and sanitation guidelines for tables, floors, sinks, etc.

Community Services

  • Act as a project member/support personnel for all Ethel Lawrence Homes Community Events
  • Assist Director with funding initiatives, including writing donation letters, and pursuing in-kind donations.
  • Create flyers, contribute articles and/or information to community newsletter as needed.

Administrative Work

  • Inventory Control-utilize computer spreadsheets to manage inventory control for games and recreational equipment

Special Projects

  • Special Projects may be assigned based on organizational need.

Required Qualifications

  • HS Diploma or equivalent
  • Must be passionate about working with children.
  • Dependability: ability to perform all tasks identified in this job description.
  • 1 or more years of experience working in a school or afterschool program setting.
  • Knowledge of positive youth development theory and practices.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with multiple audiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in education or social work; or equivalent experience.
  • Experience working with individuals experiencing trauma and/or lived experiences of poverty.
  • Experience in tutoring; specifically, math and reading.
  • Experience with coaching children and young adults.

How to Apply

YMCA of the Pines Seek Site Supervisors (Part-Time)

YMCA of the Pines School’s Out Program is based on a program developed by the YMCA, the nation’s largest provider of child care. YMCA of the Pines School’s Out Program provides a safe and fun environment led by active, adult role models who promote positive youth development. Serving children and youth from kindergarten through sixth grade in the child’s own school, the programs provide families with quality, consistent care before and after school hours.

 

Site Supervisor Positions: The School’s Out Supervisor position is responsible for the planning, implementing and leading of programs and experiences for children in small group settings. This position also is responsible for the general safety, development, growth and skill achievement of the children in his/her group. The site supervisor is also responsible for the timely completion of all related paperwork and the supervision of site counselors, including delegation of responsibilities and ensuring that all licensing guidelines are followed by all staff. School’s Out Site Supervisors are generally expected to work from 6:50 AM – 8:10 or 8:45 AM and 2:30 or 3:00 – approx.. 6:00 PM, from September 6– June 17-23. Positions are available 5 days a week and preference is given to candidates who are available for all shifts. Attendance is required at twenty + hours of paid training, including 12+ in late August and 4 evening staff meetings during the year. Site supervisors are employed by the program as a whole and are not guaranteed a position at a specific school.

 

YMCA of the Pines Seek Counselors (Part-Time)

YMCA of the Pines School’s Out Program is based on a program developed by the YMCA, the nation’s largest provider of child care. YMCA of the Pines School’s Out Program provides a safe and fun environment led by active, adult role models who promote positive youth development. Serving children and youth from kindergarten through sixth grade in the child’s own school, the programs provide families with quality, consistent care before and after school hours.

 

Counselor Positions: The School’s Out Counselor is responsible for supporting the planning and implementation of activities, programs, and experiences for children at the designated program site. The School’s Out Counselor is also responsible for the general safety, development, growth and skill achievement of the children in his/her group. Counselor positions are both before and after school, from September 6 – June 17-23. Positions are available 5 days a week and preference is given to candidates who can work multiple shifts in a week. Attendance is required at twelve + hours of paid training in late August and 4 evening staff meetings during the year. Counselors are employed by the program as a whole and are not guaranteed a position at a specific school.