About the Role
The Youth Program Assistant will lead daily activities and engage youth in education-centered after school and summer youth programs, including homework assistance, fitness, reading, and enrichment. Responsibilities will be carried out in a predominantly in-person setting with virtual programming if necessary.
Responsibilities
- Plan and lead meaningful activities including arts and crafts, STEM/STEAM, reading, character development, physical fitness, and nutrition in a physical and/or online setting.
- Prepare the learning environment, lessons, and necessary supplies for program activities in an in-person and virtual setting.
- Assist children with homework and academic enrichment activities.
- Maintain a clean and organized classroom as well as common areas.
- Promote an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces diversity.
- Serve as a positive role model for participants.
- Maintain accurate program documentation.
- Ensure safety and supervision of participants.
- Follow CDC Guidelines to maintain a safe working environment.
- Comply with all required policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Assist with distribution of snacks and meals.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must be eligible to work in the United States and pass a criminal background check (Fingerprint check required at some sites).
- Minimum 18 years of age; graduating senior - Must be working toward a high school diploma to be earned at the end of the current school year.
- Must enjoy working with children K-5th grade.
- Flexibility to meet the changing work needs and demands.
- Ability to lead various fitness activities as well supervise/participate in sports.
- Ability to organize activities and make sound judgments.
- Ability to interact with a range of age groups.
- Available to work at a Learning Center Monday through Friday preferably 2:30-6:15. Start time may be flexible due to high school schedule.
- Occasional lifting, twisting, bending standing and sitting.
- Frequent walking and participation in basic exercise movements.
- Exposure to various weather conditions including sun, wind and rain.
- Potential occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials.
- May be asked to clean up bodily fluids with appropriate training and personal protective equipment provided.
- Ability to work in all types of climate atmospheres, such as hot, rainy or wet environments, inside and outside.
Skills
- Basic computer skills (navigating websites, email suites, search engines).
- Proficiency in or willingness to learn online educational tools (Google Classrooms, Zoom, ClassDojo).
- Bilingual (Spanish, Arabic or other) preferred.
Location
- Austin, Texas
Work Type
- In-person
- Virtual programming
- Part-time
Experience Level
- Entry-level
Education Level
- High school diploma (in progress)
Salary/Compensations
- $19.12 per hour
Benefits
- Paid Sick Leave (1 hour per 30 hours worked, up to 68 hours).
- Weekends off.
- Some school holidays off with opportunities to work during breaks (Spring Break, Christmas).
- Paid holidays after 1 year of employment.
- Retirement Plan (401(k) with 2% match and 3% safe harbor contribution after 12 months and 1000 hours of service, age 21).
- Paid trainings and professional development opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support.
- Service Awards.
- Housing discount (20% off market rate after 6 months employment and minimum 20 hours/week).
- Opportunities for performance-based pay increases.
About the Company
- Foundation Communities is an equal opportunity employer.
Equal Opportunity
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation & gender identity.
