FOUNDATION COMMUNITIES JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Teen Youth Program Assistant

DEPT/DIV.: Education REPORTS TO: Learning Center Manager

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt (PT) WORK LOCATION: Trails at Vintage Creek

Position Summary:

The Teen Youth Program Assistant will lead daily activities and engage youth in education-centered after school and summer youth programs, including homework/academic assistance, fitness, reading and enrichment. Teen Youth Program Assistants typically work from 1:30-6:30 pm Monday-Friday.

Essential Job Functions:

• Plan and lead meaningful activities that include but are not limited to arts and crafts, STEM/STEAM, reading, character development, physical fitness, and/or nutrition in a physical and online setting for students at your home site and other sites as needed.
• Proficiency in basic computer skills such as navigating websites, use of email suites (Gmail, Outlook, etc…) and search engines, etc…
• Prior use of, or willingness to learn, online educational tools.
• 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 the diversity of all participants.
• Serve as a positive role model for participants.
• Maintain accurate program documentation.
• Ensure safety and supervision of students.
• Assist Foundation Communities Food Pantries as needed.
• Follow CDC Guidelines to maintain a safe working environment.
• Comply with all required policies, procedures, and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications (experience, education, credentials, language):

• Must be eligible to work in the United States and be able to pass a criminal background check (Fingerprint check required at some sites).
• Must have a high school diploma.
• Must enjoy working with pre-teens/teens 6th – 12th 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 judgements.
• Ability to interact with a range of age groups.
• Available to work at a Learning Center Monday through Friday (1:30pm-6:30pm) on a continual basis and may be reviewed if schedule changes during the Afterschool program taking place during the school year.
• Available during Summer Program hours (10:00am-3:00pm), Monday through Friday with some variations to assist in coverage of food pantries across sites.
• Reliable transportation to travel to other FC sites as necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Course work in Social Services, Education, Child Development & other related field.
• 6 months' experience working with children; preferably providing educational and/or social services to economically disadvantaged families.
• Bi-lingual (Spanish, Arabic or other) preferred.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Occasional lifting, twisting, bending standing and sitting.
• Frequent walking and participation is basic exercise movements.
• Often exposed to various temperatures and conditions including but not limited to sun, wind and rain.
• An occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials may occur.
• 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, raining or wet environments. Inside and outside.
• Ability to arrive to work locations of which there may various ones throughout the day.

Other/Benefits for P/T YPA’s:

• Paid Sick Leave: After 30 hours of work, you earn 1 hour of paid sick leave, up to 68 hours, to use for illness and medical or dental appointments for yourself or dependent family members.
• Weekends and school holidays off (Spring Break, Christmas…).
• Paid holidays after 1 year of employment.
• Retirement Plan: After 12 months of employment and 1000 hours of service (& age 21), you become eligible for our 401(k)-retirement plan. Features a 2% match if you contribute and a 3% safe harbor contribution for all eligible participants. This is like getting a 5% raise!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): This benefit provides you and household members with confidential 24/7 phone support and referral for personal issues, including mental health, stress, legal and family problems. You may also meet with a counselor 3X per year for each presenting issue.
• Service Awards: After 12 months of employment, you will receive a gift to recognize your service. Additional awards are available as your tenure increases.
• Housing: After 6 months of employment, if you work a minimum of 20 hours per week, you may be eligible to reside at a Foundation Communities property and receive a 20% discount off the unit’s market rate at move-in.
• Opportunities for performance-based pay increases.

Compensation:

Hourly rate depending on qualifications and relative experience; starting at $20.08/hourly.

Foundation Communities is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation & gender identity.