Pre-K Youth Development Associate - Dogwood Elementary School

Job Details: Job Location: Dogwood

• Knoxville, TN, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Nonprofit
• Social Services, If you love working with Pre-K kids, our Christenberry Club location needs a youth development associate! Summary:* The Pre-K Staff Youth Development Associate implements exciting activities and lessons to Pre-K club members to promote afterschool learning opportunities in a fun and safe environment. Primary Responsibilities: Assist with teaching the fundamental concepts Pre-K club members need to know for kindergarten, such as identifying numbers and letters, socializing well with others, and working effectively in a classroom structure. Help provide them with the necessary tools in social/emotional, physical, cognitive, and language skills to better prepare them for Kindergarten Create opportunities for hands-on methods of learning, such as artistic expression, free play, and storytelling Assist with lesson planning that addresses early childhood education requirements Instill a sense of respect and discipline, so that club members work effectively in a classroom setting Ensure activity rooms is clean, safe, and well-organized Communicate with parents and teachers to ensure that each club member is progressing according to their needs Additional Responsibilities: Maintain cleanliness and organization of the Club per state organization and center standards. Provide meals to youth per United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) standards. Provide mild disciplinary action to youth. Attend Club programs, activities, field trips, and other special events. Help oversee volunteers serving within the club Availability: This position is in need of part-time availability of Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Qualifications

SKILLS & ABILITIES: Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook) Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent conflict resolution skills. Ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations. Ability to effectively collaborate, staff, directors, youth, and the community. Ability to meet the needs of youth of all ages and backgrounds and to modify lesson plans to meet individual needs.

Efficiently use standard office equipment such as printers, fax machines, and phones Ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds. Ability to remain active and energetic for 6+ hours.

REQUIREMENTS

21+ years of age High school diploma or GED required 3+ years of experience with youth preferred Must pass local, state, and national criminal background checks Must pass initial drug screening and subsequent drug tests CPR Certification (certification offered by Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley post-hire) Passion for children!