Boys & Girls Club of the Tennessee Valley
Pre-K Youth Development AssociatePosted
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Job Description
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If you love working with Pre-K kids, our South Knox 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 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.
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!
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