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!