Position Information

Posted
Aug 7, 2023

Closes
Sep 7, 2023

Description

Duties:

Youth Leaders are the lead staff for the On the Road Collaborative middle and high school afterschool programs, and work with volunteers, teachers and families to deliver a high-quality program.

• Youth Leaders are responsible for leading youth through structured academic and enrichment programming.
• Manage a class of about 15 middle or high school youth using a strong presence, clear, consistent learning procedures, and relevant and engaging activities throughout the program duration.
• Create a safe, positive learning environment that promotes our core values of focused effort, service, perseverance and courage.
• Motivate youth to grow and succeed; getting to know each youth, providing encouragement and serving as a positive role model.
• Serve as an academic coach; assisting youth with their homework, school assignments and helping them develop goals and organization skills.
• Consistently prepared to implement lesson plans and teambuilding activities that consider the interests and needs of the group.
• Communicate professionally with families, teachers and community members about the program and work with them to strengthen support for youth.
• Direct volunteers and utilize their abilities to help you deliver quality programming.
• Actively participate in all required in-person trainings/meetings, and perform other duties as assigned by site leadership.

Requirements:

Strong candidates for this position will demonstrate the following characteristics:

• Knowledge of, and commitment to, the On the Road Collaborative program and mission.
• Experience engaging, leading and/or teaching youth aged 11-18, individually and in groups.
• Dependability and commitment to regular work attendance.
• Positive attitude and is proactive in addressing challenges.
• Commitment to youth development and achievement.
• Passion for working in a diverse, driven team setting.
• Willingness to learn students’ math, science, language arts, and/or social studies content.
• Proficient using Google Applications.
• Proficiency in Spanish or Arabic a plus.

Additional Information:

The Youth Leader Job Description & Application are available online at: ontheroadcollaborative.com/work-with-us Questions? Email us at work@ontheroadcollaborative.com. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis. After an application is submitted online, we will be in touch within two weeks if we’d like to proceed with an interview. The anticipated start date is early-to-mid September.

How to apply:

https://www.ontheroadcollaborative.com/work-with-us/

Salary
$15/hour

Hours per week
6-12 hours per week (includes planning/meeting times)

Specific hours
Youth Leaders must be available at least 2 afternoons per week (Monday-Thursday) and for bi-weekly Friday afternoon staff trainings during the 2023-2024 school year.

Duration of position
Full year (2023-2024 school year) candidates preferred, fall only candidates acceptable.

Employer Information

Contact
Jen Yoo Gulliver

Phone
540-360-1123

Email
work@ontheroadcollaborative.com

Website
ontheroadcollaborative.com

Address
85 W. Gay Street, Harrisonburg, VA, 22802