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