Middle School Lead Mentor/Program Staff

Middle School Lead Mentor/Program Staff

Overview:

It’s not a job. It’s a calling! At the heart of our Boys and Girls Club are youth development professionals, who impart positive values that children take with them into their communities and their futures. As we continue to grow, we're looking for dedicated and compassionate individuals who have a passion to mentor and guide our members to become productive, caring, responsible citizens. Get paid to do something meaningful and have fun at the same time!

Our Mission and I CARE Values:

To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

Self-Determination: We believe that every child is capable of greatness and has liberty to make choices that can lead to a better life. Our role is not to prescribe a path for young people, but to inspire and enable them to uncover their own unique strengths, gifts, and abilities.

Optimism:Serving young people is itself a hopeful act. We believe the best is possible for our youth, which inspires us to maintain a strong work ethic, actively engage in solving problems, and remain flexible during difficult periods.

Accountability: We do what we say and hold each other to the highest standards; we are impeccable stewards of all our resources.

Respect: We honor diversity and inclusion, treat others with respect, and express gratitude; we embrace alternative ways of thinking.

Excellence: We excel in service delivery, rigorously measure impact, and work to continuously improve ourselves and our organization; we are innovative.

Job Summary:

Foster positive identity; education, social, emotional and cultural competencies, health and life skills and a moral compass. Plan, implement, supervise, mentor and evaluate kids activities provided in specific Boys and Girls Club program areas, such as Education, Arts, Sports Fitness & Recreation, Character & Leadership, Specialized Initiatives. Commitment, enthusiasm, and dedication to the Club and Mission.

Responsibilities:

Prepare Children for Success

· Practice and Implement the Mission Statement and our Core Value

· Design and deliver high-yield programs that engage Middle School programs and speak to their interests. Create thoughtful lesson plans that align with programmatic goals according to organizational timelines and ensure fidelity to those plans

· Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Early Childhood Development Outcomes – What Kids Need to Succeed.

· Supervise members in the program areas; ensure safety of members, positive values, positive and ethical behavior by providing quality programming and maintain appearance of the Club at all times.

· Promote and stimulate program participation and offer recognition for positive behavior.

· Provides guidance and serves as a positive role model at all Club, local and national events.

· Deal effectively with members concerning behavior and discipline issues.

· Provide feedback for continuous program quality improvement.

· Focus on maintaining a safe, positive, controlled atmosphere for all youth.

· Exhibit a warm, concerned, mature attitude toward youth that uses a positive approach in dealing with individuals as well as group settings.

· Attend and participate in all staff meetings.

· Attend professional training events as scheduled.

· May participate in special programs and/or events.

Qualifications:

· High School Diploma/GED

· Demonstrated ability to relate with children, parents and community leaders

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated capacity to be a mature team player

· Ability to be flexible, adaptable and mobile when supervising groups of kids

· CPR and First Aid Certification

· Ability to work with a team of staff and hold your fellow staff members accountable

· Implement quality programs for Elementary aged children

· Culturally sensitive and mission-driven in all interactions. Valuing diversity is a must

· Must pass criminal background checks and drug screen

· Minimum of 6 months experience working directly with school-aged youth and knowledge of youth development is required

Benefits:

Living Wage Certified Employer

401a

Flexible schedule

*Free childcare (must be at least 6 years old)

Opportunities for advancement

Paid on-the-job training

Paid time off

Starting $17.92/hour – Part-time

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

Physical requirements include some physical exertion such as lifting, stretching and bending in Club setting and can include sitting and standing for long periods. Will include walking/guiding/escorting kids to and from areas and field trips. Will require interaction with youth 12-18 years old and can be noisy at times.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $17.92 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 20 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• mentoring Middle Schoolers: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person