Regal Teen Center is in need of a part-time Education Specialist. If you are interested in "dipping your toes in as a college student majoring in education" or someone who enjoys assisting children to enable better educational outcomes you need to apply-NOW!

The Education Specialist is responsible for enabling youth to become proficient in basic educational disciplines, applying learning to everyday situations and embracing technology.

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):

Program Development and Implementation

• Plans, develops, evaluates and oversees implementation of educational activities such as 21st Century, LEAP, Power Hour and other services that prepare youth for success
• Monitors educational delivery and works with education staff to plan and implement improvements
• Implements and oversees Project Learn philosophies and High Yield Learning activities throughout the Club
• Communicates with Club staff, members and partner agencies to ensure understanding of tutoring, homework help, and educational learning opportunities

• Establishes and maintains educational program goals and settings that ensure the health and safety of members
• Tutors youth when needed ensuring that all youth have received assistance with homework

Strategic Planning

• Ensures the evaluation of educational programs on a continual basis and ensures programs/activities respond to member needs

Resource Management

• Controls educational program and activity expenditures within approved budget
• Monitors educational program areas and provides constructive feedback to staff with regard to program delivery and member guidance and discipline
• Trains and guides education instructors to ensure an environment that promotes the physical, intellectual, social and emotional well-being of youth, that incorporates guidance and discipline principles and that insures understanding of designated programs
• Consults with parents about member issues
• Implements and manages all required grants including completing monthly reports

Partnership Development

• Develops a good relationship with the schools and teachers to ensure youth are learning required materials
• Recruits volunteers as needed to ensure enough help to assist with tutoring and homework help

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Visits schools and meets with teachers regularly
• Completes training as required by licensing agency: 24 hours of training the first year of employment and 18 hours each additional year
• Oversees special programs and/or events (i.e. Keystone, Youth of the Year and Awards Programs), and/or participates in the implementation of other unit activities as necessary
• Manages Club in absence of the Club and Program Director
• Plans and coordinates field trips

INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY:

• Dependability – proven ability to complete all tasks as assigned in an organized manner
• Ensures appropriate responses to all organizational correspondence using brand appropriate language and logos
• Dedication to service – demonstrated regular Attendance/Punctuality and an ability to learn and develop new skills
• Commitment and attitude that personifies a positive attitude at all times and the ability to multi-task
• Professionalism in appearance, ensuring that dress is professional and appropriate for function/situation based on organizational dress code policies
• Specific Individual measurable outcomes as determined by supervisor