Teen After School Programs Assistant

Description:

• Assists students aged 10 – 14 with homework
• Works with the Teen Instructor & Research Specialist to coordinate additional afterschool activities
• Assists with daily set-up and clean-up of teen afterschool program, including but not limited to, lifting/moving tables, chairs and boxes
• Maintains orderly appearance of materials in the teen area, assisting with shelf-reading and collection maintenance
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with middle school students, their parents, school staff and other involved community members
• Assists with maintaining discipline, safety and control of site
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance
• Adheres to all policies and procedures
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements:

Education, Experience & Skills

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Some college experience preferred
• People skills – ability to work effectively with teens and enjoy it
• Demonstrated desire to work with youth and teens
• Demonstrated ability to establish a rapport with the teen population
• Knowledge of appropriate teen activities and materials
• Computer proficiency – ability to use programs/processes such as the Internet, social networking and gaming
• Knowledge of community and current events
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing
• Current valid driver’s license

Physical Requirements

• Job allows for some variance in work routine and considerable amounts of standing, walking, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling and sitting and arranging rooms for events.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

• Position located at the East Columbia Branch
• Temporary position that lasts until mid-June
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
• Works under the supervision of the Branch Manager
• Salary: $16.32 per hour
• Position closes Friday, 3/13 at 4 PM