FOUNDATION COMMUNITIES JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Teen Youth Program Assistant DEPT/DIV.: Education REPORTS TO: Learning Center Manager FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt (PT) WORK LOCATION: Cardinal Point (11405 Four Points Dr) Position Summary: The Teen Youth Program Assistant will lead daily activities and engage youth in education-centered after school and summer youth programs, including homework/academic assistance, fitness, reading and enrichment. Teen Youth Program Assistants typically work from 2:30-6:30 pm Monday-Friday. Essential Job Functions: • Plan and lead meaningful activities that include but are not limited to arts and crafts, STEM/STEAM, reading, character development, physical fitness, and/or nutrition in a physical and online setting for students at your home site and other sites as needed. • Proficiency in basic computer skills such as navigating websites, use of email suites (Gmail, Outlook, etc…) and search engines, etc… • Prior use of, or willingness to learn, online educational tools. • Prepare the learning environment, lessons and necessary supplies for program activities in an in-person and virtual setting. • Assist children with homework and academic enrichment activities. • Maintain a clean and organized classroom as well as common areas. • Promote an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces the diversity of all participants. • Serve as a positive role model for participants. • Maintain accurate program documentation • Ensure safety and supervision of students • Assist Foundation Communities Food Pantries as needed • Follow CDC Guidelines to maintain a safe working environment • Comply with all required policies, procedures, and regulations Minimum Qualifications (experience, education, credentials, language): • Must be eligible to work in the United States and be able to pass a criminal background check (Fingerprint check required at some sites) • Must have a high school diploma • Must enjoy working with pre-teens/teens 6th – 12th grade • Flexibility to meet the changing work needs and demands • Ability to lead various fitness activities as well supervise/participate in sports • Ability to organize activities and make sound judgements • Ability to interact with a range of age groups • Available to work at a Learning Center Monday through Friday (2:30pm-6:30pm) on a continual basis and may be reviewed if schedule changes during the Afterschool program taking place during the school year. • Available during Summer Program hours (10:00am-3:00pm), Monday through Friday with some variations to assist in coverage of food pantries across sites. • Reliable transportation to travel to other FC sites as necessary. Preferred Qualifications • Course work in Social Services, Education, Child Development & other related field • 6 months' experience working with children; preferably providing educational and/or social services to economically disadvantaged families. • Bi-lingual (Spanish, Arabic or other) preferred Physical Demands/Work Environment (include amount of lifting, twisting, bending, sitting, standing, keyboarding, driving, noise, indoor/outdoor etc.) • Occasional lifting, twisting, bending standing and sitting • Frequent walking and participation is basic exercise movements • Often exposed to various temperatures and conditions including but not limited to sun, wind and rain. • An occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials may occur. • May be asked to clean up bodily fluids with appropriate training and personal protective equipment provided. • Ability to work in all types of climate atmospheres, such as hot, raining or wet environments. Inside and outside. • Ability to arrive to work locations of which there may various ones throughout the day Other/Benefits for P/T YPA’s: • Paid Sick Leave: After 30 hours of work, you earn 1 hour of paid sick leave, up to 68 hours, to use for illness and medical or dental appointments for yourself or dependent family members. • Weekends and school holidays off (Spring Break, Christmas…) • Paid holidays after 1 year of employment • Retirement Plan: After 12 months of employment and 1000 hours of service (& age 21), you become eligible for our 401(k)-retirement plan. Features a 2% match if you contribute and a 3% safe harbor contribution for all eligible participants. This is like getting a 5% raise! • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): This benefit provides you and household members with confidential 24/7 phone support and referral for personal issues, including mental health, stress, legal and family problems. You may also meet with a counselor 3X per year for each presenting issue. • Service Awards: After 12 months of employment, you will receive a gift to recognize your service. Additional awards are available as your tenure increases. • Housing: After 6 months of employment, if you work a minimum of 20 hours per week, you may be eligible to reside at a Foundation Communities property and receive a 20% discount off the unit’s market rate at move-in. • Opportunities for performance-based pay increases Compensation: Hourly rate depending on qualifications and relative experience; starting at $20.65/hourly Employee Signature:______________________________ Date: ________________ Print Name: _______________________________________ Foundation Communities is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation & gender identity