Youth Service Teacher

SUMMARY ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Other duties may be assigned).

Primary Function of this position is to ensure quality academic and enrichment programming is provided to school aged youth. Position is responsible for facilitating group activities, concerned with the health and safety of the children, performs educational and non-educational functions that contribute to the development of children.

Directs all activities of classroom

Assumes the leadership role in providing a conducive educational climate

Insures a healthy and safe facility

Develop and implement daily and overall instructional plan of activities for youth

Assist with center emergencies (i.e., center closing, sick children, evacuation)

Assist with classroom and other site coverage as needed

Maintains confidentiality in all program areas

Demonstrates a positive work ethic

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Erie

Experience working with diverse populations

Experience working with “at risk” populations

SALARY:

Part time 9am - 12pm and 12:30pm-3pm July - August summer program at the following Centers:

EDUCATION AND/ OR EXPERIENCE

Associates or Bachelor degree in Human Services, Education or related field with course work in adolescent development, NYS Certification. One to two years working experience with low-income youth and families; or equivalent education and experience, and demonstrated knowledge of agencies within Erie

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Complete an on-line application, submission of official college/university transcripts (or other diploma or certificate where applicable), and three signed release forms for professional references. Community Action Organization of WNY, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

NO PHONE CALLS - IF YOU ARE SELECTED YOU WILL BE CONTACTED VIA ONE OF THE METHODS YOU HAVE PROVIDED