Youth Program Academic Coordinator
Youth Program Academic Coordinator
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USD 52000 - 52000
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Youth Program Academic Coordinator
Reports to Job Role: Director of Community Youth Programs
$52000/year
FLSA: NonExempt
Role: Team Member
DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY
The Youth Program Academic Coordinator (YPAC) is part of the Cornerstones Community Youth team providing comprehensive out of school time programing focused on both youth enrichment programming and academic support for children 2nd to 12th grade. The Youth Program Academic Coordinator (YPAC) works with the Youth Program Coordinator (YPC) and the Youth Program Assistant (YPA) to deliver outofschooltime programming that provides and reinforces academic social and personal enrichment while modeling excellence in education and classroom facilitation skills as well as communication and partnership.
Qualifications
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Planning/Assessment/Administration approximately 25 hours per week)
- Assess academic needs for elementary grade program participants 2nd to 6th grade) in both program sites (Herndon and Reston).
- Develop individual and group Learning Lab plans for elementary program youth based on assessed academic needs.
- Assess academic achievement in math and reading at the end of the school year for elementary grade program youth.
- Coordinate learning lab volunteers.
- Keep abreast of educational technology trends and innovations.
- Encourage and develop relationships with the teachers/principals of the program participants as it directly relates to the child. This includes coordinating and/or attending teacher/parent conferences; meeting with school counselors and/or social workers; etc.
- As part of the youth team conduct 45minute family conferences at the start of the school year and 30minute satisfaction interviews with parents/guardians at the end of the school year.
Daily Facilitation and Program Delivery (approximately 11 hours per week)
- Deliver activities projects and academic lessons to 2nd to 6th grade groups
- Monday Wednesday and Friday: Herndon program site
- Tuesday and Thursday: Reston Program Site
GENERAL WORK HOURS: Hours can fluctuate based on the programming season and required organization meetings and trainings.
- Summer: MidJune to MidAugust: 9:00am to 5:00pm.
- School Year: MidAugust to MidJune: 11:30am to 7:30pm.
- Family Engagement Events: 4 to 5 Saturdays during the school year 2:00pm to 9:00pm
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Graduation from an accredited fouryear college or university with a bachelors degree. Five years or more of relevant experience may take the place of a college degree.
- Demonstrated understanding of the Fairfax County Public School System especially at the elementary school level.
- Able to identify and assess academic needs of elementary grade level students.
- Creative and able to work with youth ages 7 to 18 (with focus on ages 7 to 12
- Able to identify and solve problems and easily interact with a wide range of people.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills a friendly cooperative attitude and a commitment to excellence in service to both internal and external customers.
- Able to manage time well.
- Flexible and able to quickly pivot.
ATTITUDE:
- Actively interested in learning about new and evidencebased methods for improving operation
- Attentive to constraints of time and funds in setting stretch goals
- Respectful of staff volunteers funders and clients
- Forward thinker considering not just today but what are the implications for tomorrow
- Collaborative leader working with others individually and in teams
Work Environment:
This position is performed in a traditional classroom and/or community center environment.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
