Education Specialist, YMCA Middle School Academy

Job Title: Education Specialist YMCA Middle School Academy

Description: The Education Specialist provides support for the Middle School Academy. Coordinates student academics and tutoring schedules in conjunction with Site Director. Acts as liaison between classroom teachers and YMCA. Provides a quality experience to children and parents to support the objectives of the program.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinates and schedules student pre- and post-assessment testing
• Coordinates student tutoring schedules in conjunction with Site Director; acts as liaison between classroom teachers and Middle School Academy.
• Monitors student grades
• Assists Site Director in planning academic activities/functions
• Aids Site Director in collecting program/student data and documentation
• Attends all meetings/trainings relative to Middle School Academies models and supports Site Director
• Provides Site Director with grade level curriculum guides; assists with alignment of enrichment activities calendar communicates with Site Director
• Communicates and updates Site Director Displays students work/projects
• Promotes Middle School Academy to parents students staff and school community
• Follows all programming and scheduling requirements
• Adheres to policies related to boundaries with youth
• Attends required abuse risk management training
• Adheres to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising youth
• Reports suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations
• Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements

Requirements:

• Certified teacher currently employed by Pinellas County Schools.
• Minimum of High School Diploma/GED.
• CPR First Aid AED certifications within 30 days of hire date.
• YMCA New Employee training completed before hire date.
• Ability to plan organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
• Previous experience with diverse populations.
• Ability to develop positive authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.

Pay & Perks: Part-time schedule approximately 10-15 hours/week. Must be available Monday-Friday. Pay rate: $30.00/hour; free YMCA membership for employee and discount for family.

Work Location: Various schools across St Petersburg/Pinellas County.

Required Experience:

IC