Program Assistant – STEAM

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Program Assistant will work as a team to build a positive and supportive environment for the youth in the CYC STEAM Academy.  They will provide support to the overall program and act as a floater to support the kids in any of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering Art, Math) curriculum activities and field trips.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support with youth supervision during program hours and on field trips.
• Support the program with age appropriate innovative maker/ STEAM program curriculum activities that promote 21st century skills development.
• Support with equipment tracking and making sure it’s protected at all times.
• Maintain communication with the IT Department if technology issues arise.
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of all shared program spaces.
• Establish and maintain positive and safe learning environments for program participants including assisting with classroom and behavior management, resolving and mediating conflicts using restorative practices, handling emergencies and injuries, etc.
• Support program manager and program specialist with field trips and culminating events that build community and celebrate youth accomplishments.
• Provide regular updates and work with parents/guardians to maintain a high level of communication and positive relationships/climate.
• Assist with administering and collecting evaluation data as required by funders and for continuous program improvement.
• Maintain accurate documentation and data collection of services in required databases and assist with producing programmatic reports as requested.
• Participate in regular staff meetings and attend on-going training opportunities as needed.
• Collaborate with other CYC programs to support special projects and events.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervision

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• 1 full year of college preferred or some youth experience required.
• Experience with any of the following is a plus: coding, robotics, game design, 3D printing, photography, film making, music production, and drone programming.
• Knowledge in providing IT support is a plus.
• Experience in classroom management, conflict mediation, and restorative practices is a plus.
• Possess strong interpersonal, organizational, conflict mediation, facilitation, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work with ethnically diverse groups of youth and support their social and emotional learning and development.
• Excellent technology skills (familiar with Google docs & sheets, Excel, etc.)
• Ability to model to staff and participants: professionalism, personal responsibility, a strong work ethic and positive character.
• Some experience in classroom management, conflict mediation, and restorative practices is a plus.
• Experience working with diverse youth and families is a plus.
• Ability to develop, implement, and organize programs and special events.
• Possess good organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Bilingual/bicultural in Cantonese, Spanish and Tagalog is a plus.
• Must be able to work from Monday thru Friday from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm.
• Able to lift or move at least 25lbs

CYC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, age, religion, gender, marital status, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other basis recognized by federal, state or local law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.