Program Assistant (Summer) – Elementary ASP

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Under the supervision of the Site Coordinator, the Program Assistant will work as a team to build a positive and supportive environment for elementary school aged children. The Program Assistant will provide support to the After School Program/Summer Program at one
of our elementary school sites. They will support and serve as a floater to support Site Coordinator and or program leads. Our focus is on supporting youth in their academic, social, and emotional development. We will also seek leaders who will be able to guide elementary school-aged children in literacy and age-appropriate recreation and enrichment activities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support with the supervision and management of approximately 20 elementary
  school-aged children.
• Support program leads with daily academic lessons.
• Support program leads with the organization of enrichment activities for
  elementary school-aged children.
• Develop and encourage consistent study habits/routines.
• Provide a relationship as a positive mentor/ role model to elementary school-aged
  children in conjunction with program/agency goals.
• Create ongoing communication with site staff and parents.
• Support and build relationships with both parents and program participants.
• Support in creating a positive and safe environment for all program participants.
• Provide supervision during indoor and outdoor activities.
• Assist in the supervision of volunteers and high school staff.
• Other duties as assigned by management

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• At least 1 full year of college is required.
• Passion to work with young people ages 5 and up from diverse backgrounds.
• Have a sense of humor, creativity, and patience.
• Knowledge of youth development practices and one or more years of experience
  planning and facilitating enrichment activities for youth.
• 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.
• Ability to model to staff and participants: professionalism, personal responsibility, a
  strong work ethic, and positive character.
• Bilingual/bicultural in Arabic, Cantonese/Mandarin, Spanish, or Vietnamese is
  preferred.
• Must be able to work from Monday to Friday from either 8am-4pm or
  10am-6pm
• Able to lift or move at least 25lbs.
• Commitment to taking regular Covid-19 health tests as required by program
  health and safety guidelines and/or current health directives.
• Ability to complete Covid-19 vaccination requirement unless the individual
  qualifies for an exemption due to a disability or religious reason. (Exemptions
  must be approved by H.R.)

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.

Application Procedure:

Please submit cover letter and resume to CYC Main Office via email: job@cycsf.org

Attn: Program Assistant (Elementary ASP)