*This onsite position operates on a school year schedule (August - May) but may include the summer months.
The schedule is Monday through Friday, 1PM to 6PM.
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*Basic Function*
Under the direction of the Center Director, the Program Assistant is responsible for assisting with the academic enrichment program, social values building program, as well as various administrative tasks.
To perform this job successfully, the Program Assistant must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the competencies, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education required.
*Principle Duties and Responsibilities*
* Assist with the preparation of resources and materials for daily lesson plans, activities, and other coordinated projects.
* Assist in delivering the daily curriculum, which encompasses the Dream Academy’s three core elements of student enrichment; skill-building, character-building, and dream-building.
* Maintain accurate filing system (student registration, mentor applications, etc.
)
* Monitor daily attendance records, mentor session attendance, daily sign-in sheets, and other student files as required by Center Director.
* Assist Center Director with student recruitment initiatives (e.
g.
, DALC special events, community, and school events).
*Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities *
* Must have a pleasant attitude;
* Ability to communicate effectively with both children and adults;
* Understand issues surrounding incarceration and the impact on families;
* Excellent organizational skills;
* Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects to meet simultaneous deadlines; and
* Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office and Google Workspace applications, database and spreadsheet software, and internet and social media applications.
*Job Requirements*
* Must be passionate about youth development; and support and work with youth in high-risk communities and their families.
* Must have personal transportation with a non-suspended driver’s license.
* Must have experience working with pre-teens and/ or teens.
* Exceptional ability to write clearly, effectively, and informatively; demonstrating accuracy and thoroughness.
* Understand issues surrounding incarceration and the impact on families.
* Be available to work Monday thru Friday from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
*Education and Experience *
* High School diploma or equivalent;
* 2 – 3 years of experience working with elementary-aged children in an academic setting;
* Previous experience working with children who live in at-risk communities; and
* Previous clerical experience.
*Work Environment and Physical Demands*
The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job's essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, lift, use hands to finger dexterity, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk, and hear.
* Required to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.
* Intermittent physical activity includes bending, reaching, standing, climbing stairs, kneeling, and/or stooping.
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Lifting twenty-five (25) pounds or greater is standard for this position.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.
00 - $18.
00 per hour
Expected hours: 25 per week
Benefits:
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Retirement plan
Schedule:
* After school
* Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
* Please share your experience in working with youth in at-risk communities.
Education:
* High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
* Youth Development: 2 years (Required)
* Classroom management: 2 years (Required)
* Administrative: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
* Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
* Salt Lake City, UT (Required)
Work Location: In person
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