YOUTH ENGAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL in Johnson City, Tennessee at Coalition for Kids Inc

Part time, Youth Engagement Professional Position for Coalition For Kids after school program for Johnson City, Bristol City Schools and Washington Co. The after school program begins mid August, runs through end of school year - approx. mid May. Our program offers spring, fall and Christmas break work hours, and a summer program for June & July.

The Coalition For Kids mission is to help our children grow in wisdom (offering tutoring opportunities for academic success) and stature (feeding proper nutrition with snacks/meals and wellness activities) and in favor with God (sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ) and man (instilling young men and women with Godly character).

Apply at https://www.coalitionforkids.org/join-our-team/

Job purpose

In accordance with the mission Statement of the Coalition, the Youth Engagement Professional will be an integral part of our after school programs and will build effective relationships with the children to fulfill the ministry and mission of Coalition For Kids.

Duties and responsibilities

1. Attend all appropriate meetings and events
2. Participate in all required trainings
3. Provide a safe environment and oversee children's daily activities
4. Set a positive Christian example in word, actions, attitudes and relationships
5. Establish an effective, positive, personal and team relationships with schools parents and staff
6. Prepare and use educational resources for daily classroom activities
7. Build relationships with the children
8. Check homework daily
9. Complete necessary paperwork
10. Know procedures involved in programming operations
11. Communicate with your Site Director daily classroom behaviors

Qualifications

• High School Diploma

• Experience working with children in a group setting is preferred but not required

• Ability to keep students engaged and excited about learning

• Good communication skills

• Self-motivated with strong organizational skills

• Timely, reliable and accurate record keeping abilities

• Model pro-active integrity and ethics

Working conditions

This position would be a part-time position; work availability must be flexible Monday-Friday throughout the school calendar year. No weekends or late evenings are required.

Summer program and breaks work hours would be 7-8am to 5-5:30pm, M-F.

Physical requirements

• Must be physically healthy enough to walk extended periods of time, play with children, and lift-up to 50 pounds.
• Applicants will undergo a pre-employment screening, drug screen, fingerprint and background check if offered a position with C4K.