CAO of WNY, Inc

Job Description

PERSONNEL MASTER COPY

Job Title: Youth Service Teacher (21st Century)

Department: Youth Services Department

Reports To: Program Coordinator

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary: $35.00 per hour

WSP Grade:

OSHA Class:

Prepared By: M. Williams-Bryant

Prepared Date: Revised June 2010; updated January 2025

Approved By: CAO Board of Directors

Approved Date: September 2010

SUMMARY

Direct 21st Century Program classroom activities; is concerned with the health and safety of the children. Performs educational and non educational functions which contributes to the development of the child. The teacher works with children and parents and serves as a guide for team members involved and contributing to the development of the child.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Position is subject to the direction and guidance of the Program Coordinator. The incumbent directs all activities of the class room and assumes the leadership role in providing a conducive educational climate in the classroom; insures a healthy and safe facility, is concerned and involved in all services which contribute to the full development of the child. Performs educational work involving instruction of the children and reports to parents and Program Coordinator. Responsible for necessary records and related reports concerning children. Attends in-service training and meetings, which contribute to professional growth when requested to do so. Example of work:

• Greets children on arrival in the After-School Program.
• Insures a healthy and safe atmosphere conducive to learning.
• Responsible for total operation of all classroom activities.
• Develops and implements a daily and an overall instructional plan in conjunction with the team members and Program Coordinator.
• Guides and directs Tutors and Teacher Aides working in the program.
• Arranges for clearly understood distribution of responsibilities and serves as a guide in implementing responsibilities.
• Remains current with new education research and applies knowledge to the program, when found to be a positive educational trend in improving the quality of training for children.
• Responsible for keeping necessary records and report and evaluations concerning children.
• Provide student progress information to the Program Coordinator and Parents.
• Conducts required fire drill exercises and necessary emergency awareness training.
• Responsible for maintenance and cleanliness of classroom equipment and materials.
• Insures preparation of education materials required to implement daily activity plans and classroom work.
• Must participate in SES recruitment events during the school year.
• Assumes the leadership role in providing a conducive educational climate.
• Models positive work ethic for students and staff.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

A love of children, some knowledge of classroom techniques; ability to interact with in a classroom setting; ability to speak clearly and write legibly, dependable, neat appearance and good physical condition, and ability to work as a team member.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Teacher

B.S. in Elementary or Secondary Education with one year experience working with school aged children:

• New York State Teacher’s Certification.
• Computer literacy.
• Willingness to work with low income children and families in their community.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk/hear, write/type and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Completion of the CAO of WNY, Inc., application form including completion of the NYS SCR Clearance form, criminal record certification and release(s) for reference checks.

Community Action Organization of WNY, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.