Responsibilities:

The Youth Coordinator will work with the Director of Education & Wellness and Site Coordinator. The staff will work closely with the Mount Laurel School District to provide a disciplined but creative afterschool program that includes academic enrichment, parent participation workshops, a summer learning camp, and one-on-one tutoring to transform children’s lives. Support from the Center continues to the later high school years in the form of assistance with the college application process, SAT prep classes and step-by-step help for parents and teens on how to apply for financial aid. This position includes but is not limited to the following list of specific tasks:

After-school Homework Club

• Assist with the daily operation of the after-school program for kindergarten – 8th grade children from 2:15 p.m. – 6:00 P.M., including distributing healthy snacks, facilitating check-ins and dismissals and leading recreational or mental wellness activities.
• Produce customized post-homework academic enrichment based on academic needs and teacher feedback.
• Track enrollment, attendance, and academic progress in database.
• Facilitate routine communication with parents, including tutoring updates.
• Provide individual and/or small group tutoring and facilitate 3 clubs throughout the year.
• Higher Education Preparation-Facilitate career exploration, workshops, tutoring for high school students pursuing higher education or work as needed.
• Participate in 12 or more hours of professional development annually.

Summer Program

• Assist with the daily operation a full-time summer program for 1st-6th graders as a lead Camp Counselor, including distributing healthy snacks, facilitating check-ins and dismissals, and leading recreational or mental wellness activities and chaperone duties on field trips.
• Assist with developmentally appropriate lessons plans to include literacy, STEAM, and physical education, and nutrition.
• Lead one specialized activity for the summer that will expand students’ knowledge, encourage teamwork, and develop positive social-emotional skills.

Community Services

• Act as a project member/support personnel for all Ethel Lawrence Homes Community Events
• Assist Director with funding initiatives, including writing donation letters, and pursuing in-kind donations.
• Create flyers, contribute articles and/or information to community newsletter as needed.

General

• Strictly adhere to all health and safety guidelines to ensure the general welfare of our students and compliance with NJ Office of Childcare Licensing.
• Strictly adhere to outlined cleaning and sanitation guidelines for tables, floors, sinks, etc.
• Inventory Control-utilize computer spreadsheets to manage inventory control for games and recreational equipment.
• Special Projects may be assigned based on organizational need.

Qualifications:

Incumbents must be:

• Passionate about working with children.
• Computer literate with ability to learn new software programs.
• Able to write legibly and concisely.
• Remain professional in all aspects of the workplace.
• Able to work inside and outside.
• 1 or more years of experience working in a school or afterschool program setting.
• Highschool diploma or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree in education or social work or equivalent experience preferred.
• Knowledge of positive youth development theory and practices.
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with multiple audiences.
• Pass a pre-employment background screening.
• Experience working with individuals experiencing trauma and/or lived experiences of poverty (PREFERRED).
• Experience in tutoring; specifically, math and reading (PREFERRED).
• Experience with coaching children and young adults (PREFERRED).