K-8 Program Facilitator, EducationWorks

Posted by EducationWorks on January 19, 2015

The Program Facilitator (Group Leader 3/Group Supervisor — GS) in most cases will have additional responsibilities facilitating project-based learning (PBL) with youth.

SERVICE

• Plan and implement daily program and activities as outlined on the site schedule in accordance with EW rules and DPW regulations

• Actively engage students in academic and personal development programs including homework help, literacy, recreation and healthy living and project-based learning

• Supervise and direct children during on-site and off-site activities and trips

• Coordinate program activities with school staff where appropriate

• Track student progress and coordinate with teachers to ensure continued improvement

• Assist with enrollment and tracking attendance of participants

• Participate in national days of service

• Ensure the safety of children at all times

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in early childhood education, child development, special education, family studies, elementary education or human services; OR

• Bachelor’s degree including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, family studies, elementary education or human services field and 1 year experience working with youth; prior AmeriCorps experience working with youth many be counted; OR

• Associate’s degree in early childhood education, child development, special education, family studies, elementary education or human services field and 2 years of experience working with youth; prior AmeriCorps experience with youth may be counted; OR

• Associate’s degree in another field including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, family studies, elementary education or human services field and 3 years’ experience working with youth; prior AmeriCorps experience with youth may be counted

• Experience working with and instructing youth in an urban education setting

• Strong program coordination and organization skills, including flexibility, professionalism, and creativity

• Ability to be physically active with children

• Ability to accommodate a flexible schedule and participate as part of a team

• Good writing, organizational and interpersonal skills

Requirements:

1. Ability to engage, connect with and educate at-risk youth in Philadelphia.

2. Reliable and committed

3. FBI, Pennsylvania Childline and Criminal Background Clearances.

4. Health Assessment and TB test.

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