Midtown Community Services - Youth After-School Program Facilitator
Description:
Assist our youth program staff to facilitate our after-school program for children ages 5-12. Typical daily activities include homework tutoring, STEM activities, arts & crafts, cooking, gardening, and activities that help children develop healthy self-esteem and general social skills.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist in development and maintenance of a safe and fun environment for youth ages 5-18 years in daily after-school setting.
- Implement structured education-based program activities in a safe environment.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with community and families.
- Act as a positive role-model for students.
- Participate and implement support program safety to ensure students are in a safe environment.
- Help implement special community events (approximately 1x month).
- Help implement weekly Teen Club meetings
- Special projects or assignments as requested.
Qualifications:
- Must have accepted a Federal Work-Study award for the current academic year.
- Must be available to work at least 2 days a week between 3pm and 5:30pm. More hours are available, but we mostly need help during actual after-school time.
- Must pass a background check to meet Missouri childcare requirements
Preferred Skills:
The ideal person for this position is outgoing, patient, and enjoys working with children.