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EDMO · 1 month ago

Program Assistant

Seaside, CA

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$22/hr - $27/hr

EDMO is a thriving educational nonprofit that has been inspiring and empowering young minds since 2004. The Program Assistant acts as a substitute across multiple locations, assisting Program Managers with operational oversight and providing coaching and mentoring to site staff.

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Responsibilities

Assisting sites in your assigned region/geography by traveling to multiple locations weekly

Participating in any professional development, or in-season meetings

Subbing for any role needed including Instructors and Program Managers

Helping the Program Managers manage all aspects of the program’s daily operations

Coaching, mentoring, and training site Instructors

Providing high-caliber customer service by anticipating and addressing any kid, staff, or parent challenges and/or concerns

Communicating with parents as needed, to make sure they are up to date on what their kids are experiencing at the program

Exhibiting the EDMO Vibe and demonstrating through actions and words each of the social-emotional learning (SEL) skills of self-awareness, problem-solving, advocacy, collaboration, and empathy, while also reinforcing these qualities in other staff and kids

Performing any other duties as assigned

Qualification

Experience working with kidsSELSTEAM methodologyCoachingCPR/First Aid CertificationMentoringClassroom teaching experienceDependabilityCreative problem-solvingTeam player

Required

Experience (and a love for!) working with kids

Experience working with groups of students

Experienced coach with teaching or educator support experience

A background in or familiar with SEL and STEAM learning methodology

Experience providing feedback

Creative, patient, and positive attitude with a willingness to problem-solve

High sense of responsibility and dependability

Patience, flexibility, and adaptability

Self-starter, motivated, but also a team player

A reliable form of transportation

Bachelor's degree in a related area and/or relevant experience

48 college units or the ability to pass the Instructional Assistant Exam (will be administered by EDMO)

CPR/First Aid Certification is required by the start date. Certification must include an in-person CPR component

Vision: Ability to read small print and view a computer screen for prolonged periods

Hearing: Ability to tolerate exposure to noisy conditions

Speech: Ability to be understood in face-to-face communications, to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone or computer

Upper Body Mobility: Ability to use hands to grasp, and manipulate small objects; manipulate fingers, twist and bend at wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise, and lower head

Strength: Ability to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects that weigh up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis. Incumbents may be required to physically restrain parties involved in a conflict

Environmental Requirements: Ability to encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoors and outdoors

Mental Requirements: Ability to read, write, understand, interpret and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgment and the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy, compare, compile and coordinate information and records. Understand how to manage stress

Preferred

Previous camp or after-school experience preferred

Classroom teaching experience and/or teaching credentials are a huge plus but not required

Benefits

Medical Insurance benefits after waiting period

Company

EDMO

EDMO is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing equitable access to out-of-school learning experiences for kids by creating paradigm shifts aimed at dismantling systemic inequities and oppressive structures.

Founded in 2004