Genesee Education Consultant Services (GECS) · 4 months ago
Youth Development Facilitator 21st Century Community Learning Centers
Genesee Education Consultant Services (GECS) is seeking a Youth Development Facilitator to provide youth development activities in core areas for students in after school and summer programs. The role involves engaging students, maintaining a safe environment, and collaborating with staff to promote positive youth development.
Education Management
Responsibilities
Must be able to engage students in meaningful learning opportunities
Maintains a positive classroom atmosphere by utilizing effective classroom management methods
Maintains a physically and emotionally safe program environment
Participates in training related to the program and the delivery of youth development activities
Works closely with program coordinator to provide activities that support the learning environment of the school
Works with students to build leadership skills and to promote positive youth development
Leads activities in 6-8-week sessions for K-12 grade students in the GISD Bridges to Success program
Must be able to embed Common Core Standards into program activities
Adheres to program and grant documentation requirements
Works cooperatively with program coordinator to build collaborative relationships with building staff, parents, students and community representatives
Assists in recruiting participants for program activities
Organizes and maintains program resources including curriculum, food, supplies and equipment
Works with coordinator to schedule, plan and implement all programs and activities
Develops and maintains a positive working relationship with students, school staff and the building principal, as well as the staff of GISD
Attends required staff meetings
Maintains accurate records, including attendance, timesheets, task sheets and other required documentation
Works with the program coordinator to identify current and future program goals
Maintains positive school/community relations
Works with small groups to improve the academic success of participating students
Assesses student data to determine educational needs
Collaborates with school teachers to plan and deliver instruction to students
Must demonstrate improved academic and behavior outcomes with students
Consistently models Win-Win leadership
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Valid Michigan teacher's certificate or Michigan School Age Youth Development Credential required
Ability to lead and engage students in a variety of settings
Evidence of strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work as an effective team member
Evidence of accurate record keeping, financial management and data collection skills
Ability to utilize district technology, and work to maintain proficiency, as required skill sets change with technology and/or the needs of the district
Ability to fulfill responsibilities in accordance with program goals
Maintains a positive working relationship with parents/guardians and staff
Punctuality and good attendance are requirements for the position
Ability to work a flexible workday, work week, and work year
Strong teamwork, interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills
Demonstrate honesty, integrity, and professionalism at all times
Ability to maintain positive working relationships with team members
Discretion with confidential information
Demonstrated mental/physical ability and stamina necessary to meet the essential/other duties of the job
Exercises good judgment and makes decisions in accordance with board policies and established administrative guidelines
Preferred
Minimum of three years' related experience in a leadership position or with an organization responsible for providing services to families and children preferred
A minimum of two years of experience working with youth preferred
Company
Genesee Education Consultant Services (GECS)
Genesee Education Consultant Services, Inc. hires employees for 25 school districts within Genesee County and surrounding areas.
Funding
Current Stage
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