Youth Leader - Pomona

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures the supervision and safety of assigned students at all times during program hours;
• Leads and engages a group of assigned students in academic, recreational, and/or enrichment learning activities that are active, collaborative, meaningful, and support mastery;
• Provides instruction in academic and/or enrichment activities using curricular resources, lesson plans and materials provided by LEARN;
• Provides small-group tutoring and/or homework assistance;
• Serves as a positive adult role model for children in the program through appropriate dress, speech, and attitude;
• Arrives punctually to meet responsibilities on site;
• Assists in set up, break down, and ongoing maintenance to keep the program site clean and organized;
• Promotes positive interactions between students, in accordance with student safety guidelines;
• Communicates student needs to Coordinator, teachers, school administration and parents as appropriate;
• Ensures program policies, procedures and requirements are met daily;
  Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education & Experience:
  1. Graduation from High School; and, a passing score on the district examination for Instructional Assistants;
  Or
  2. Graduation from High School; and, two years of college coursework.
  
  Notes:
  1. Two years of college coursework is equivalent to 60 units.
  2. Experience working with youth in an educational setting is strongly desired.
  
  
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  Interest in working with, mentoring, and tutoring at-risk youth;
  • Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, peers, school staff and others;
  • Ability to effectively tutor students in assigned subject(s);
  • Ability to work as part of a team and act as a positive role model for students;
  • Ability to write basic reports summarizing events.
    
    
• Language & Computer Skills:
  • The ability to speak Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese or Vietnamese is desired at many of our school sites;
  • Competence with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
    
    
• Physical Skills:
  • Must be able to lift and carry small loads (up to 25 lbs.) and stand for prolonged hours.
    
    
• Additional Requirements:
  • Must complete Live Scan and obtain Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Invesigation (FBI) Criminal Background Clearances, as well as Health Clearance (TB Test).
  • Must be willing to work some evenings and weekends;
  • Must be willing and able to travel anywhere in the region LEARN serves for a job assignment, off-site meetings, trainings, and events.
  • Must be eligible to accept all Youth Leader job assignments.