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Education Specialist - Lenoir City Club

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE TENNESSEE VALLEY

Lenoir City, TN • On-site

Part-time

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Lenoir City Club is in need of a part-time Education Director. If you are interested in "dipping your toes in as a college student majoring in education" or someone who enjoys assisting children to enable better educational outcomes you need to apply-NOW!

 The Education Specialist is responsible for enabling youth to become proficient in basic educational disciplines, applying learning to everyday situations and embracing technology.

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):

Program Development and Implementation

  • Plans, develops, evaluates and oversees implementation of educational activities such as 21st Century, LEAP, Power Hour and other services that prepare youth for success
  • Monitors educational delivery and works with education staff to plan and implement improvements
  • Implements and oversees Project Learn philosophies and High Yield Learning activities throughout the Club
  • Communicates with Club staff, members and partner agencies to ensure understanding of tutoring, homework help, and educational learning opportunities
  • Establishes and maintains educational program goals and settings that ensure the health and safety of members
  • Tutors youth when needed ensuring that all youth have received assistance with homework
Strategic Planning
  • Ensures the evaluation of educational programs on a continual basis and ensures programs/activities respond to member needs
Resource Management
  • Controls educational program and activity expenditures within approved budget
  • Monitors educational program areas and provides constructive feedback to staff with regard to program delivery and member guidance and discipline
  • Trains and guides education instructors to ensure an environment that promotes the physical, intellectual, social and emotional well-being of youth, that incorporates guidance and discipline principles and that insures understanding of designated programs
  • Consults with parents about member issues
  • Implements and manages all required grants including completing monthly reports
Partnership Development
  • Develops a good relationship with the schools and teachers to ensure youth are learning required materials
  • Recruits volunteers as needed to ensure enough help to assist with tutoring and homework help
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Visits schools and meets with teachers regularly
  • Completes training as required by licensing agency: 24 hours of training the first year of employment and 18 hours each additional year
  • Oversees special programs and/or events (i.e. Keystone, Youth of the Year and Awards Programs), and/or participates in the implementation of other unit activities as necessary
  • Manages Club in absence of the Club and Program Director
  • Plans and coordinates field trips
INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY:
  • Dependability – proven ability to complete all tasks as assigned in an organized manner
  • Ensures appropriate responses to all organizational correspondence using brand appropriate language and logos
  • Dedication to service – demonstrated regular Attendance/Punctuality and an ability to learn and develop new skills
  • Commitment and attitude that personifies a positive attitude at all times and the ability to multi-task
  • Professionalism in appearance, ensuring that dress is professional and appropriate for function/situation based on organizational dress code policies
  • Specific Individual measurable outcomes as determined by supervisor
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
  • High School Diploma/ GED Required
  • Bachelor's Degree preferred
  • A minimum of two year's work experience in a Boys & Girls Club or similar organization planning and supervising activities based on the developmental needs of young people, or equivalent experience
  • Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects
  • Thorough knowledge of youth development theory and the mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs
  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written
  • Proficiency of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Ability to supervise and motivate staff
  • Ability to deal effectively with members including discipline problems
  • Demonstrated ability in working with young people, parents and community leaders
  • Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certifications
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
  • Must be able to lift 40 pounds
  • Must be able to remain alert and energetic for 8 hours or more
  • Must be able to move quickly to keep up with youth

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