After School Program Leader - Ashland Village San Leandro

Company: Eden Housing, Inc.
Location: San Leandro
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

After School Program Leader - Ashland Village San Leandro Ashland Village Apartments, 1300 Kentwood Lane, San Leandro, California, United States of America Req #480 Tuesday, April 18, 2023 POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direct supervision of the Youth Programs Manager or other designee, the After School Program Leader is responsible for providing a safe, active, educational and fun programming for children. Programs will be tailored to the resident population and their expressed needs, culturally relevant and age appropriate. Programming may be developed and implemented for youth ranging in ages from 6 to 18 years old. The primary youth program is the after school program targeting youth ages 6 to 12 years old. The after school program will turn into a summer program after the regular academic school year has ended. The After School Program Leader is responsible for the design and curriculum of the after school and summer program with the assistance from the Resident Services Manager or designated Resident Services staff.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Activities for Children:

• Develops and implements educational and enrichment activities for children and youth that promote a safe environment, a supportive environment, teaches and practices social-emotional skills and promotes engagement from youth in design of program.
• Supervision of youth during after school program hours.
• Teaching and promotion of basic up to advanced computer skills to children in the after school program.
• Maintains open communication with property management staff and other resident services staff, as well as with contracted services (i.e. on-site daycare, after school activities program, etc.).
• Networks with local agencies to develop and enhance on-site programs for children and youth.
• Promotes after school program to property and local schools.
• Maintains ongoing collaboration with local elementary schools and communicates regularly with teachers regarding student's progress, homework, etc.
• Participates in organizing meetings and workshops for parents for the purpose of identifying or discussing youth concerns, successes, soliciting input on program components and parent education on best practices on engagement in their child's educational development.
• Reports any concerns about the well-being of the families and children involved in the program to the Resident Services Manager/designee. Maintains program files and records. Maintains accurate records of attendance and progress of individual students.
• Assist in and/or provide crisis intervention and follow up.
• Report child, dependent adult and elder abuse and neglect according to State law.
  Other Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Maintains program budgets in collaboration with Resident Services Manager or designee.
  • Maintains cleanliness of the community room and other after school program designated areas on-site.
  • Maintains consistent and positive communication with Resident Services Manager or designee to brainstorm ideas, debrief on events, and discuss the behavior and interactions of youth program participants and families.
  • Participates in the meetings, trainings and continuous evaluation of program to ensure quality and growth.
  • Collect required data for all programming offered, record data in the database (Salesforce) and submit reports in an accurate and timely manner. Maintain all reporting requirements set by funding and/or governmental agencies.
    EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
    • 2 years related experience and/or training;
    • OR
    • Training and experience in tutoring, mentoring or teaching preferred. (May be volunteer experience.)
    • Experience with and aptitude for working with children, adults and families in a multi-cultural setting.
      PREFERRED SKILLS and/or ABILITIES
      • Experience with and aptitude for working with children and families.
      • PC literate. Knowledge of basic computer Internet use and applications, (i.e. MS Word, Excel, Access, Outlook).
      • Knowledge of educational software helpful.
      • Willingness and interest in learning new computer programs and applications.
      • Good communication (verbal and written), decision-making and evaluation skills.
      • Experience working with diverse groups.
      • Commitment to the company's goals and philosophy.
        CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Must have reliable automobile transportation, a valid California Driver's License and vehicle insurance. LANGUAGE, MATH & REASONING SKILLS Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of residents, school officials and employees of the organization. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. JOB DESCRIPTION REVISION This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change. This job description replaces all previous descriptions for this position.
        Eden Housing is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Housing does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familiar status, national origin, or any other arbitrary basis.
        MUST BE FULLY VACCINATED.
        • Job Family Property Operations - Resident Services
        • Ashland Village Apartments, 1300 Kentwood Lane, San Leandro, California, United States of America

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