Pre- K Youth Development Professional - Dual Locations

If you enjoy working with pre-K children, we have an exciting part time opportunity at our Dogwood Elementary and Christenberry Community Center location. What does this role do? The Pre-K Staff Youth Development Professional implements exciting activities and lessons to Pre-K club members to promote afterschool learning opportunities in a fun and safe environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Teach the fundamental concepts Pre-K club members need to know for kindergarten, such as identifying numbers and letters, socializing well with others, and working effectively in a classroom structure.
• Provide them with the necessary tools in social/emotional, physical, cognitive, and language skills to better prepare them for Kindergarten
• Create opportunities for hands-on methods of learning, such as artistic expression, free play, and storytelling
• Plan a curriculum that addresses early childhood education requirements
• Instill a sense of respect and discipline, so that club members work effectively in a classroom setting
• Ensure activity rooms is clean, safe, and well-organized
• Communicate with parents and teachers to ensure that each club member is progressing according their needs

Additional Responsibilities:

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the Club per state and company standards.
• Provide meals to youth per United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) standards.
• Provide mild disciplinary action to youth.
• Supervise youth on school busses.
• Attend Club programs, activities, field trips, and other special events.
• Create bulletin boards for youth.
• Orient volunteers to the Club, youth, and service opportunities. Oversee volunteers serving within the Club.