Job Details

Join our team as a Youth Development Specialist!

The 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) program, part of the Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic (YVFWC), offers free after-school and summer programs for school-age children in the Lower Yakima Valley. These centers provide a variety of activities, including:

• Tutoring and Homework Help
• STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) Focused Activities
• Social Skills Development
• Healthy Snacks and Field Trips

Children can explore subjects like robotics, art, music, and community service. Additionally, parents can participate in adult classes on topics such as English as a Second Language (ESL), parenting, and computer skills.

Explore our short clips, "WE are Yakima - WE are Family" and "YVFWC - And then we grew," for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families.

Position Highlights:

• Compensation: $20.65/hour

What You'll Do:

• Work with the 21st Century Teacher and Site Supervisor to create and deliver activities intended to increase student academic achievement in Reading and Mathematics.
• Work with 21st Century Teacher to complete activity sheets and/or lesson plans that have measurable learning objectives, preferably aligned with Common Core State Standards or National Science Standards.
• Compile and complete needed documentation for review and evaluation of student attendance, academic achievement, discipline situations, and demographic information.
• Monitor, document, and report the academic and behavioral impact of activities.
• Collaborate with 21st Century Teacher to establish and maintain positive classroom environment and standards of student behavior in accordance with Washington State law, and District and School policies.
• Complete monthly/annual documentation as needed for program evaluation.
• Participate in provided staff development opportunities and any mandated training or meetings as assigned by the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) Site supervisor.
• Assist in the creation and distribution of media including brochures, flyers, and various social media outlets such as Facebook.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) required; Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education or Teaching preferred
• One year's experience facilitating programs with youth is required
• First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification within 30 days of hire
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. This position is not eligible for bilingual differential pay.
• Effective verbal, written, and listening communication skills with individuals and groups.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion to create a safe learning environment.
• Skills in problem-solving and conflict resolution.
• Basic proficiency with a variety of technology and computer programs, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of Positive Behave Intervention Supports (PBIS).
• Ability to design, implement, and evaluate student learning.
• Ability to organize student activities.
• Ability to implement positive discipline and classroom management.

Our mission celebrates diversity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.

Contact us at ...@yvfwc.org to learn more about this opportunity!