About the role
Job Title: Operation Hero (Op Hero) Facilitator
Reports To: CYP Director
Classification: Part-time, Contract (13 weeks/13 hours per week; 2x’s per year)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
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Job Purpose:
Responsible for the implementation and facilitation of the Op Hero program for a group of eight to twelve elementary school age children. Candidates must commit to completing the twelve-week program. There is an additional week of prep/training prior to implementation. This program targets school-age children, grades 2-5, who have been identified by parents or school personnel as at-risk, exhibiting low self-esteem or having difficulty adjusting either academically or socially in the school environment.
Functions and Duties:
1. Program and Services Management
* Responsible for undertaking the self-paced Op Hero tutorial program to understand its purpose and delivery.
* Execute pre-planned lesson plans based on the Armed Services YMCA Op Hero Facilitator Guide.
* Incorporate the ASYMCA core values of caring, respect, responsibility and honesty into each lesson plan.
* Prepares journals, folders, place cards, and other classroom tools prior to the start of the program.
* Follows all Child Abuse reporting procedures.
* Serve snacks according to program guidelines.
2. Administrative Responsibilities
* Be familiar with each participant’s registration file to understand the basis for the referral and family situation.
* Maintains attendance for program participants, communicating with Branch Director for any issues that may arise.
* Turn in behavior and incident logs for each participant to Branch Director when necessary
* Communicates with Branch Director regarding classroom rosters and attendance.
* Turn in on time the Op Hero Weekly Report to the Branch Director.
* Create and coordinate graduation materials as outlined in the OP Guide.
3. Financial Responsibilities
* N/A
4. Attendance/Administration
* Arrives on time daily as scheduled.
* Attends all mandatory training sessions and staff meetings as scheduled.
* Demonstrates an understanding and proper use of the chain of command when addressing situations and concerns.
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: $17.50-$18.00 per hour depending on experience
Schedule: Dependent on location and school dismissal
* Education:
* High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
* Experience with Children: 2 years (Preferred)
* Military affiliation (active, retired, spouse, dependent, etc)
6. Facility and Equipment Management
* Maintain school-provided classroom in an orderly manner.
* Organize, sanitizes and stores materials daily to ensure order.
* Ensures toys and equipment are kept in good working order, notifying Branch Director when toys/equipment need to be replaced due to unsafe conditions.
* Request needed supplies (to include a low cost snack) in a timely manner to the Branch Director.
7. Other duties as assigned by the Branch Director
Working Conditions:
* Classroom/Group Setting.
* Ability to stand and sit throughout the class in order to interact with the children.
Required Qualifications:
* Any degree (or currently working towards a degree) in Education or related Human Services field.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills.
* Experience working with children in a group setting.
Desired Qualifications:
* Specialization in Literacy education.
* Experience teaching children with minor learning difficulties and minor behavior issues.
Requirements:
* Pass a criminal background check.
* Proof of a TB clearance/test within the past 12 months. If test is positive, documentation of treatment plan is required.
* Adult/Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification training completed within 90 days of hire date, and annually thereafter.
* Completion of required on-line training courses within 30 days of hire date.
* Annual medical certification from PCM.
* Annual flu shot documentation.
* May occasionally be expected to work at special events outside normal working hours, including some weekends, and/or evening