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After School Youth Development Specialists (part-time)

Kennedy Heights Arts Center is seeking dynamic, responsible and caring individuals to assist in the implementation of an after-school program at the Academy of World Languages, a Cincinnati Public School in Evanston. The Youth Development Specialist will work with the Afterschool Enrichment Manager and professional teaching artists to facilitate a range of arts, literacy, and social-emotional learning activities for K-6th grade students.

Youth Development Specialists will work directly with an assigned group of students to provide a safe, enriching, well-supervised environment while acting as a positive adult role model and mentor. Candidates must have a genuine interest in the growth and development of youth, giving our students the stability and nurturing atmosphere they need to succeed.

This is a part-time, hourly position funded by a grant from the Ohio Department of Education (ODE). The Youth Development Specialist must be available to work Monday through Friday, 2:15pm-5:30pm throughout the school year, and may be required to work some evenings or weekends for special events.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
● Assist with the implementation of fun and engaging developmentally appropriate activities in the areas of visual and performing arts, reading and writing, social skills and character development.
● Lead recreational games and group team-building activities designed to promote social and leadership skills through play.
● Serve as a positive role model and mentor to After School Program students.
● Supervise large and small group activities, recognizing potential issues and applying established procedures and problem solving methods as needed.
● Provide individual guidance and establish relationships with youth that are conducive to their growth and development.
● Stimulate interest in the program through personal engagement, positive reinforcement practices, and after school club member recognition.
● Track student attendance daily and maintain program records, as directed.
● Ensure program areas are clean, orderly and safe each day.
● Keep ongoing inventory of supplies and materials needed to conduct effective programming.
● Participate in professional development training as required by the Kennedy Heights Arts Center and Cincinnati Public Schools.
● Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
● High school diploma or GED required. College degree or related training preferred.
● Demonstrated success working with youth in an educational or community-based setting
● Knowledge of developmental needs of school age children.
● Ability to manage and supervise large and small groups.
● Ability to perform job responsibilities with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment.
● Sensitivity in relating to students of varying backgrounds and demonstrating the ability to work with diverse groups of youth possessing various strengths, aptitudes and abilities.

Physical Requirements:
Activities are varied and require active engagement during educational and recreational programming, which may include extended periods of walking and standing.
● Ability to speak and hear
● Close and distance vision
● Frequent standing, walking and moving, with some sitting
● Ability to lift/ carry up to 25 lbs.

Schedule:
● Program dates: Jan 2, 2024 through May 17, 2024 (excluding holidays)
● Hours: Monday to Friday 2:15pm-5:30pm.
● Some evenings or weekends may be required for special events.

Compensation: $17-20 per hour, based on experience, via payroll

To apply: Please send a resume and cover letter to Carolyn Youngquist via email at carolyn(at)kennedyarts.org