Summer Enrichment Specialist - Lillie Mae Carroll Jackson

Overwhelmingly, people who decide they want to be a part of the Y in Central Maryland tell us they do so because it reflects their values and a conscious decision, they’ve made about how they choose to live their lives. The happiest and most fulfilled Y associates are those who are motivated to help others and who want to be a part of something larger than themselves.   If this speaks to your heart, then we invite you to join our team. Be a part of a charitable, mission-driven organization that works for individual and community well-being for all, for a better us.

POSITION SUMMARY: 

This role is responsible for planning and leading activities with a group of elementary, middle, and/or high school age children in a specialty area.  In some sites, this role may serve as support of grant-funded, outcomes-based program for high school youth to attend and graduate from high school and college.  This specialty is responsible for working with the academic and enrichment partners, directly providing enrichment activities (including a college readiness curriculum), plans college tours, builds relationships with students, school staff, and families, plans workshops for families, conducts home visits, and leads small student groups/discussions. At all sites, the programs are located in a public school and are part time positions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plan, lead and/or assist in activities with groups of children as indicated on the program schedule, including participating in field trips

• Care for and maintain program space, equipment and property used by the program participants.

• Maintain health and safety standards within the program

• Attend and participate in staff meetings as called by the Site Director

• Maintain a positive relationship with students, parents, and other staff members

• Develop positive relationship with school leadership while maintaining focus on and meeting job expectations

• Seek, develop and maintain relationships with partners that grow and sustain the program

• Assist with and facilitate high school/college attainment program for high school students located in public school building (Depends upon grant program)

• Other duties as assigned