Bearcats Beyond The Bell Youth Development Worker at Battle Creek Public Schools in Battle Creek, MI

Job description

Every Student. Every Dream. Every Day. At Battle Creek Public Schools (BCPS), we see, challenge, and support every scholar to reach their infinite potential . BCPS offers a range of innovative learning opportunities, including IB, arts, STEM, Career Academies, early childhood, and adult education, all grounded in academic excellence, equity, and community . Join a district that invests in its people. BCPS offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, tuition reimbursement, and more. Whether you're a teacher, support professional, or leader, BCPS offers meaningful work in a community that values you. Apply now and build your career as a Bearcat! Please note: This position is employed by Edustaff, the district's staffing partner. Position Summary A Bearcats Beyond The Bell Youth Development Worker (YDW) is an educator that provides fun, positive and enriching afterschool experiences for students during the BCPS Bearcats Beyond the Bell Community Learning Centers Program. A YDW creates and facilitates programming for students at elementary and secondary school sites. A YDW collaborates with other YDWs and the Extended Learning Coordinator of their site to deliver engaging, hands-on activities that enhance a child's reading, writing, math, science and social-emotional learning skills. Position Responsibilities: Serve as a positive role model Support students SEL skills during during summer Facilitate engaging programming activities Qualifications: High School Diploma required. Post high school education preferred. Educational background in math, STEM, arts, literacy backgrounds preferred. Demonstrated experience working with youth development program(s) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to pay close attention to and manage details while maintaining focus on the big picture Ability to organize and prioritize Understand and embrace diversity and inclusion Salary: $17.00 per hour Schedule: 37 weeks, 16-21 hours a week: 1 hour for morning program (optional), 4 hours a day for after school, start and end time vary by site, 4 days a week. SCHOOL SAFETY CLEARANCE : The successful candidate will be subject to a fingerprint and background check as a condition of employment. All fees required for this check (estimated $73.00) are the responsibility of the successful applicant. Battle Creek Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. Position type: Edustaff Positions / Youth Development Worker (Bearcats Beyond the Bell) School / site: Bearcats Beyond the Bell (21st Century)