Job DetailsJob LocationWestern Heights - Knoxville, TNPosition TypePart TimeEducation LevelHigh SchoolDescriptionWestern Heights is in need of a part-time Education Director. If you are someone who enjoys assisting children to enable better educational outcomes you need to apply-NOW!The Education Director is responsible for enabling youth to become proficient in basic educational disciplines, applying learning to everyday situations and embracing technology.KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):Program Development and Implementation
- Plans, develops, evaluates and oversees implementation of educational activities such as 21st Century, LEAP, Power Hour and other services that prepare youth for success
- Monitors educational delivery and works with education staff to plan and implement improvements
- Implements and oversees Project Learn philosophies and High Yield Learning activities throughout the Club
- Communicates with Club staff, members and partner agencies to ensure understanding of tutoring, homework help, and educational learning opportunities
- Establishes and maintains educational program goals and settings that ensure the health and safety of members
- Tutors youth when needed ensuring that all youth have received assistance with homework
Strategic Planning
- Ensures the evaluation of educational programs on a continual basis and ensures programs/activities respond to member needs
Resource Management
- Controls educational program and activity expenditures within approved budget
- Monitors educational program areas and provides constructive feedback to staff with regard to program delivery and member guidance and discipline
- Trains and guides education instructors to ensure an environment that promotes the physical, intellectual, social and emotional well-being of youth, that incorporates guidance and discipline principles and that insures understanding of designated programs
- Consults with parents about member issues
- Implements and manages all required grants including completing monthly reports
Partnership Development
- Develops a good relationship with the schools and teachers to ensure youth are learning required materials
- Recruits volunteers as needed to ensure enough help to assist with tutoring and homework help
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Visits schools and meets with teachers regularly
- Completes training as required by licensing agency: 24 hours of training the first year of employment and 18 hours each additional year
- Oversees special programs and/or events (i.e. Keystone, Youth of the Year and Awards Programs), and/or participates in the implementation of other unit activities as necessary
- Manages Club in absence of the Club and Program Director
- Plans and coordinates field trips
INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY:
- Dependability - proven ability to complete all tasks as assigned in an organized manner
- Ensures appropriate responses to all organizational correspondence using brand appropriate language and logos
- Dedication to service - demonstrated regular Attendance/Punctuality and an ability to learn and develop new skills
- Commitment and attitude that personifies a positive attitude at all times and the ability to multi-task
- Professionalism in appearance, ensuring that dress is professional and appropriate for function/situation based on organizational dress code policies
- Specific Individual measurable outcomes as determined by supervisor
QualificationsSKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
- High School Diploma/ GED Required
- Bachelor's Degree preferred
- A minimum of two year's work experience in a Boys & Girls Club or similar organization planning and supervising activities based on the developmental needs of young people, or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects
- Thorough knowledge of youth development theory and the mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written
- Proficiency of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Ability to supervise and motivate staff
- Ability to deal effectively with members including discipline problems
- Demonstrated ability in working with young people, parents and community leaders
- Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certifications
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Must be able to lift 40 pounds
- Must be able to remain alert and energetic for 8 hours or more
- Must be able to move quickly to keep up with youth