Location: Paterson,NJ, USA
Reporting Relationship
The Youth Development Worker reports to the Site Coordinator.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities & Outcomes
? Ability to create outstanding academic achievement and student character development.
? Create a positive, achievement-oriented and structured learning environment that excites and invests students.
? Motivate students to realize high academic and behavioral standards. ? Utilize data from CCSP's student assessments to drive instruction and intervention.
? Exemplify CCSP's core values in all interactions with students, families, and colleagues.
? Support all special education-related services including Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) during the program.
? Collaborate with Site Leaders and the program team to improve instructional, culture-building and leadership skills.
? Attend all professional development, team planning, and data analysis meetings.
? Participate enthusiastically in structured and informal learning and development opportunities.
? Team player: maturity, humility, strong work ethic, follow-through, sense of humor, willingness to respond positively to feedback and a
roll-up-my-sleeves attitude.
? Strong belief in an achievement mission and educational model. ? Research and stay up to date on best practices in community schools and afterschool programs.
? Understanding and experience of education in an urban setting. ? Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, families and school partners including school administration and staff. ? Agile/iterative mindset; comfort with throwing away work or making changes. ? Ability to work well with a team and independently.
? Have a passion for helping all children achieve their highest aspirations. ? Lead in classroom management while implementing specialized activities. ? Support program administrative requirements including student attendance, surveys, forms, and lesson plans.
? Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
? 30 College Credits
? 2 Years of Experience in Youth Development
Compensation & Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, CCSP offers a full comprehensive benefits plan for full-time employees.
The Community Charter School of Paterson is an equal-opportunity employer.