After-School Youth Specialist

Kennedy Heights Arts Center is seeking dynamic, responsible and caring individuals to assist in the implementation of an after-school arts program at the Academy of World Languages in Cincinnati. The Youth Specialists will work with the Afterschool Program Coordinator and Teaching Artists to facilitate a range of visual and performing arts and social-emotional learning activities for K-6th grade students.

Youth Specialists 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. Interest and/or experience in the arts is a plus.

This is a part-time, hourly position. The After-School Youth Specialist must be available to work Monday through Thursday, 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.

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@kennedyarts.org.