Job Details

This part-time professional position will assist with the implementation of SWAG Family Resource Center's Academic Success and Enrichment program, serving local children and youth. With the support of staff and volunteers, the position will be responsible for curriculum development and implementation; also acting as a liaison with local schools, collaborating with partner agencies, and building positive relationships with parents/caregivers. The position is grant funded and will report to the SWAG Family Resource Center Manager, Monday thru Thursday for afterschool and summer programming, 25-30 hours per week. Benefits may be available, depending on number of hours worked.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Use a collaborative approach to plan and execute developmentally appropriate and culturally relevant activities and curriculum for participating students, with a focus on literacy.
• Create and maintain a learning environment that is conducive to successful instruction, including decisions about structure, organization, and course activities that support students by managing their expectations and behaviors.
• Oversee coordination of testing and interventions for children with learning differences.
• Develop and maintain professional, positive relationships with families by regularly communicating student progress, actively encouraging parent/caregiver participation in program activities, and connecting families with relevant support services as needed.
• Monitor student progress and educational needs through contact with local schools, including phone calls, emails, in-person meetings, conducting outreach, and engaging with students during school visits or lunches.
• Maintain accurate student files/records using required forms/database, to measure student success and develop individualized behavior and academic goals for the students and complete reporting related to SWAG FRC program attendance, student goal attainment and program outcomes.
• Assist with the recruitment and retention of program volunteers, working with the Resource Center Manager to better understand volunteer needs.
• Assist with purchasing of program materials and monitoring of the program budget, under the guidance of the Resource Center Manager.
• Create a warm and welcoming environment where students and families are greeted by name, and the cultures of the community are represented through activities, displays, books, etc.
• Understand and be able to identify the causes and effects of trauma and victimization including the impact of early and cumulative trauma and victimization along with techniques for management and recovery, referring for services when appropriate.
• Manage conflicts and deal appropriately in difficult situations with clients, service providers, community partners, supervisors, and/or peers.
• Perform other related job duties, special projects, and tasks as assigned, including occasional support for Family Resource Center activities outside the classroom.

• Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field with 2 years of experience in the area of education or other relevant fields.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• An understanding of child development and risk factors that may lead to child abuse and neglect.

• Experience effectively managing classroom dynamics to support student learning and positive behavior.
• Experience implementing literacy programs in a classroom setting, including but not limited to the University of Florida Literacy Institute (UFLI).
• Experience working with at-risk families and children.
• Experience and/or familiarity with the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and 504 process within the school system, as well as the interventions available to children that qualify.

• Must possess a valid driver's license in the state of residence.

• Knowledge of youth development principles, trauma-informed practices, or positive behavior support strategies.
• Skilled in the use of computers and software applications related to the essential functions of the job.
• Skilled in effective communication, both orally and in writing.
• Skilled in program planning and activity facilitation for diverse age groups.
• Ability to organize and plan with a high level of effectiveness.
• Ability to stay positive and patient while working in a challenging environment, maintaining respect for children and families who may have high needs.
• Ability to be sensitive to cultural needs and willingness to serve as a positive member of a working team.
• Ability to be proactive, decisive, and employ crisis intervention principles appropriately, manage multiple tasks and projects, and work independently, as needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other personnel and the public.