Sunrise Youth Lead

About the Job

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• Sunrise Youth Leads work directly with K-12 students to support academic and career success, wellness, and social-emotional learning (SEL).
• Sunrise Youth Leads must have a genuine interest in students' growth and development and the ability to create safe and engaging learning environments.
• Sunrise Youth Leads will also support facilitating student instruction, learning, and enrichment for before- and/or after-school programming.

• Participate in ongoing program recruitment to exceed minimum daily attendance targets;
• Collaborate with existing campus clubs and organizations for program partnerships.
• Develop and implement an Academic & Career Plan (ACP) catered to the needs of each student.
• Provide active, collaborative, meaningful academic intervention and enrichment activities that support subject matter mastery and SEL skill development.
• Maintain both digital and physical student files, collecting and entering all required documentation, including forms, grade checks, assessments, attendance records, case notes, etc., while ensuring student confidentiality.
• Manage time and priorities to ensure daily, weekly, and monthly deadlines and key milestones are achieved on time and according to established policies and procedures.
• Manage classroom behavior to create a productive learning environment that prioritizes student safety.
• Facilitate in-person and/or virtual learning that cultivates responsibility, leadership, and service to others.
• Maintain communication with parents to share/obtain information to serve families better and maintain program quality.
• Professionally represent Youth Action Project when conducting all program-related operations with school partners and program liaisons.
• Additional program support duties as directed.

• Must be 21 years of age or older and provide proof of a High School diploma or G.E.D. Required.
• Additionally, 48 college semester units or 60 college quarter units are required and/or by passing an Instructional Aide Test.
• A bachelor’s degree in education or a related field is strongly preferred.
• Experience in a school or youth-support setting, with at least 2 years in a leadership role, is required.
• Background in English Language Arts, math, behavior management, after-school programming, or social work is a plus.
• Adaptability:
  Proven ability to thrive in dynamic environments, manage projects, delegate tasks, and achieve goals despite challenges.
• Relational
  
  Skills:
  
  Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships through collaboration. Openness, responsiveness, and understanding are key.
• Conflict Resolution:
  Skilled at addressing and resolving team conflicts with tact and professionalism.
• Calm Under Pressure:
  Ability to remain composed and focused in high-pressure situations.

• Flexible
  
  Hours:
  
  Ability to work flexible hours to meet deadlines and program needs.
• Communication:
  Strong communication skills for interacting with students, parents, and stakeholders.
• Must be able to convey accurate information professionally.
• Transportation:
  Reliable transportation, a valid California Driver's License, and a good driving record are required.
• Must maintain state-mandated personal automobile insurance.
• Tech Proficiency:
  Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and project management software.
• Certifications:
  
  CPR, First Aid, and Child Abuse Prevention certifications are required within 30 days of hire.
• Must pass a TB test and background check upon hiring.
• Bilingual:
  Fluency in Spanish is a plus.

You must be available to work during program hours (the shift varies: 7:00 am-10:00 am on Mondays and 7:00 am-9:00 am Tuesday through Friday). Additional hours for training may be required.

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