Youth Program Facilitator

The Youth Program Facilitator helps plan, coordinate, and lead indoor and outdoor activities for K-5th grade students, with and without disabilities, in the City’s afterschool and recreational programs. The Youth Program Facilitator is responsible for the supervision, safety, and well-being of students in the programs and also provides support and accommodations to those children with disabilities.

This is a school-year position with flexible scheduling up to a maximum of 30 hours a week. Working hours are Monday-Friday, between , 1:45pm-5:45pm. Shift hours and days can be flexible with school/class schedules. Your weekly schedule and hours are based on the availability you provide us.

This position provides valuable professional experience for college students interested in becoming a child psychologist, therapist, psychiatrist, social worker, early childhood educator, an elementary or middle school teacher, naturalist, behavioral specialist, interpreter, camp director, outdoor recreation manager, environmental educator, etc.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The following duties are normal for the position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive; other duties may be required and assigned.

• Effectively manage assigned group of children to facilitate socialization, participation and interaction of children with the goal of fostering the positive development of each child and the group.
• Build a positive relationship with each participant in your care, and foster positive connections between participants.
• Provide accommodations, and collaborate with other program staff to ensure active participation of all participants, including those with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, Cognitive disabilities, etc.
• Provide adaptations based on individual needs and utilize positive behavior guidance techniques.
• Plan, implement and document successful educational, recreation, youth leadership, and community service and arts activities with school-aged children.
• Record and submit daily attendance records, and any other required documents to Afterschool Program/Recreation Coordinator.
• Communicate with program families daily with important information regarding program participants.
• Inspect on a daily basis all facilities, equipment, and supplies and be sure all are accounted for and put away and cleaned at the end of each day.
• Adhere to policies and procedures in a proactive manner, making the safety and care of children your primary focus.
• Manage emergencies, unusual circumstances and behavior.
• Embody the core development goals: Physical Literacy, Environmental Literacy, and Social Literacy.
• Conduct yourself as a professional and representative of the City of Monona with school staff, parents, children and anyone else with whom you come into contact in your role.
• Actively participate in all aspects of staff development, including weekly supervision, weekly team meetings, pre-service training, and an additional training during the school year.
• Other duties as assigned.