Description

Community Corporation of Santa Monica

Youth Program Tutor

About Community Corporation of Santa Monica

Community Corp is a non-profit organization that restores, builds, and manages affordable housing for working families of modest means. Since our inception in 1982, we have rehabilitated and constructed nearly 2,071 homes. By enhancing and increasing affordable housing, we improve neighborhoods, create an environment where people can thrive, and change thousands of lives. Our work contributes to the distinct character of Santa Monica and the greater Westside region, making these communities more inclusive, caring, and environmentally sustainable.

Position Overview

Community Corporation of Santa Monica (Community Corp) is a non-profit affordable housing developer committed to developing, managing, and enriching the lives of our residents. Community Corp has an exciting opportunity for a Youth Program Tutor within our UP-Grade after school program. The Youth Program Tutor is responsible for supporting youth at UP-Grade sites within Santa Monica. Applicants should be skilled in after-school programming and facilitation of activities that promote academic success and enrichment with youth. Under the supervision of Youth Specialists, the Youth Program Tutor provides daily homework support and enrichment activities that promote academic, social, and emotional development for youth ages 6-18.

Compensation

The compensation rate is $21.00 an hour.

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Work with the Resident Services department to plan and develop youth activities including coordinating supplies, preparing snacks, and maintaining the space in a clean and orderly fashion
• Supervise and co-lead up to 20 youth per site, providing academic assistance, support and facilitating enrichment activities
• Open and close site following facility protocols
• Communicate with Youth Specialists around student progress
• Document critical incidents related to student safety and communicate with Youth Specialists, Resident Manager, and Director of Resident Services as needed
• Conduct outreach across UP-Grade sites to ensure all resident youth know of program opportunities - this including flyering and parent outreach
• May be asked to provide support during community events and/or youth related field trips
• Must complete mandated reporter training and other required youth and safety certifications

Education and Experience

• Completion     and/or   current   enrollment   in   post-secondary education      (ex: community college or 4-year university) strongly preferred
• Direct experience working with youth in an after school or similar setting strongly preferred
• Creative, responsive and flexible in a dynamic work environment
• Must be reliable, honest, motivated, and able to motivate others
• Positive, open, caring, nonjudgmental and non-patronizing demeanor
• Excellent judgment and decision-making abilities
• Ability to handle and address conflict and resolve youth needs
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
• Bilingual a plus
• Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel and Outlook and Google Documents
• Knowledge of Zoom and Google Classroom platforms

Supervisory Responsibilities

Youth Program Tutor will not have direct reports

Physical Requirements

From time to time may be asked to lift items that weigh up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

Youth Program Tutor will coordinate services for youth throughout the Community Corp. affordable housing portfolio. Currently all properties are located in Santa Monica, California and the Program Tutor will be required to support youth residents at various properties, with 4 sites as the current program focus.

Travel Requirements

Must be able to travel to properties within the Community Corp. service area. Must possess and maintain a valid California ID or Driver's License.

Background Check and Driving Record will be Conducted

Community Corporation of Santa Monica is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualifications