Hybrid Art Instructor Assistant (Impact Lead II) - 30 hours Full benefits na Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County

Description

Title:  Impact Lead II, Arts - [30 hours/week – full benefits]

Work Schedule:  Part-time – non-exempt.  Generally scheduled up to 30 hours per week, Mondays – Friday, between 11am and 6:00pm. Up to 40 hours during school breaks. Occasional late evening and weekend responsibilities (i.e., training and youth workshops).  

Reports to:   Education Coordinator

MISSION:  “Our Mission is to inspire and empower the youth of Monterey County to realize their full potential to become responsible, healthy, productive and successful citizens.”

POSITION SUMMARY: Working under the direction of their assigned Supervisor, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County (BGCMC) Arts, Impact Leader II plays an essential role in helping youth succeed as they directly serve as positive role models, mentors and activity leaders to diverse youth between the ages of 6 to 18 years old. Helping youth acquire the necessary developmental assets they need to achieve Academic Success, adopt a Healthy Lifestyle and cultivate their Good Character & Citizenship. A successful BGCMC Arts, Impact Leader II should be able to encourage creativity and self-expression among youth and provide developmentally appropriate instruction.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan lessons in art, crafts, STEAM, and other educational programs as assigned;
• Prepare classroom by gathering and setting up materials (e.g., graphite, acrylic, watercolor, paper, canvas, clay) and monitoring inventory and sourcing supplies as needed;
• Develop member drawing, coloring and painting techniques;
• Introduce a variety of art genres through guest speakers, specialized art instructors, field trips to art exhibits, and other artistic experiences;
• Ensure safety and cleanliness of classroom;
• Monitors progress and takes action accordingly, emphasis on youth reach (e.g., outreach, recruitment, retention, program participation, etc.) and impact;
• Assist with Club-wide special events and collaborate with the event manager to prepare for BGCMC’s annual fine arts exhibit;
• Provide youth a safe, positive environment – both physically and emotionally;
• Uphold high expectations for youth; 
• Address youth behavior with a positive discipline approach that is fair, firm, consistent and kind;  helping youth take responsibility/accountability for their actions accompanied with appropriate consequences; 
• Work with supervisor to support program needs including Read Naturally and supervise up to 4 Volunteers;  
• Responsible for conduct as a role model/mentor for youth and mandated reporter;
• Contributes to strategic planning and facilitates implementation with clarity of goals, roles and responsibilities, process ensuring effective, accountable working relationships to achieve results. 
• Lead and/or collaborate in off site BGCMC youth development programs and/or activities (i.e. School Day Program, Catch The Bus, Outreach, etc.)
• Provide support to other program departments (ie. Education, SFR, Technology etc.) as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent;
• Minimum two years’ experience working with youth ages 6-18 years old;
• Two years of experience planning and implementing visual arts programs for youth
• Demonstrated ability in a variety of art techniques
• Demonstrated classroom management ability
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Capacity to supervise group work
• Efficient and effective planning and problem solving skills
• Supportive, flexible disposition
• Tech savvy, including proficiency in utilizing Microsoft Office Suite, Google Work Space and Internet for maximum productivity
• Reliable transportation

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Educational background in Health and Physical Fitness
• Experience as a youth development professional in the Boys & Girls Club Movement
• Cultural competence, ability to work with a diverse youth and people
• First Aid & CPR Certification 
• Bilingual in Spanish and English

COMPENSATION:

Salary begins at $20.46 to $21.50 per hour and based upon experience and qualifications.  Paid benefits package at Impact Leader II level consisting of paid vacation, paid sick leave, plus paid California Healthy Workplace Healthy Family sick leave, medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance, pension and 403(b) plan investment options.  Professional development opportunities are available contingent upon funding and approval. This position is classified as non-exempt and as such is eligible for the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

DISCLAIMER:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor is it to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

BGCMC is an EEO employer committed to excellence through diversity. All employees must be eligible for employment in the U.S.