Foundation Communities-Youth Program Assistant

Position Summary: The Youth Program Assistant will lead daily activities and engage youth in education-centered after-school and summer youth programs at the Learning Centers, including but not limited to, homework/academic assistance, fitness, reading, and enrichment. Responsibilities will be carried out in a predominantly in-person setting with virtual programming if necessary.

Responsibilities: The Youth Program Assistant works required after school hours 2-6:15 PM Monday through Friday following the greater Austin area school district calendars. The YPA is also required to work a 7-week summer program 10 AM- 3 PM Monday through Friday, typically beginning 2 weeks after the school year ends. The Learning Centers follow a 1:15 staff-to-student ratio. Programming must meet the following components: 30 minutes daily of physical activity, 30 minutes daily of homework/academic work, 30 minutes of College & Career activity, 1 hour implementing the "Green & Healthy" curriculum, and 1 hour of literacy a week. YPAs will receive training in CPR & First Aid, Child Abuse and Neglect as well as training through the Central Texas Foodbank "Child and Adult Care Food Program(CACFP) At-Risk meal service, and a variety of other training for professional development.

Qualifications and Skills: High school diploma or equivalent
-Must be eligible to work in the United States and be able to pass a criminal background check with a Fingerprint check
-Reliable transportation to travel to other FC sites as necessary

Compensation and Benefits: -$15.00/hour - increase based on experience
-$300 Sign-on Bonus- Half paid on the first pay period and the remaining half after the completion of 90 days
-Holiday and Sick Pay after one year
-Foundation Communities has a wide range of services that are available to staff to utilize

How to Apply: Apply online at foundcom.org
https://tinyurl.com/LCYPA

Application Deadline: open until filled - various sites across Austin have openings