After School Leader-Youth Services

JOB LOCATION

City of Aurora, Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.

Why Work for Aurora?

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Position Begins August 2023

Hourly Pay: $18.00

Estimated average hours per week: 12-16
Hours between 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

This is classified as a VHNE (Variable Hour Non-Benefit Employee), this position does not provide medical benefits. The position earns sick leave in accordance with the Healthy Families and Workplace Act.

THE POSITION
The City of Aurora is seeking part-time, Afterschool Leaders, who will plan, organize, and implement activities that reflect the interests of the youth for elementary school students in an afterschool program (COMPASS). They will be responsible to incorporate youth and character development principles in all activities, ensuring a safe and positive environment for youth—by providing guidance and discipline, and to maintain care for applicable equipment and supplies.

This is a continuous position and will be closed when all positions are filled. Applications will be sent to the hiring Supervisor twice a week for review.

Selected applicants will be required to pass a background check, an FBI fingerprint background check, and a drug test as a condition of employment.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform other duties as assigned
• Set up/tear down a classroom as needed
• Plan and implement activities with groups of students during after school programming hours (between the hours of 2:00-6:00 p.m.)
• Maintain regular workplace housekeeping practices, including routine cleaning and disinfection of surfaces and equipment, and other elements of the learning environment, throughout the program
• Plan and prepare supply lists
• Implement behavioral management techniques to maintain proper student behavior.
• This job will report to the Afterschool Program Coordinator.
• Assist with distribution of snacks
• Provide a safe and fun environment

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

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For Veterans preference: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.

The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.

Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.

Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check and drug screening. Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.