Afterschool Program Educator - Beaver River Central School - Beaver Falls, Ny

This position will serve as an Afterschool Program Educator for Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Jefferson County in support of the 4-H Afterschool Program and will provide comprehensive 4-H youth development opportunities for youth in grades K-12. Afterschool Program Educators may be assigned to work in one of the following school districts: Beaver River Central School District, Belleville Henderson Central School District, Carthage Central School District, Copenhagen Central School District, Indian River Central School District, LaFargeville Central School District, Watertown City School District. This position will provide coverage for the district listed above, as assigned. This position will provide established guidance and direction for program participants and after-school activities, including club and life skills, as well as assisting the collaborating teachers during the academic study portion of the program. This position will provide instruction utilizing established 4-H curriculum in the areas of environmental science and natural resources, science, technology engineering, art and math (STEAM). This position will utilize existing program resources and materials in program work, assist in the creation of program lesson plans, utilize a variety of delivery methods and assist in delivering established innovative educational programs as assigned. This position will also provide staffing and/or programming coverage, as needed, for other Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Jefferson County Afterschool Programs.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS: PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING

All applicants must apply online by close of day on July 22, 2023. All applicants must submit a complete application online, which includes: cover letter, resume and three (3) references .

All External Applicants (including applicants currently employed by Cornell Cooperative Extension in Associations other than the Association advertising this career opportunity) must submit his/her application materials via the "APPLY" button located within this job posting.

All Internal Applicants (current employees working for the Association advertising this career opportunity) must apply online via his/her Workday account, which may be accessed here: http://workday.cornell.edu/ .

Please contact Jane Pearson, Association HR Coordinator at 315-788-8450 with questions.

Position Details

This position is a part-time non-exempt position, 20 hours per week. The hourly rate for this position is $16.00. This position, based on eligibility, offers a comprehensive benefit package, to include: health and dental insurance, retirement, vacation, sick and personal leave.

Position Information

Required Qualifications:

• Experience relevant to the role of the position.
• Ability to meet all School Age Child Care (SACC) and Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) licensing requirements (i.e. Tuberculosis Test, physical exam, training requirements).
• Valid NYS Driver’s License and the ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
• Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.
• Associate’s Degree or equivalent education (GED/High School Diploma and 1 year transferrable/program experience).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively through oral, written and visual means.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, implement, and teach informal educational programs.
• Familiarity of subject matter appropriate to area of programming (4-H Youth Development).
• Demonstrated initiative, reliability and dependability.
• Demonstrated ability to participate in professional team efforts.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize computer technologies for educational and communication purposes.

Program Responsibilities

Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

Program Delivery - 85%

• Assist Afterschool Program Coordinator/Manager and other Program Educators in providing established 4-H afterschool educational programs via multi-media, as assigned.
• Assist Afterschool Program Coordinator/Manager in the creation of lesson plans and assist in teaching innovative educational programs as assigned.
• Teach a menu of existing educational programs and activities as defined in support of 4-H after-school programming efforts including, but not limited to: science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM).
• Provide staffing and/or programming coverage, as needed, for other Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Jefferson County Afterschool Programs.
• Serve as a team member and cooperate with the entire Association and Youth and Family Development Program staff to achieve Association program delivery goals.
• Utilize established program resources and materials in providing information and resources to program participants in established 4-H programming.
• Via established program parameters, communicate and cooperate with school personnel to foster intentional instruction and to address the needs and interests of participating youth.
• Assist teachers, as needed, during the academic study portion of the program.

Program Evaluation - 5%

• Implement program evaluation as designed by the Outside Evaluator and New York State Education Department (NYSED).
• Interact with program participants to obtain evaluation data, to include: evaluating effectiveness of classes within program areas for all Afterschool Programs offered.
• Assist in the interpretation of evaluation data and in the communication of evaluation results to constituencies as assigned.

Administrative Responsibilities

Coordination/Operation - 5%

• Effectively communicate with parents of school districts as needed to achieve program goals.
• Coordinate, compile and organize existing program resources and program materials.
• This program may require the transport of program participants and/or program materials and resources in performing position responsibilities.
• Provide administrative assistance in the marketing and promotion of programming efforts to include, but not limited to: print media, news media, social media, and multi-media efforts.
• Effectively maintain existing professional relationships with other agencies, organizations and businesses that promote effective communication and facilitate continued programming efforts.
• Provide administrative assistance in the completion of reports as required by the funding sources and/or the Association.
• Under the direction of the Afterschool Program Coordinator/Manager, coordinate and assist with program projects and program outreach efforts as instructed per already established program parameters.

Professional Improvement and Other Duties as Assigned - 5%

• Collaborate in activities that are in general support of Cornell Cooperative Extension including but not limited to attendance at staff meetings, timely reporting of expenses, working with other staff, general marketing of Extension programs and other duties as assigned.
• In cooperation with Supervisor and/or Executive Director, jointly develop and pursue a professional development plan as a means to increase competencies relative to position accountabilities and to address changes in programming and association priorities.
• Participate in required trainings to meet School Age Child Care (SACC) and Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) licensing regulations.

Health and Safety - Applied to all duties and functions.

• Be familiar and strive to follow any applicable federal, state, local regulations, association health and safety policy/procedure/requirement and standard.
• Act proactively to prevent accidents/injuries and communicate hazards to supervisors when identified.
• Support the association to maintain a safe working environment.

EEO/EPO and Policy - Applied to all duties and functions.

• Contribute to the overall success of the organization by performing all assigned duties in a professional, timely, and accurate manner.
• Assist the Cornell Cooperative Extension system in reaching out to diverse audiences.
• Be aware of, and adhere to, established Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Jefferson County policies and procedures.
• Appreciate and embrace diversity in all interactions with clientele, staff, volunteers and the public.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

Job Title

Association Tmp Program

Level

No Grade - Hourly

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Company

Contact Name:

Jerilynn Cross

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Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. Individuals who bring a diverse perspective and are supportive of diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.

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