Enrichment Instructor- Urban Arts/Photography (San Fernando)

Oct. 21, 2011

Los Angeles, CA

Confidential

JOB TITLE: Enrichment Instructor

PROGRAM: Youth Services

STATUS: Part-Time

REPORTS TO: Enrichment Project Specialist and the school's Site Coordinator

HISTORY and MISSION

The Youth Policy Institute (YPI) provides education, training and technology services to lift low-income families out of poverty. Since 2001, YPI has accomplished this by serving families in Los Angeles at 95 sites throughout the city. YPI has an annual budget of $34 million (including affiliated charter schools) and offers families education and training resources in the areas of afterschool, job training, early childhood education, physical education, adult literacy and ESL, computer literacy, charter schools, and college preparation. YPI also supports efforts to boost the capacity and effectiveness of small grassroots nonprofits that provide essential services for youth. Each year, YPI helps more than 30,000 youth and adults each year through these programs

SUMMARY

Youth Policy Institute (YPI) is seeking enrichment specialists for their elementary, middle, and high school Youth Services programs. Positions desired within this bracket are: music (DJ, guitar, drums, and voice), film, contemporary/urban art, dance, ceramics, theater, fashion, jewelry design, photography, makeup artistry, computer graphics and design. The desired incumbent will work with up to twenty students at the designated school site, and report to the Enrichment Project Specialist and the school's Site Coordinator. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Create and implement exciting, educational lessons that are linked with the California State Standards, and to career and/or internship opportunities.

Submit weekly lesson plans

Facilitate, supervise, and maintain at least twenty students per class

Maintain required student enrollment and attendance to meet grant requirements and maximum participation throughout the duration of program

Build relationships with students, parents, and administration.

Adhere to appropriate dress code, sportsmanship during program activities

Work in collaboration with the afterschool Site Coordinator and other supervisory staff

Promote and Market for program.

Comply with YPI Youth Services policy.

Attend required trainings, workshops, and monthly meetings on and off-site

Develop and maintain positive relationships with school staff, parents, and participants

Adhere to workplace safety guidelines

Supervise playground activities but not engage in the play

Handle other responsibilities as required and/or assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma. Certification, training and/or work experience in specified program.

Must present copy of high school diploma as well as proof of certification or training if hired

Previous experience with elementary, middle and/or high school students

Knowledge of lesson planning and classroom management

Ability to work independently, self-starter, enthusiastic, flexible

Must have access to reliable transportation to arrive to work site at scheduled time consistently. If applicable, will be required to provide proof of current California driver license, acceptable driving record (current DMV H6 printout), and current liability auto insurance.

Ability to work with varied populations ES, MS, HS

Strong organizational skills and deadline oriented

Must be familiar with Microsoft Office and Internet

Enthusiasm and motivation to work with youth population

Flexible schedule for marketing, promotion, and outreach

Prior work experience within the student population

Plan and coordinate a showcase of student work

Must pass a criminal background check (Live Scan fingerprinting) prior to beginning employment with children

Must present proof of negative Tuberculosis skin test (Mantoux) prior to beginning employment dated within 60 days prior to start date

Must complete CPR/First Aid certification within 90 days of employment

Able to work some evenings and weekends

Bilingual Spanish a plus

LOCATION

San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles areas

COMPENSATION

Competitive pay rate commensurate with experience

WORK SCHEDULE:

Part-time, primarily after school, hours vary per school site.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Visit www.ypiusa.org and apply online

YPI's mission is to "Create opportunities for low-income families and communities through technology, education and training services".

EOE

www.ypiusa.org