Youth Tutoring and Activities Assistant

Organization: Neighborhood House

Website: Neighborhood House

Title: Youth Tutoring and Activities Assistant 

Location: Auburn, Washington

Compensation: $11.61-$12.88/hour

Description:
The Youth Tutoring and Activities Assistant is responsible for supporting the Youth Tutoring Coordinator to provide school-age youth with homework tutoring, social and personal development activities, literacy development and arts enrichment, and community service projects and volunteer opportunities. The Assistant will aid the Coordinator to ensure the program effectively meets its goals and objectives. This may involve working independently with individual or groups of youth. This position is located in Auburn, WA.

Responsibilities
Assists Youth Tutoring Coordinator with preparation of activities, lessons and materials.
Assists in the preparation and maintenance of the center before, during and after programs.
Assists students with reading, math and other learning activities.
Assists students with projects and “enrichment” activities.
Assists with occasional off-site field trips and service projects.
Monitors computer lab and assists with technology-related projects.
Acts as a positive role model to youth, grades K-12.
Maintains a safe, respectful, and engaging learning environment.
Assist with communication with parents.
Assist with service documentation and record keeping.
Perform other duties as assigned.  

Qualifications:
Experience working with children/youth
Highly positive and enthusiastic style capable of motivating others.
Ability and commitment to be a good role model.
Ability to articulate the value of education and learning.
Knowledge and ability to assist students with their school work; secondary-level academic knowledge preferred.
Ability to work as a team member in a multicultural organization and community.
Knowledge of key computer applications (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet, etc.).
Must be self-starter, dependable, have strong problem-solving skills and the ability to use good judgment as necessary.
Willingness to comply with established agency performance standards, which require productivity/personal responsibility, client/customer service-orientation and the maintenance of a professional demeanor.
Washington State Patrol background and National Sex Offender Registry clearance.
Must complete First Aid certification, CPR certification, Child Abuse training and attain a Food Handlers Permit within 60 days of placement
Bilingual ability in Russian preferred.  

To Apply:
Submit targeted cover letter, agency application and resume. Agency applications can be downloaded (www.nhwa.org) or picked up at the address below. Only applicants considered for interviews will be contacted. Applicants may FAX their materials to 206-461-3857, or mail to:

Neighborhood House
905 Spruce St., Suite 200
Seattle, WA 98104
Attn: HR Manager

For More Information
Inquiries may be directed to Human Resources at 206-461-8430 or by e-mail to nhjobs@nhwa.org  


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