Description

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TITLE: All STARS Program Leader
DEPARTMENT: All STARS
CLASSIFICATION: Regular Part-time 62.5% (25 Hours per Week)
REPORTS TO: All STARS Program Coordinator
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
SALARY: $15.23 per hour + Fringe Benefits
SUPERVISES: None

POSITION AVAILABLE: 8/16/10
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 07/20/10

SCOPE AND CHALLENGES
The All STARS Program Leader is a dynamic staff person who is able work directly with middle school age girls to spark academic achievement, motivation, confidence, persistence, and leadership. The All STARS Program Leader is responsible for delivering a four or five day per week, after school program for girls attending school in Oakland or San Leandro. Girls Inc.’s All STARS program focuses on the following areas: community involvement; technology; health; leadership; sports and fitness; and academic achievement. A Girls Inc. Program Leader is professional, creative, flexible, fun, able to communicate with both girls and adults, and is passionate about working with middle school age girls.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Meet with a group of 15+ girls four or five days per week after school to implement the All STARS program.
• Create a safe, respectful youth development-learning environment.
• Plan and deliver age appropriate, informal learning curriculum in the areas of technology, sisterhood, leadership, sports, fitness, health, community involvement, and academic achievement.
• Collaborate with other program staff to create weekly activity plans.
• Provide daily homework assistance.
• Facilitate independence, conflict resolution, and positive risk-taking in girls.
• Participate in occasional evening or weekend events with participants and their families.
• Work closely with Program Coordinator and school site staff to track participants’ progress.
• Work as a team member with Coordinator, Program Manager, and other Leaders.
• Communicate with families, teachers, and volunteers.
• Participate in weekly staff development, consultation, training, and team meetings.
• Supervise volunteers during the program.
• Maintain organization of classroom and communal supplies and paperwork
• Effectively utilize prep time to prepare for activities and classroom observation

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
• One year experience working with middle school aged students required.
• Experience working in single-sex, gender-equity programs preferred.
• Experience working with diverse communities required.
• Ability to spark curiosity, creativity, and confidence in young girls.
• A valid California Drivers License, access to a reliable vehicle and proof of automobile liability insurance with minimum policy requirements established by Girls Inc.
• Background clearance from the Department of Justice
• Ability to bend, lift, and move up to 20 lbs.
• Employment is contingent upon showing proof of 48 college units or passing the Instructors Aid test.
• Bilingual Spanish Required.

BENEFITS: Employer pays a portion of standard medical plan and provides vacation, sick, and holiday pay.

OTHER BENEFITS AVAILABLE: Dental, Voluntary Life, and Vision available at the employee’s expense and the ability to participate in the 403(B) and Flexible Savings Account.

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