ELP Paraeducator for Dunlap Only

Community Youth Ministries•Dunlap, CA

4d•$18 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Community Youth Ministries (CYM) of Reedley, CA is looking to hire a part-time Dunlap ELP Paraeducator . Are you looking for a part-time job in education where you can make a big impact in your community ? Do you have a special love for helping others? Would you like an opportunity to work with amazing people in a learning environment "where potential meets opportunity"? This position earns $18.44- $22.02/hour , depending on experience. We also offer a 403(b)-retirement plan . If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today! You MUST have a paraeducator certificate or 48 college units already completed to apply for this job ABOUT COMMUNITY YOUTH MINISTRIES (CYM) Started in 1992 as a collaborative effort of 15 local churches to provide positive alternate activities for area youth, we are a 501(c)(3) that partners with local organizations, schools, and churches to empower and strengthen youth through various programs including after school programming. We serve youth in multiple cities throughout California's San Joaquin Valley, including Reedley, Orange Cove, Dinuba, South West Fresno, and Caruthers. Currently, we run 17 after-school programs in the Kings Canyon Unified School District. We are passionate advocates for youth, upholding a culture of integrity, kindness, and responsibility. This extends to our fantastic work culture where our exceptional employees have the satisfaction of working together as a team and seeing lives transformed through increased opportunities in the areas of leadership development, goal achievement, education, community services, vocational training, and spiritual growth. A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PART-TIME ELP PARAEDUCATOR As an ELP Paraeducator, you get to help facilitate the physical, social, and emotional growth of students through after-school programming. You help provide age-appropriate enrichment activities in a wide array of subjects. While building positive relationships with and between students, you ensure a safe environment during those after-school hours. You enjoy working with students and staff. Before students arrive, you help plan activities and prepare equipment. Week after week, you keep the passion for learning alive through fun and engaging activities. Students feel valued as you encourage them and praise their individual abilities. You provide consistent supervision at all times, employing effective group management techniques and using appropriate positive discipline. As a role model, you are professional and always set a good example. You feel great about igniting the light within each student by providing them with opportunities to reach their full potential, in order to create stronger students, stronger families, and stronger communities.

Requirements

48+ completed college units OR a paraeducator certificate
Passion for instilling a love of learning in young people
excellent communication and interpersonal skills
punctual and reliable
resolve conflicts in a positive and restorative manner
a team player
a positive attitude and knack for managing groups of children
organized and able to prioritize tasks effectively
fingerprint clearances from DOJ & FBI for all employees who work with students

Responsibilities

help facilitate the physical, social, and emotional growth of students through after-school programming
help provide age-appropriate enrichment activities in a wide array of subjects
ensure a safe environment during those after-school hours
help plan activities and prepare equipment
provide consistent supervision at all times
employ effective group management techniques and using appropriate positive discipline
be professional and always set a good example