Achievers/Gear Up Coordinator Position Available In Montgomery, Alabama
Tallo's Job Summary: The Achievers/Gear Up Coordinator position at the Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Montgomery in Montgomery, AL offers $20 an hour. This role involves facilitating academic support and early college/career activities for middle and high school students, leading lower-level staff, and collaborating with program directors and counselors. Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree and experience in education. Contact Natasha Foster to apply.
Job Description
Achievers/Gear Up Coordinator Young Men’s Christian Association of Greater Montgomery Montgomery, AL Job Details $20 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Mid-level Bachelor’s degree Computer skills Full Job Description This position will help facilitate GEAR UP academic support and early college/career activities, programs, events and services for middle and high schools students in order to increase access to higher education to educationally and economically disadvantaged students; provides lead-level guidance to lower-level GEAR UP staff and may lead the work of student workers. This position must be filled by Academic teachers. Essential Responsibilities Developing appropriate lessons, activities and field trips that includes bi-monthly meetings. Collaborate with Program Director, and Counselors to ensure that objectives are reached. Maintaining accurate records including attendance sheets, surveys, and staff logs. Maintaining an organized and efficient meeting room space. Adhering to all Gear Up and district professional expectations and compliance issues. Creating a positive, achievement-oriented, organized, and engaging learning environment. Motivating and holding students to high academic and behavioral expectations. Providing consistent rewards and/or consequences for scholar behavior grounded in positive discipline. Empowering students to make positive choices and serving as a role model. Being accountable for meeting students’ individual academic and instructional needs. Ensuring enrichment and academic goals are met for each scholar. Creating and directing project-based learning Supervising students during guest speaker engagements, field trips, and scheduled workshops. Knowledge, Skills & Abilitie s Must be able to articulate and communicate effectively while instructing participants Must have a positive attitude and ability to work independently Content area expertise Ability to identify student learning needs and deliver appropriately Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adjust and adapt instructional strategies. Evidence of efficacy and willingness to be a team player Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in related field Commitment to teamwork and collaboration with diverse populations. Desire to work with middle school students and their families in under-resourced communities. Outstanding verbal, written, and technological (computer/internet) skills. Ability to build relationships and influence students, staff, community members & families. Demonstrate leadership ability. Committed to the goals of the program and approach. To apply submit an resume and references to or contact Natasha Foster at 334-219-4586. The YMCA of Greater Montgomery is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Employment is subject to a background check.