WE WIN INSTITUTE, INC Youth Specialist : Licensed Teacher minneapollis, MN · Full time Company website

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WE WIN primarily serves youth ages 5-18. We offer year-round programs that provide academic and social support that utilizes a multi-cultural and afro-centric approach to education and academic success.

Our programs provide:

• Knowledge of culture and history;

• Assistance with academics;

• Community service;

• Changing values and behaviors – Leadership; Health; Conflict Resolution; Self-Esteem;

• Respect for self, families, and community;

• Parent involvement;

• Positive adult relationships.

The program objectives of the Rites of Passage programs are straightforward and simple to continue to reduce the high levels of unexcused absences, suspensions, tardiness, and truancy of student participants in the Rites of Passage programs.

WE WIN utilizes a culturally-specific and culturally-driven approach to education and behavior change. We recognize that the academic and social problems of African American students are connected – that it is difficult to address academic and social problems without addressing the social and personal problems of the students. The pedagogical approach of WE WIN supplements our academic program with classes and activities on African and African American history, culture, and traditions; community service; and adult mentors from the community.

Under the supervision of the Youth Specialist Coordinator, your role will involve planning and conducting weekly lesson plans and activities. You will also be accountable for enforcing rules, exhibiting positive behavior, organizing recreational events, fostering engagement, and facilitating healthy social relationships. Your duties include ensuring assigning youth workers to assist in the cleanliness of the facilities and supervising various activities.

Expectations & Responsibilities

• Arrive on time
• Enter all hours daily in the attendance log.
• Offer full attention during time with youth. (keep cell phone use to minimum, unless using as a tool with the youth)
• Plan and submit weekly lesson plans by the Wednesday of the upcoming week planning for.
• Attend all program related meetings.
• Supervise the children of all after school/summer programs.
• Have program material ready for the program before students arrive (reading materials and activities set up and orderly). 
• Assign tasks for daily food preparation if needed for the youth to help with Garden/Elder Coordinator.
• Ensure youth mentors/volunteers vacuum, all the tables must be washed down, and the door knobs sprayed and cleaned, before students arrive and when the program is over. All rooms must be checked to assure that there are no loose papers and that everything is orderly.
• All bathrooms must be checked daily before and after the program.  All papers picked up, floors swept or vacuumed and rooms clean.
• Responsible for daily program attendance and documented in an attendance book. 
• Cooperate with and follow the direction of the Executive Director and Youth Specialist Coordinator. 
• Participate in programming/ oversee daily programming. 
• Troubleshooting with youth mentor staff, youth and parent issues.
• Responsible for keeping order in the space at all times.  Students are never left alone for any reason.  We will discuss WE WIN management weekly.  If you need help, always ask the Executive Director or Youth Specialist Coordinator for help.
• Use “I” statements when addressing concerns of students and parents.
• Implement agreed upon WE WIN curriculum.  
• Develop a personal relationship with all the youth and parents.
• Be familiar with all WE WIN materials.  You need to know the history of WE WIN, the mission, our purpose, and what we stand for.  
• You must dress appropriately, See Dress Code for reference. 
• Attend all staff meetings and other duties.
• Perform all other duties as assigned