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If you love working with Pre-K kids, our South Knox Elementary Club location needs a youth development associate! Summary: The Pre-K Staff Youth Development Associate implements exciting activities and lessons to Pre-K club members to promote afterschool learning opportunities in a fun and safe environment. Primary Responsibilities: * Assist with teaching the fundamental concepts Pre-K club members need to know for kindergarten, such as identifying numbers and letters, socializing well with others, and working effectively in a classroom structure.
* Help provide them with the necessary tools in social/emotional, physical, cognitive, and language skills to better prepare them for Kindergarten
* Create opportunities for hands-on methods of learning, such as artistic expression, free play, and storytelling
* Assist with lesson planning that addresses early childhood education requirements
* Instill a sense of respect and discipline, so that club members work effectively in a classroom setting
* Ensure activity rooms is clean, safe, and well-organized
* Communicate with parents and teachers to ensure that each club member is progressing according to their needs Additional Responsibilities: * Maintain cleanliness and organization of the Club per state organization and center standards.
* Provide meals to youth per United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) standards.
* Provide mild disciplinary action to youth.
* Attend Club programs, activities, field trips, and other special events.
* Help oversee volunteers serving within the club.