Job Description

Job Location Sacramento Regional Program Center - Sacramento, CA 95819 Position Type Seasonal Salary Range $25.00 - $25.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage Up to 50% Job Shift Day

As a member of the Girl Scouts Heart of Central California (GSHCC) After-School Programming team, the incumbent will play a key role in preparing and delivering Girl Scouts After-School Club programming to elementary-age school girls.

• Prepares and delivers Girl Scouts After-School Clubs programming in after-school settings at assigned locations throughout the 18 county Council area.
• Attend all facilitator trainings and weekly meetings as scheduled.
• Maintain and update accurate online and physical records. May include (but not be limited to): attendance records (sign-in and sign-out sheets), behavior management documentation, registration forms, session overviews, and other online documentation as required.
• Act as a strong role model for participants, with an emphasis on developing self-confidence and social-emotional skills, using their voices for positive change, and making the world a better place through volunteerism.
• Promote inclusivity by accepting girls from all racial, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds, age and ability levels.
• Follow Girl Scout health, safety, and program standards and personnel policies.
• Work cooperatively within a team environment (that includes Girl Scouts After-School Clubs staff and other facilitators).
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians, encouraging them to become actively involved with the Girl Scouts program.
• Communicate proactively with after-school program staff about program plans to build awareness and create buy-in.
• Address any behavior problems by employing appropriate measures.
• Work with a different group each day and be prepared to use a personal vehicle to travel to a different school site daily.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant work or education, including experience working with youth.
• Preferred, not required: Bachelor’s degree, OR complete minimum child development credits (12), OR meet the state instructional aide requirements AND pass the instructional aide exam.
• Minimum age of 18 years old.
• Ability to work with children in at-risk environments.
• Demonstrate a commitment to recognize and respect the many forms of diversity.
• Demonstrated good judgment, flexibility, enthusiasm, and patience.
• Bilingual skills a plus.
• Have reliable form of transportation; minimum one year of driving experience; good driving record; proof of insurance.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Able to lift and carry 25 pounds.

WORK HOUR/TRAVEL

• Willingness to work a flexible schedule and travel as required.
• Hours covered 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (between team)
• Willingness to work many evenings and weekends

OTHER WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work with a staff regional team to assist each other in reaching department goals.