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Job Title: Program Educator

Classification: Part Time; hourly (“as needed”; average 10-20 hours/month; 46 weeks/year)

Reports to: PYI Program Director

Position Description:

Penn’s Youth Initiative, Inc. (PYI), a 501c3 education nonprofit, resources schools and youth organizations for social and emotional wellness and risk avoidance skills through quality relationship education. By utilizing an evidence-based curriculum backed by medical research and social science, PYI aims to engage young people through dynamic, interactive presentations that are light-hearted, affirming and developmentally age-appropriate.

Primary Functions:

The Program Educator will serve in a pivotal role, working to provide PYI programming in the FAY (Franklin, Adams, & York Counties) region, delivering in-person presentations to schools and youth organizations. This individual will aid PYI by serving one county of choice, targeting high-risk populations in school districts and youth organizations. Occasional services to neighboring counties may be requested. Reliable transportation is a must.

PYI will train and mentor this individual during a probationary period of 3 months.

Job Duties:

• Prepare lesson plans and deliver presentations using REAL Essentials (RE).
• Deliver PYI presentations to 5th -12th grade students in school districts, youth organizations and other at-risk youth populations.
• Foster a positive, professional presence within the community.
• Follow protocols to collect and enter performance measure data.

Professional Development:

Committed to seeking and participating in training and educational opportunities to enhance and develop skill sets important for this position.

Qualifications:

• Passionately committed to teaching the optimal health model to youth.
• High school diploma or equivalent (college degree preferred).
• Teaching experience with excellent recommendations.
• The ability to prepare and teach lesson plans within a timely manner.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Dependable, stable, and capable of following through on commitments.
• Excellent technological, oral and written communication skills.
• Adept with current technology and able to learn new skills. Proficient in Word, Zoom, Power Point and Prezi preferred.
• Must exhibit a high degree of respect for all students, regardless of age, religion, ethnicity, gender or socio-economic background.
• Self-starter and able to develop and execute plans with minimal supervision.
• Exhibits excellent problem-solving abilities and organization skills.
• Exhibits excellent team orientation and relationship skills.
• Flexible schedule and dependable transportation.

Upon hire, ability to secure Child Abuse Clearance, State Police Clearance and FBI Fingerprinting and Criminal Background Check. On an annual basis, participate in training for mandated reporting of child abuse.

Physical Demands:

Activities in performance of duties include sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, lifting to 25lbs, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, keystroking on a keyboard or similar device, talking, hearing and seeing.