Elementary Program Leader

Organization Overview For 50 years, Bayview has supported its culturally diverse, low-income families in realizing their aspirations by providing affordable housing, fostering cultural pride and building community through the arts, education, and recreation. Bayview’s uniquely effective combination of housing and broad array of services helps end intergenerational poverty, ensures children succeed in school, contributes to a stronger economy and helps create a more equitable Madison. For more information, go to https://bayviewfoundation.org. Bayview started construction on the first phase of a three year redevelopment plan that includes the building of 130 new units of housing, an 11,500 square foot community center and additional play, gathering and garden spaces to serve Bayview residents and the broader community. The new Bayview, to be completed by the end of 2024, will be a model of community and affordable housing development grounded in amplifying resident voice, addressing and responding to their needs, priorities and desires and supporting community health and wellness. Duties and Responsibilities Supervise children ages 6-11 throughout the after-school program Plan, facilitate and/or support a variety of activities, including arts, cooking, science, and sports Provide tutoring and homework assistance Develop and maintain positive relationships with all children Implement positive behavior support strategies Organize, clean, and set up space and supplies Collaborate and communicate with program staff Assist with meal and snack preparation and serving Communicate with parents/caregivers and report on program activities and children’s participation Direct and support volunteers and program partners Qualifications Past professional experience working with school age children from diverse backgrounds Skilled in supervising and facilitating lessons with children of various ages Ability to cultivate and maintain positive relationships with children, families, and other staff Ability to provide children with behavioral guidance and conflict resolution skills First Aid/CPR certified or willing to learn Understanding and appreciation of ethnically and culturally diverse populations Maturity, positivity, and creativity Bilingual in Hmong and/or Spanish a plus Flexibility to work some extended hours Applicants must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or GED, and pass a criminal background check prior to hiring Requirements Computer Skills/Software: Extremely proficient Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, & PowerPoint; Google applications like Gmail, Docs, Sheets, & Calendar Ability to maintain confidentiality when working with program participants and information Possession of valid driver’s license Ability to lift up to 30 pounds Hours and Compensation The Elementary Program Leader is a 20 hr/week position. The schedule for this position is 12:45pm-4:15 pm on Mondays, and 2:15pm-6:15pm Tuesday-Thursday, and 1:00pm-5:15pm on Fridays. Pay rate starts at $17 per hr but can be higher depending on experience. To Apply Submit the following application materials to Bayview Foundation, Inc. at employment(at)bayviewfoundation.org and include “Elementary Program Leader” in the subject line: Resume Cover letter describing your experience and qualifications Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and continued to be accepted until the position is filled. The start date for this position is expected to be the week of August 28th. No faxes or phone calls. Job Type: Part-time Pay: From $17.00 per hour Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday Experience: Childcare: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: First Aid Certification (Preferred) CPR Certification (Preferred) Work Location: In person