Teen Program Coordinator - Buckner International

About the Role

As the Teen Program Coordinator at the West Dallas Ranger's Academy, you shine hope by development and implementing program structure and design for the Teen programs. Provide environment of consistent supervision and guidance for youth ages 13-17.  Supervise program staff to ensure compliance with monitoring standards and Buckner's mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures.  

What You'll Do

As a member of our team, you will have an impact on our program participants through accomplishment of the following responsibilities:

• Provide training for students ages 13-17 on various job and life skills including but not limited to career exploration, leadership, communication, marketing, computer/technical skills, character development, goal setting, and educational success.
• Design, develop and implement a holistic teen program which provides challenging enrichment activities in a meaningful and interactive context and provides opportunities for youth development. Include all aspects of the curriculum to be used for the program including but not limited to program structure, community partnerships, overall goals, daily projects, workshops and guest speakers, evaluation tools, and marketing needs.
• Provide environment that stimulates self-confidence, personal expression, culturally sensitivity, trust and a respect for others. Remain attentive to the physical, emotional, spiritual and academic growth of youth participating in program. 
• Guide learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establish clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects to communicate objectives to students.
• Organize, schedule and implement program of study adapted to meet the individual needs, interests and abilities of the student population. Utilize current and relevant subject matter, including curricula used by other community programs and organizations adapted to students identified needs.
• Ensure classroom environment is conducive to learning and appropriate to maturity and interest level of the students. Monitor student learning and pace instruction accordingly.  Ensure expectations and standards are explained and understood by students and parents.
• Provide ongoing evaluation for student progress through daily supervision, assignments and pre-and post-testing. Provide progress reports as required.
• Develop and implement systems for family involvement and engagement in the program. Conduct regular parent meetings.
• Assist in developing and implementing policies and rules governing student performance and conduct in the classroom.
• Encourage students to maintain appropriate standards of classroom behavior and apply those standards in a fair and consistent manner.
• Coordinate programming with other staff members as needed to assist students to meet learning objectives. Allow access to a variety of FHC resources and facilities to provide experience in reception area, resale shop, computer lab, etc.

What You'll Bring to the Team

To be successful in this role and a great addition to our team we need you to come with the following:

• High School Diploma (or G.E.D.) required. 
• Minimum of 2 years prior related experience working with children and families.
• Prior related program and staff management experience required.
• Requires ability to effectively manage personnel; requires administrative skills to include but not limited to staff selection, development, motivation, scheduling, and evaluation.
• Requires ability to develop, implement and deliver curriculum-based training.
• Requires ability to drive assigned vehicle(s) or personal vehicle, with appropriate state license, following all laws applicable; must provide proof of liability insurance and must be eligible to be insured under Buckner's insurance policy. Must be age 21 or older to drive on behalf of Buckner.
• Shining hope in others. (Your friendly attitude and willingness to learn is more important than a year's experience!)

Preferred Qualifications

In addition to the amazing qualifications and experiences listed above, if we had our say, we would also look for:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field preferred.
• A commitment to your own professional growth and development to enhance program services.
• A willingness and desire to build and maintain excellent working relationships with your co-workers, volunteers, and the community that we rely on to support our programs.

Our 5 STARS Perks:

• Medical and Dental benefits for associates and their eligible dependents.
• Payactiv, early access paid wages
• Life insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability benefits.
• Paid Time Off and Holidays.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Retirement Savings Plan.
• The 5 STARS Fun Benefit: encourages employees to spread good cheer to their co-workers and others, creating a happy, healthy environment for all!

Benefits eligibility is based on number of hours worked each week.

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