[YEP-DC] LAYC Career Academy Program Assistant

LAYC Career Academy Program Assistant

Overview: The LAYC Career Academy is seeking a energetic, professional, and organized program assistant to join us in the creation of an exciting new educational community. 

School Description:

The LAYC Career Academy sets high expectations for disconnected youth, 16-24 years of age, by providing a college preparatory GED curriculum and the opportunity to gain college credits before graduation.  The school is built upon the central beliefs that:

·         All youth can and must obtain either a college degree or industry-recognized credential.

·         Students grow by recognizing their own strengths, using them to overcome obstacles, and setting and achieving ambitious academic and career goals.

·         Disconnected youth will succeed academically and personally with the help of high-quality, culturally appropriate education and support services.   

All graduates will complete a college preparatory curriculum that is aligned to Common Core State Standards and pass the GED exam.  Students will also achieve one of three outcomes before graduating:  become a Medical Assistant; become an A+ Certified Computer Hardware Technician; or complete six college credits through the Career Academy's partnership with the Community College of the District of Columbia. 

The LAYC Career Academy will open in the Columbia Heights neighborhood of Washington DC in the fall of 2012 with 100 students and eleven teachers, growing to a full enrollment of 200 students and eighteen teachers in the fall of 2014.  For more information, please visit www.laycca.org.

The LAYC Career Academy was founded by the Latin American Youth Center (LAYC), www.layc-dc.org. The LAYC Family of Organizations is a network of youth centers, charter schools, and social enterprises with a shared commitment to helping youth become successful and happy young adults with the skills they need to succeed educationally, professionally, and personally. 

Characteristics of Ideal Program Assistant:

Superior Organizational Skills

·         Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks at one time

·         Experience working independently as well as with a team

·         Able to prioritize a high volume of tasks

·         Pays close attention to detail.

Great People Skills

·         Communicates clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing

·         Works successfully with youth and adults from diverse backgrounds

·         Excellent phone etiquette and people skills

·         Proven ability to work as a member of a team

·         Professional and enthusiastic demeanor

Strong Commitment to Mission

·         Shares excitement for the mission of the school and opportunity to work with this innovative new education model

·         Commitment to the tenets of positive youth development, and to meet the needs of every youth in a diverse population

·         Treats every adult and student with respect, dignity, and understanding

·         A passion for education and interest in exploring a career in the field

Ongoing Responsibilities:

·         Assist the Principal, Operations Manager and Executive Director in carrying out the functions of their positions

·         Data entry such as updating and maintaining student files

·         Greet visitors and students and answer questions or direct them properly

·         Process incoming and outgoing mail

·         Organize and help with school events

·         Responsible for maintaining and ordering office supplies

·         Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

·         Bachelor's degree or a minimum of two years experience in a school or office environment

·         Excellent organizational skills

·         Flexibility, commitment, and enthusiasm

·         Punctual

·         Spanish fluency is beneficial but not required

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