Job Title: Team Leader
Organization: Citizen Schools
Location: Houston, TX
Salary: $12/hour
PT Regular
 
Job Description:
Citizen Schools seeks talented, enthusiastic, and diverse candidates to
serve as part-time Team Leaders with middle school students in our
after-school programs.
 
Team Leaders are essential to the success of the Citizen Schools program.
These engaging, dedicated and caring adults work closely with middle school
students and their families to help transform lives. Each Team Leader leads
a team of approximately 8-12 students, supporting their academic achievement
by facilitating hands-on, apprenticeship learning activities led by
community volunteers. The Citizen Schools program offers Team Leaders the
opportunity to engage in a diverse range of experiences and hands-on
leadership development, building on the varied backgrounds and potential of
these educators and community builders.
 
*Team Leader Roles*
YOUTH DEVELOPER - Team Leaders build strong relationships with their
students, engage weekly with families and teachers, and serve as mentors and
role-models to middle school students. They have an impact on students by
helping them develop leadership ability, teamwork skills and confidence in
what they can accomplish.
 
ACADEMIC COACH - Team Leaders help students develop tools to be more
successful in the classroom. They guide students through curricula designed
to increase their Math and English skills, proficiency in test-taking,
note-taking and organizational skills, and support homework completion.
 
APPRENTICESHIP LEADER/SUPPORTER - Team Leaders provide support and
assistance to Citizen Teachers, community volunteers who share their
professional skills or personal interests with students through ten-week
hands-on learning projects called apprenticeships. Team Leaders help
Citizen Teachers produce engaging lesson plans, manage student behavior, and
support preparation for WOW!s - authentic products, performances or
presentations created by students and celebrated by the community.
 
*Team Leader Qualifications*
Successful applicants will possess a range of attributes, including:
** Demonstrated experience with and commitment to education and
community-based learning
** Relevant experience working with children and demonstrated ability to
engage children
** Proven ability to engage and organize peers and other adults to meet
program goals
** Strong verbal and written communication skills
** Demonstrated time and project management skills in a fast-paced
environment
** Demonstrated commitment to teamwork and collaboration with diverse
groups of people
** Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback; open to coaching
** Embodiment of Citizen Schools values: Pride, Joy, Respect, Courage,
Teamwork, Perseverance, and Vision
** Sense of humor
** Proficiency in Spanish a plus
 
*Team Leader Schedule*
Citizen Schools Texas runs four programs in Houston. Interested applicants
must be available to work approximately 20-25 hours/week, and be able to
commit to availability from 2:30PM  6:30PM Monday - Friday to be eligible
for hire in Houston. Positions will begin in August 2008.
 
*Team Leader Compensation and Benefits*
Team Leaders hourly rate starts at $12 per hour, and typically increases
for Team Leaders who work with Citizen Schools for multiple semesters. Team
Leaders receive extensive training and will have opportunities for
professional development and growth with the organization. In addition,
compensation for most Team Leaders includes health benefits, 403B, and
vacation time.
 
*About Citizen Schools*
Citizen Schools is a leading national nonprofit provider of out-of-school
learning programs for students in 6th, 7th and 8th-grade. We uniquely
mobilize caring adults of all pursuits and professions to be full partners
in education. These adult volunteers tap their expertise to teach hands-on
learning projects that have real-world relevance and emphasize marketable
skills. Our programs also include activities that build academic,
leadership, and study skills, preparing adolescents for achievement in high
school, college, the workforce and civic life.
 
Citizen Schools is an equal opportunity employer.
 
How to Apply:
If you feel you meet the criteria for the Team Leader position and are
interested in applying, please complete the Team Leader application form on
our website at http://citizenschools.org/careers/teamleader.cfm.
Organization Web Site: www.citizenschools.org
 
Email replies to: kathrynnash@citizenschools.org