Arts and Crafts Specialty Program Leader – Meadowood

Program Description: 

MSCR operates Meadowood Neighborhood Center in collaboration with the City of Madison on Madison’s southwest side, in the Meadowood Shopping Center. The purpose of the Meadowood Neighborhood Center is to provide: a safe, supervised place for youth during afterschool and evening hours; space for neighbors to socialize, and space for MSCR programs such as arts, fitness and much more.  This position will work directly with our youth afterschool programs and may cross over into other program areas as needed or assigned.

Job Description & Duties:

The following duties are normal for this position.  They are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.  Other duties may be required and assigned:

• Develop and facilitate arts and craft activities, projects and events with youth.
• Supervision of participants using the center, specifically the youth.
• Plan, prepare & implement arts and craft activities and special events utilizing participant input with interest and enthusiasm.
• Complete and facilitate lesson plans for various age groups ranging K – 12th grade.
• Communicate with participants in an age-appropriate, relaxed and respectful manner.
• Know the location of all participants at all times; be aware of the youth activity.
• Know what is happening at the center
• Educate participants and encourage rules consistently.
• Encourage the development of autonomy, self regulation, and respect for self and others.
• Maintain professionalism and respect for participant when managing behavior, serve as a role model in both interactions and behavior.
• Anticipate problems and redirect participant before problems occur.
• Inform Youth Program Director and Assistant Director of your daily activity plans.
• Seek approval and support form supervisors when planning special events or activities outside of the normal schedule and locations.
• Communicate and function as a team with all staff at the center in a professional manner.
• Greet all users at the center in a positive manner.
• Communicate concerns to supervisors in a constructive and respectful manner.
• Attend staff meetings, trainings/in-services as required.
• Contribute positively to the center.

• Locations MSCR Meadowood Neighborhood Center
• Start Date 06/10/2024
• Hours a Week:

   35 hours per week.

• Work Hours:

  Mon – Fri 11am – 6pm and/or Tues – Thurs 6pm – 8:15pm.

• Pay Rate:

  $16 per hour.

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or equivalent (high school student exempt from this).
  • Experience working with children, families and youth.
  • Experience with arts and craft (paints, graphics, drawing, scrapbooking etc.)
  • Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with racially and culturally diverse youth, staff, parents, business owners, school staff and the community.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience working with youth and families from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds.
  • Excellent problem solving abilities and conflict resolution skills.
  • Ability to perform when confronted with emergency, unusual and/or crisis situations.
  • Experience working, volunteering or attending community programs.
  • Bilingual (Spanish/Hmong/ASL).
• Other Information:

  Portfolio or presentation of work will be requested for interview.

  For more information about the position, please contact Tauri Robinson at ltrobinson@madison.k12.wi.us.

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