Youth Educator

GROUP LEADER: Educators are responsible for co-leading a chavura, or group, of 10-15 children every other Sunday. Counselors set the tone of the group through team-building games, fun beginning-of-day and end-of-day rituals, listening circles and more. Depending on the size and needs of the group, counselors have the support of their co-counselors and the Youth Educational Programs Manager. Counselors are responsible for setting and upholding standards of safety and respect within the group.

PROGRAM / ACTIVITY LEADER: Educators facilitate activities throughout the day including chavura time which involves direct teaching on the themes of each session. Each day’s curriculum will be provided to the educator in advance, but the educator is responsible for delivering the content. Educators will also be responsible for running a chug, club, each session based on the overall goals of the day in alignment with your specific interests, talents, or hobbies. More information on program leading, as well as planning chugim, will be shared and taught during UAAY Staff Training. We aim for sensory-rich, experiential learning that is developmentally appropriate such as planting, mud-building, and creative projects involving the arts, music, and drama.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES: UAAY has a small staff. Educators will be asked to support the program in a variety of ways as needed. This may include song-leading, facilitation of UAAY-wide opening and closing circle, routine clean-up after specific activities, and any other as-needed support.

SAFETY: All staff ensure that UAAY is a safe environment for children, including optional mask-wearing, social-distancing, and regular hand washing and sanitizing. Staff make sure that all children are accounted for and within the delineated program areas from drop-off to pick-up time. Staff keep a birds-eye-view of potential hazards around the farm, help children use tools safely, and are available to administer basic first aid.