Citizen Schools seeks talented, enthusiastic, and diverse candidates to serve as part-time Team Leaders with middle school students in our after-school programs. POSITION BEGINS JANUARY 2009.

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 immediately or January 2009.
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.

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Citizen Schools is an equal opportunity employer