4-H Afterschool Program Educator - Knickerbocker Elementary School - Watertown, NY

About the role

This position will serve as an Afterschool Program Educator for Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Jefferson County in support of the 4-H Afterschool Program and will provide comprehensive 4-H youth development opportunities for youth in grades K-12.

Afterschool Program Educators may be assigned to work in one of the following school districts: Beaver River Central School District, Belleville Henderson Central School District, Carthage Central School District, Copenhagen Central School District, General Brown Central School District, Indian River Central School District, LaFargeville Central School District, South Jefferson Central School District, Watertown City School District.

This position will provide coverage for the district listed above, as assigned. This position will provide established guidance and direction for program participants and after-school activities, including club and life skills, as well as assisting the collaborating teachers during the academic study portion of the program.

This position will provide instruction utilizing established 4-H curriculum in the areas of environmental science and natural resources, science, technology engineering, art and math (STEAM).

This position will utilize existing program resources and materials in program work, assist in the creation of program lesson plans, utilize a variety of delivery methods and assist in delivering established innovative educational programs as assigned. This position will also provide staffing and/or programming coverage, as needed, for other Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Jefferson County Afterschool Programs.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS: PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING All applicants must apply online by close of day on December 4, 2026. All applicants must submit a complete application online, which includes: cover letter, resume and three (3) references.

All External Applicants (including applicants currently employed by Cornell Cooperative Extension in Associations other than the Association advertising this career opportunity) must submit his/her application materials via the "APPLY" button located within this job posting. Please contact Diana Young, Assistant Manager for HR in Afterschool at with questions.

POSITION DETAILS: This position is a part-time non-exempt position, 20 hours per week. The hourly rate for this position is $20.00. This position, based on eligibility, offers a comprehensive benefit package, to include: health and dental insurance, retirement, vacation, sick and personal leave. POSITION INFORMATION:

Required Qualifications

Associate's Degree or equivalent education (GED/High School Diploma and 1 year transferrable/program experience). Experience relevant to the role of the position. Valid NYS Driver's License and the ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position. Ability to meet all School Age Child Care (SACC) and Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) licensing requirements (i.e. Tuberculosis Test, physical exam, training requirements). Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity of subject matter appropriate to area of programming (4-H Youth Development).
• Demonstrated initiative, reliability and dependability.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, implement, and teach informal educational programs.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively through oral, written and visual means.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize computer technologies for educational and communication purposes.
• Demonstrated ability to participate in professional team efforts.
• Responsibilities/Essential Functions: Program

Responsibilities

Program Delivery, Evaluation and Applied Research - 90% Utilize established program resources and materials in providing information and resources to program participants in established 4-H programming. Teach a menu of existing educational programs and activities as defined in support of 4-H after-school programming efforts including, but not limited to: science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM).

• Assist After-School Program Coordinator in the creation of lesson plans and assist in teaching innovative educational programs as assigned.
• Assist After-School Program Coordinator and other Program Educators in providing established 4-H after-school educational programs via multi-media, as assigned.
• Assist teachers, as needed, during the academic study portion of the program.

Via established program parameters, communicate and cooperate with school personnel to foster intentional instruction and to address the needs and interests of participating youth. Provide staffing and/or programming coverage, as needed, for other Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Jefferson County After-School Programs.

• Serve as a team member and cooperate with the entire Association and Youth and Family Development Program staff to achieve Association program goals.
• Implement program evaluation as designed by the Outside Evaluator and New York State Education Department (NYSED).
• Interact with program participants to obtain evaluation data, to include: evaluating effectiveness of classes within program areas for all After-School Programs offered.

Assist in the interpretation of evaluation data and in the communication of evaluation results to constituencies as assigned. Administrative

Pay and benefits

Coordination/Operation - 5% Under the direction of the After-School Program Coordinator, coordinate and assist with program projects and program outreach efforts as instructed per already established program parameters. Coordinate, compile and organize existing program resources and program materials.

Provide administrative assistance in the marketing and promotion of programming efforts to include, but not limited to: print media, news media, social media, and multi-media efforts. Provide administrative assistance in the completion of reports as required by the funding sources and/or the Association. Effectively communicate with parents of school districts as needed to achieve program goals.

Effectively maintain existing professional relationships with other agencies, organizations and businesses that promote effective communication and facilitate continued programming efforts. This program may require the transport of program participants and/or program materials and resources in performing position responsibilities.

Professional Improvement and Other Duties as Assigned - 5% Participate in required trainings to meet School Age Child Care (SACC) and Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) licensing regulations.

In cooperation with Supervisor and/or Executive Director, jointly develop and pursue a professional development plan as a means to increase competencies relative to position accountabilities and to address changes in programming and association priorities.

Collaborate in activities that are in general support of Cornell Cooperative Extension including but not limited to attendance at staff meetings, timely reporting of expenses, working with other staff, general marketing of Extension programs and other duties as assigned. Health and Safety - Applied to all duties and functions. Support the association to maintain a safe working environment.

Be familiar and strive to follow any applicable federal, state, local regulations, association health and safety policy/procedure/requirement and standard. Act proactively to prevent accidents/injuries and communicate hazards to supervisors when identified.

Job Title: Association Tmp Program Level: No Grade - Hourly Pay Rate Type: Hourly Company: Contact Name: Jerilynn Cross Cornell Cooperative Extension is a collaboration among Cornell University, the United States Department of Agriculture, the State of New York, and the residents of New York State. Per NYS Law, county and regional extension service associations are subordinate government agencies.

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