4-H Afterschool Student Aide - Watertown City School District - Watertown, NY

This position will serve as the 4-H Afterschool Student Aide Educator for Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Jefferson County in support of the 4-H Afterschool Program. The 4-H afterschool program provides comprehensive youth development opportunities for youth in grades K-12. The 4-H Afterschool Student Aide Educator will be assigned to primarily work in up to two of the six 4-H Afterschool programs within the Watertown City School District – Wiley Intermediate, Case Middle, Immaculate Heart Central, Ohio Elementary, North Elementary and/or Knickerbocker Elementary. Site placement will be determined based on student need. The 4-H Afterschool Student Aide Educator is integral to building strong connections between students, their families, the school, the afterschool program, and the local community, ensuring holistic support and engagement. This position works closely with the 4-H Assistant Afterschool Program Manager, Site Supervisors, Educators and school district staff to identify and meet the needs of students and their families. This position will provide individualized support to designated students with special needs or requiring additional assistance during the 4-H Afterschool program. This position ensures students can access and participate fully in classroom activities, maintain focus, and succeed academically and socially in a safe, supportive environment. This position will work with families to develop individualized learning and behavioral management plans for students and provide referrals to community programs as needed, and integrate Cornell University research and programming to meet the program objectives/goals. This position will utilize existing program resources and materials in program work and will assist in delivering educational programs as defined.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS:

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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.

All Internal Applicants (current employees working for the Association advertising this career opportunity) must apply online via his/her Workday account, which may be accessed here: http://workday.cornell.edu/ .

Please contact Diana Young, Assistant Manager for HR in Afterschool at 315-788-8450 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 of transferrable program/functional 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 work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate. 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:

• •Demonstrated knowledge of subject matter appropriate to area of programming.
• •Demonstrated ability to facilitate and develop meaningful relationships with parents, community members, organizations, and students.
• •Demonstrated ability to connect new programming to existing programs and initiatives, as well as have a working knowledge of academics and curriculum to be able to connect programming back to learning environments for students.
• •Demonstrated ability to function as a team member working with volunteers and staff.
• •Demonstrated ability to organize reference materials for programming purposes.
• •Demonstrated ability to relate to diverse audiences.
• •Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively through oral, written and visual means.
• •Demonstrated ability to utilize computer technologies for educational and communication purposes.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

Program Responsibilities:

Program Delivery, Evaluation and Applied Research - 80%

• •Provide the educational program as defined in the grant application.
• •Implement or modify already-established 4-H Youth Development educational programing and activities for designated students in support of grant identified strategies as identified/needed to support the established plan of work.
• •Provide families with referrals to community programs and services as needed.
• •Work to foster acceptance of the school community, methods, and policies while addressing community, family and individual needs and considering diverse audiences.
• •Utilize a variety of delivery methods, including but not limited to phone calls, special events, written communication, workshops, family engagement and literacy events to support youth in developing their skills and knowledge needed to be successful in the afterschool environment.
• •Utilize established program resources and materials in providing information and resources to youth and families in the 4-H Afterschool Program.
• •Provide individualized assistance to students with special needs or those requiring additional support during the 4-H Afterschool program.
• •Facilitate student access to afterschool activities, help students maintain focus, and support both their academic and social-emotional development.
• •Work with the 4-H Assistant Afterschool Director, 4-H Afterschool Program Manager, Site Supervisors and district staff including school day teachers and the CSE chair to identify resources to support student success in the 4-H Afterschool Program.
• •Assist the 4-H Afterschool Program Manager and/or Assistant Director of 4-H Afterschool Programs in ensuring that program delivery is within scope of the statewide and Association Plan of Work.
• •Serve as subject matter resource in the area of 4-H Youth Development, family engagement and provide standard responses.
• •Serve as a team member and cooperate with the entire CCE Association, Youth and Family Program area and school district to achieve program delivery goals.
• •Assist in creating a welcoming school environment for families that promotes active involvement in the education of students.
• •Maintain a presence in the school at designated times for the purpose of reaching out to families and facilitating communication.
• •Serve as a representative on appropriate teams such as the 4-H Afterschool Advisory Committee.

Administrative Responsibilities:

Management - 5%

• •Provide low-complex administrative management of established educational program goals.
• •Solve problems and resolve conflicts that arise in the 4-H Afterschool program utilizing appropriate policies and procedures.
• •Give guidance to volunteers and staff, including those performing similar work utilizing established practices and procedures.
• •Assist in identifying and recommending program needs (i.e. program supplies and materials) to the 4-H Assistant Afterschool Director.
• •Assist the 4-H Afterschool Program Manager in ensuring the program meets health, safety and other licensing standards.

Coordination/Operation - 10%

• •Under the direction of the 4-H Afterschool Assistant Director, 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