Prime Time Post: August 22, 2022 |
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As a connector in the out-of-school time (OST) field, Prime Time uses its weekly e-newsletter to inform more than 2,500 subscribers of opportunities to advance the field, highlights from local OST programs and resources worth sharing with friends and families. Prime Time wants to hear your stories and news regarding the out-of-school time field. Please email details to communications@primetimepbc.org
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The School District of Palm Beach County is Hiring Afterschool Counselors
You may be eligible for financial incentives, college scholarships and more!
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Elementary schools are currently hiring for afterschool counselors. You must be at least 18 years of age and love working with children! High school students are eligible for hire.
This is a great opportunity to start your career with The School District of Palm Beach County. You may be able to start or return to college with a full scholarship, including books and be eligible for financial incentives. Salary begins at $15.30 per hour for an afterschool counselor. For additional position and salary information, please review the Afterschool Programming Rate page.
There are flexible hours between 1:45 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Monday through Friday). Contact Erika Latson at (561) 687-6366 for more information.
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Join Us in Welcoming the Newest Members of the Prime Time Team |
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Chad Pieratt-Davis
makes sure out-of-school time professionals receive their financial incentives and scholarships.
Chad joins as Prime Time's Staff Accountant.
cpierattdavis@primetimepbc.org
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Jamie Rottura
provides administrative support for expanded learning opportunities and the Community Partnership team.
Jamie joins as Prime Time's Community Partnerships Specialist.
jrottura@primetimepbc.org
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Daniel Hudspeth
coordinates a special partnership project for afterschool sites in Riviera Beach, Belle Glade, Pahokee and South Bay.
Daniel joins as Prime Time's Community Partnerships Coordinator
dhudspeth@primetimepbc.org
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TRAININGS
for OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME PROFESSIONALS
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Click here to print Prime Time's training calendar. |
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Bring EXCITING STEAM Activities to Your Program this Fall
This training series boosts practitioners’ confidence in science knowledge, demonstrates activities that link youth development strategies and intentional STEAM learning opportunities, and guides participants in implementing...
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Update: Prime Time Offers Training Stipends
All OST practitioners who are currently working with children in Palm Beach County and complete trainings offered on Prime Time’s training calendar will qualify for a $45 stipend per three-hour training and $25 stipend per 90-minute training.
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Conflict Resolution Basics
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
This training provides afterschool staff with knowledge and skills to facilitate conflict resolution in their program by encouraging youth to manage feelings and resolve conflicts appropriately. You will walk away from this training with a step-by-step model for conflict resolution you can put into practice right away.
CEUs: Upon successful completion of this training, the participant will earn 1.5 clock hours (.2 CEUs) of training. Click here to learn more.
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Guidelines and Rules Basics
Wednesday, August 23, 2022
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Youth need guidelines and rules to feel safe emotionally and physically. You will leave this training with a list of clear, positive guidelines and rules for youth activities and your program overall.
CEUs: Upon successful completion of this training, the participant will earn 1.5 clock hours (.2 CEUs) of training. Click here to learn more here.
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How to Give Youth a Voice
in Your Program
Thursday, August 25, 2022
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
This interactive training will emphasize the importance of offering meaningful participation for youth. You will walk away with practical strategies and materials so youth can provide input and feedback to improve engagement in your program.
CEUs: Upon successful completion of this training, the participant will earn 1.5 clock hours (.2 CEUs) of training. Click here to learn more here.
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Calling All Teens for Virtual TAC Meeting on 8/23/2022
Prime Time invites youth who are interested in leadership opportunities to join our Teen Advisory Council (TAC) meeting via Zoom, on August 23, 2022. Attendees will have opportunities to earn community service hours and gift incentives...
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PRIME TIME EVENTS
for OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME PROFESSIONALS
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Enter to Win $150 Toward Your Lights On Afterschool Celebration |
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In America today, 7.6 million children are alone and unsupervised after school. Afterschool programs keep children safe, help working families and inspire learning. They provide opportunities to help young people develop into successful adults.
Lights On Afterschool was launched in October 2000 with celebrations in 1,200 communities nationwide. Today, more than 8,000 Lights On Afterschool rallies are held annually, attracting about a million individuals and media coverage nationwide.
Prime Time wants to help host Lights On Afterschool celebrations in three afterschool programs in Palm Beach County. This year, afterschool programs in Palm Beach County have a chance to win $150 toward their celebration by submitting their plans for Lights On Afterschool.
Submissions are due by Friday, August 25, 2022
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WHEN:
September 2, 2022
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Lights Snacks and Networking
start at 8:30 a.m.
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WHERE:
Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center
151 Civic Center Way
Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411
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The work you do is essential to the success of children and youth in Palm Beach County. Expanded learning opportunities (ELOs) help expose youth to a wealth of experiences and resources they may not otherwise have access to, which will benefit them in school and life.
Bring your program calendar to begin scheduling exciting hands-on learning opportunities at no cost to you, connect with your peers and win prizes. During the event, watch live demos to pair students’ interests with preferred ELOs to make the best selection of activities for them!
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WHEN:
September 14, 2022
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
WHERE:
Cox Science Center and Aquarium
801 Dreher Trail N.
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
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RESOURCES
for OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME PROFESSIONALS
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Prime Time is Here to Help Support Your Program Onboard New Staff |
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Prime Time's career advisor can meet with staff at your program to introduce all of the incentives we offer to help retain passionate professionals.
Learn about Prime Time's professional development system, including the non-credit and credit pathways and the scholarship process and more. Contact us to schedule a presentation at your convenience!
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Free Downable App for Afterschool Professioanls | Mizzen
As champions for children, we're all on the same team. If you're teaching, coordinating or managing an afterschool program that serves kids in grades K-12, Mizzen can help you deliver an even more meaningful learning experience. One that can...
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Check to See if You are Eligible for Financial Incentives from Prime Time |
If you answered yes to all of the questions below, you may be eligible for an ACHIEVE OST incentive award!
- Do you earn $20.00 or less per hour?
- Have you been continuously employed for three or more months at the same out-of-school time program?
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Have you completed the training hours or education levels listed on the ACHIEVE Out-of-School Time Award Pathway (from a regionally accredited college)?
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OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME HIGHLIGHTS |
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Grassy Waters Elementary Afterschool Program shares photos of youth in afterschool having a great second week of back.
Source: Twitter @Grassy_AS
Does your program want to be featured as part of Prime Time's OST Photo of the Week? Send your photo to communications@primetimepbc.org to be featured in our weekly e-newsletter.
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Our Story
For 22 years, Prime Time Palm Beach County has been working to help children and youth succeed by strengthening and expanding quality in the out-of-school time (OST) field. As we move into 2023, we would like to share our story to help connect...
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