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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 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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(Search: Afterschool Counselor)
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Afterschool Professional Combines Creativity and Conservation in Her Expanded Learning Opportunity Sessions | | Just about every adult can look back on their childhood and find countless memories tied to art, whether it be side walk chalk drawings in the driveway, a trip to the local art museum, or anything in between. For children and youth, art has long... | | | |
TRAININGS
for OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME PROFESSIONALS
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Asking Purposeful Questions
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Do you communicate with youth in a way that makes them feel supported and heard? This interactive training introduces various techniques that help you build more supportive, youth-centered relationships. Participants will practice how to ask more effective questions and to listen with intention when interacting with youth.
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The Magic of Inquiry Based Learning
Friday, September 16, 2022
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Foster the love of learning in OST! The Magic of Inquiry Based Learning training shows you how to deliver fun STEAM (Science, Technology, Arts, Engineering and Math) activities in your OST setting through best practice strategies such as the 5E’s Instructional Method. Prepare to bring the magic to OST!
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Routines and Schedules Basics
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
How do you provide structure in your program to meet the developmental needs of youth? Youth need consistent routines and schedules for program activities that meet their interest, development, and skill levels. By the end of this interactive training, you will create program routines and a schedule that support higher levels of youth engagement.
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Prime Time Out-of-School Time Registry Orientation (Online - Zoom)
9/7/2022 at 10:00 a.m.
| The Prime Time Out-of-School Time (OST) Registry is an information system that collects, organizes and displays employment history, educational successes and professional development information in an easy-to-read format. This orientation is required to become a part of the registry. | | | | |
 
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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
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WHERE:
Cox Science Center and Aquarium
801 Dreher Trail N.
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
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Join the Arc of Palm Beach County for family fun, bounce house, petting zoo, arts and crafts, food, drinks and more.
Contact Laura Lavelle for more information 561.842.5814 X 205 or llavelle@arcpbc.org www.arcpbc.org
WHEN:
September 10, 2022
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
WHERE:
The Arc of Palm Beach County, South Campus
4522 Congress Avenue
Palm Springs, FL 33461
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WHERE:
Palm Beach County Convention Center
650 Okeechobee Boulevard
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
COST:
$35 - $50
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Securing Our Future
Economic Mobility Summit
| The goal of the summit is to bring systems leaders together in support of families who are unemployed or underemployed. The summit will consist of a plenary session and eight workshops plus a lunchtime panel discussion. The workshops will provide information about ways organizations involved in the systems can work collaboratively to help families earn more and move out of poverty. The systems are: housing and homelessness, employment, childcare, education, safety and justice, food and hunger, health and transportation. | |
WHEN:
September 28, 2022
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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RESOURCES
for OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME PROFESSIONALS
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Young Singers of the Palm Beaches Offers Choir
Opportunity to Youth in Afterschool
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Calling all children in grades 2 through 12 who love to sing. Looking for an afterschool activity that fosters creative excellence, personal growth and social development?
Join Young Singers of the Palm Beached Youth Community Choir. We have programs at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts and the Boynton Beach Cultural Center. Auditions are scheduled for September 10, and 14, 2022. Scholarships are available and no child is turned away for financial reasons.
For more information, please visit https://www.yspb.org/auditions
| Prime Time is Here to Help Support Your Program Onboard New Staff | |
Prime Time's career advisor can meet with staff at your program to introduce 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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Prime Time also offers OST orientation both in live and self-paced online formats:
Self-paced online session: This online, self-guided session will take you through modules to complete the orientation in approximately 15 minutes. This option allows you to start immediately.
Live online session: This online orientation is led by our registry coach and uses the ZOOM platform. You will complete the orientation and application as well as obtain assistance with the process.
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OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME HIGHLIGHTS | | | |
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It's another Prime Time Tuesday - this week featuring Washington Elementary, which began its afterschool Prime Time Young Singers Choir on August 16. The children are learning “The Foundations of Music” with Music Teacher LaToya Wilson. We love their pride and spirit! Thank you to Prime Time Palm Beach County and the Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County for this wonderful afterschool opportunity for youth to experience arts and culture.
Post Credit: Young Singers of the Palm Beaches Instagram
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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