Prime Time Post: August 29, 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 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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Youth Combine Creativity and Conservation in Afterschool
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...
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TRAININGS
for OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME PROFESSIONALS
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Encouraging Youth for Success
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Encouragement becomes critical when young people get stuck in certain mindsets. Encouragement can help them get unstuck and move forward successfully. This interactive training introduces various techniques that help practitioners build more supportive, youth-centered relationships. Participants will practice strategies that encourage youth to develop a growth mindset.
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SEL Integration: Signature Practices in OST Activities
Thursday, September 8, 2022
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Wondering how to make real and tangible social and emotional connections in virtual settings? This training offers simple and effective strategies to integrate Social and Emotional Learning skills in any virtual session using signature practices such as welcoming rituals, engaging practices, brain breaks, and optimistic closures. Participants also walk away with templates for integrating signature practices in OST lesson plans.
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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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Bring STEAM to Your Afterschool Program this Fall
Learn and practice engaging activities that explore the worlds of science, technology, engineering, arts and math. This series boosts practitioners’ confidence in science knowledge, demonstrates activities that link youth development strategies and intentional STEAM learning opportunities and guides participants in implementing STEAM in their program that is easy and effective.
CEUs: Upon successful completion of this training, the participant will earn 20 clock hours (2 CEUs) of training.
STEAM Series Schedule:
10/7/22: STEAM 1: Believe
10/21/22: STEAM 2: The 5Es Instructional Method
11/4/22: STEAM 3: The 5Es Competencies
11/18/22: STEAM 4: Strengthening the Lesson Plans
12/2/22: STEAM 5: STEAM Curriculum
12/16/22: STEAM 6: Individualized Approach to STEAM
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Teen Advisory Council Schedule
Do you want to engage the teens you work with in a meaningful way and at the same time prepare them to become future leaders? Starting a Teen Advisory Council (TAC) is a great way to do both! When teens are part of a Teen Advisory Council, they...
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PRIME TIME EVENTS
for OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME PROFESSIONALS
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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
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WHERE:
Cox Science Center and Aquarium
801 Dreher Trail N.
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
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Arc of Palm Beach County Hosts Community Fun Day |
Join the Arc of Palm Beach County for family fun, bounce house, petting zoo, arts and crafts, food, drinks and more.
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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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 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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Check to See if You are Eligible for Financial Incentives from Prime Time |
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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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Herizon Grant Opportunity LOI due Sept. 9, 2022
Herizon has identified financial security and economic empowerment for women and girls as its priority issues for the 2021 – 2026 grant cycles. All of Herizon’s grantmaking will focus on supporting and promoting social...
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OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME HIGHLIGHTS |
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Memory Trees, a proud partner of Prime Time Palm Beach County, brings STEAM to afterschool programs across Palm Beach County.
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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