After School Instructors may work with a group of up to 20 students from TK-8th grade with daily tasks consisting of, but not limited to: tutoring, homework assistance, and educational enrichment. Instructors must have high energy, excellent organizational and communication skills, and the ability to maintain a fun and organized atmosphere.
Essential Job Functions:
- Provides tutoring and homework assistance to help students meet national standards
- Collaborates with Site Coordinator to create and implement all Catalyst Expanded Learning curriculum, rules, and procedures, including new curriculum that may be introduced during the school year
- Provides students with educational enrichment which may include positive youth development strategies, recreation and prevention activities, and the ability to teach positive life skills
- Works collaboratively with staff members on site
- Tracks students' progress using programmatic protocol
- Ensures students receive consistent supervision and always provides a safe and supported environment
- Tracks attendance daily
- Fills out lesson planning form weekly
- Maintains a high level of professionalism with students and families
- Attends regular staff meetings
- Supports and participates in family and site-based events
- Supports other sites when needed or called upon
- Communicates regularly with the Site Coordinator regarding all aspects of the program at the designated site
- Undergoes and maintains all assigned health and safety, education, and HR trainings
- Participates in professional development enrichment opportunities to enhance student learning
- Promotes an inclusive environment of teamwork to ensure Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is practiced/applied in department operations, programs, and services
Qualifications:
Education
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Must be able to meet school district's requirements for a Paraprofessional (based on district in which job is offered - requirements vary)
Experience
- 6 or more months working with children preferred
Other Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Ability to solely manage a classroom of up to 20 students
- College units in education, recreation, or child development strongly desired
- Understanding of behavior management and effective disciplinary techniques
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Highly organized with exceptional interpersonal skills
- Enthusiastic and highly motivated
- Proven leadership and team-building skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Flexible, team oriented, child focused, and wanting to make a difference in children's lives
- Ability to meet state-specific requirements: Fingerprint LIVE SCAN, CPR/First Aid, Medical Certificate/TD Test, Mandated Reporter training
Shift Type: Part Time
Schedule: Monday, 1pm - 6pm; Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday, 1:30pm - 6pm; Wednesday ,11am - 6pm
What We Offer:
- Vision Benefits (may vary depending on Full Time or Part Time status)
- 401(k) plan, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Discounted childcare (for staff working 25 hours or more per week)
- Be constantly in a learning and growth process with trainings and professional growth advisory
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace.
