What are the responsibilities and job description for the After school instructor position at Catalyst Family Inc?
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
Education
- 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 - Tuesday & Thursday - Friday, 1pm - 6pm; Wednesday, 11am or 12pm - 6pm
Compensation : $ - $ hourly
What We Offer :
- Vision Benefits
- 401(k) plan and Employee Assistance Program
- Personal Health Advocate
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Discounted childcare (for staff working 25 hours or more per week)
- Access to the Calm App
- Tickets at Work employee discounts
- 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.
Last updated : 2024-06-05
Salary : $19 - $29