What are the responsibilities and job description for the After School Program Assistant position at Martin Luther King Community Center, Inc.?
Position Summary
Under the guidance of the Assistant Director of Education, the After-School Program Assistant helps to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education. After-School Program Assistant is responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children’s interests and needs. Responsible for ensuring a high level of program quality and working to establish a positive relationship with all program participants, their families and staff.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
· Assist in the implementation of school age program activities and encourage participation by children,
· Assist tutoring of students in academic subjects such as reading, writing, math, and other areas,
· Work effectively with students in after school activities and assist with behavior management, discipline, interpersonal actions, and act as a role model,
· Help mentor students in a variety of learning and life experiences,
· As needed, differentiate lessons and activities so they are appropriate for students of various ages and with various abilities,
· Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, order, and availability of classroom materials,
· Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling,
· Ensures a healthy classroom environment including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards, safety and security of children,
· Help ensures smooth, daily transitions for children,
· Effectively manage assigned group. Maintain and enforce progressive discipline policy. Report observations and incidents (e.g. discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, etc.) to ADE.
· Communicate appropriate information to parents,
· Clean up site when children depart. Inspect and return supplies to appropriate place. Follow proper cleaning requirements and procedures,
· Attend and participate in staff meetings and site events as requested,
· Interact professionally and appropriately with children, parents, staff community members and partners,
· Maintain confidentiality for all students, families and staff,
· Follow all program policies and state regulations,
· Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement,
· Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Education and/or Director of Education.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
· Minimum High Diploma with demonstrated relevant equivalent experience in working with school-age children and/or youth development.
· Formal Training related to child or youth development; at least one year of supervised experience working with school age children in a group setting, preferred.
· High energy.
· Multilingual, preferred.
· Ability to work well with others.
· Regular and satisfactory attendance and punctuality are required.
· Adheres to all safety guidelines of the Center.
· Staff must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment.
· Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
· Child/Adult CPR and First Aid certification.
· Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
Job Type: Part time 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Benefits/Perks:
· Paid Time Off
· Simple IRA matching
· Participation in Center’s many provided services
Submit cover letter/resume to: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center 20 Dr. Marcus F. Wheatland Blvd., Newport, RI 02842 Human Resources Manager, Cherie Hersperger – chersperger@mlkccenter.org or Education Director, Missy Davis - mdavis@mlkccenter.org