Educator, Elementary School

378 A Washington Street, Dorchester, MA.

Job Title:

Educator

Status:
Part Time (School Year);
Full Time (School Vacation and Summer)

Reports To:

Director/ Site Coordinator

Greenwood Shalom is a faith-based, academically focused program serving children in Boston.

Salary range depending on experience $16.50 to $19.50

An educator will represent the Greenwood personally and professionally in accordance with the mission and goals of the Greenwood Shalom under the direction of the site coordinator. He/she will implement program activities for children, which provide for spiritual, social, academic and emotional growth and will adhere to the policies and regulations set forth by Greenwood Shalom After School Program and the Department of Early Education and Care.

The safety and the overall welfare of the children, families, and communities are of primary importance.

• High School diploma and 3-6 months of direct care experience with school-aged children OR Bachelor's degree in Education and 3 months of direct care experience with school-aged children.
• Resume
• First Aid/CPR certification within 6 months of hire date.
• Individual should like children and have the ability to work with and understand the needs of children. Have a commitment to working with children from a variety of backgrounds.
• Must be a positive role model and be able to maintain a motivational, energetic attitude while conducting activities.
• Required CORI and DFC check and fingerprint
• Current physical exam in past year ( Immunization record )

• Provide a warm, safe environment for all children. Emphasize personal safety and wellbeing with children, parents and staff at all times.
• Uses positive and effective methods of behavior management that stress teaching, not punishment.
• Develop a positive rapport and communication with children, parents, and staff.
• Attends monthly staff meetings and trainings as required by the Greenwood Shalom and EEC.
• Acts as an academic resource to students and parents by reviewing homework, teaching study skills, providing enriching activities, arts and crafts, games and providing support when needed.
• Reports all accidents immediately, and assists with necessary documentation.
• Implements activities that foster creativity and cultural and academic awareness.
• Working with students to help them understand key concepts, especially those learned in the classroom
• Teaching skills to improve academic performance, including study strategies, note-taking skills and approaches to answering test questions
• Demonstrating academic best practices for specific subjects and assignments, including research and writing tactics
• Developing and distributing teaching materials to supplement classroom lessons, including study guides
• Conducting practice tests to track progress, identify areas of improvement and help set goals for exam preparation
• Providing students positive and constructive feedback
• Offering feedback on progress to students’ parents and teachers where appropriate
• Committed to working with students and families to support their academic, social, and emotional success throughout the summer.
• Discover students’ unique needs by working and assessing the students and assist the Site Coordinator in adding to their academic portfolio to help each student plan to succeed.
• Performs other duties as required by Director.

• Provide a warm, safe and Faith-centered environment for all children that is learning-oriented online and in-person.
• Develop a positive rapport and continuous communication with staff, parents, teachers and school administrators when needed

• Keeping the…