After-School Activity Instructor: Youth Enrichment

Pay: $17.00 - $18.50 per hour

Job description:

JOB SUMMARY:
A grant-funded position responsible for providing on-site direct instruction of out-of-school time student academic, social, and emotional enrichment. The position reports to the local building After school Site Coordinator.

This position is for  School Year.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 16 years of age and have a High School Diploma, GED or higher degree.
• Experience in youth program or project implementation
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people (students, school administrators and staff, families, and community members).
• Possess an understanding of child development needs and levels
• Skill to manage classes safely and effectively, nurture positive behavior and maintain student engagement.
• Flexible, creative, resourceful, self-motivated, open-minded and enjoy working with children
• Reliable and consistent in attendance
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• CPR/First Aid Certification recommended
• Possess a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance
• Be able to lift supplies equal to 25 lbs.
• Must pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follow the established operational policies and procedures for safety, development and instruction.
• Plan and prepare for designated activities and instruction in a timely and efficient manner to include ensuring all supplies and materials are available and ready for use, and any requests are communicated to the site coordinator with ample notice.
• Implement activities and/or provide direct instruction with fidelity, in accordance with approved curriculum and/or activity plan.
• Maintain a joyful environment where students are fully engaged in appropriate, meaningful, planned activities and collaborating respectfully with their peers.
• Manage a clean, safe environment with regard to space usage, incidents, behavior challenges and student transitions.
• Communicate with staff, schools, parents and students, as needed
• Collect and provide any required survey, assessment or other forms of data necessary for measuring and reporting activity and program outcomes.
• Attend all required professional development and staff meetings.
• Participate in a student showcase or family/community after school engagement event.
• Engage equitable and culturally responsive practices to ensure an inclusive learning environment for all students and other stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned

LENGTH OF EMPLOYMENT: This position is funded through a grant and/or other limited, discretionary funding sources. This position is for the  school year program.

Job Type: Part-time

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Grasonville, MD 21638 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Grasonville, MD 21638:
  Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person