Titans After School Program Academic Instructor

Location: Fullerton, CA

Department: Research Grant Employees

Category: Education / Child Care

Job Number: 03663

Description: Titans After School Program Academic Instructors work with a group of up to 25 students (3rd through 8th graders only). Daily tasks consist of but are not limited to: leading academic-focused activities, student supervision, tutoring, homework assistance, and educational enrichment and must be committed to being a constant presence during all hours of operation. Academic Instructors must have high energy, excellent organizational and communication skills, and the ability to maintain a fun and organized atmosphere.

Must be available to work Monday through Wednesday from 3:30PM-5:30PM and Thursday from 1:30PM-5:00PM.

* Please be aware that funding for this position is awarded through a Grant/Contract over a specified period. Employment for this position beyond the current Grant/Contract funding is contingent upon continued funding

• Implements all Titans After School Program rules and procedures and displays professionalism at all times.
• Responsible for supporting their supervisor by following their directions.
• Communicates regularly with the Site Coordinator regarding all aspects of the program at the designated site.
• Follows chain of command when it comes to reporting any incidents or concerns at site.
• Responsible for clocking in/out on the site's desktop computer, completes electronic timesheet, and approves own hours on Web Clock as scheduled bi-weekly.
• Attends all weekly staff meetings.
• Works collaboratively with all staff members
• Collects all attendance documents and any other documents needed at the end of programming daily.
• Provides students with educational enrichment, including positive youth development strategies, recreation, prevention activities, and the ability to teach youth positive life skills.
• Provides tutoring and homework assistance.
• Ensures the students receive constant supervision and provides a safe and supported environment at all times.
• Implements all Titans After School Program curriculum:
  Buena Park:
  Let s Learn!, Meet the Masters, Math Readers, Battle of the Books, STEM, Comic Books. Must also implement any new curriculum that may be introduced during the school year (Training will be provided).
• Creates and implements an engaging educational curriculum every month upon approval of their direct supervisor.
• Responsible for any Titans After School Program property such as curriculum materials and electronics that have been given to them or checked out for use.
• Accurately tracks students' progress using the programmatic protocol.
• May be asked to stay past the scheduled time when students are picked up past normal check-out time.
• Responsible for managing service learners, interns, and volunteers at the site.
• Responsible for checking their assigned Fullerton email on a weekly basis to ensure all trainings are up-to-date and completed by their deadline.
• Creating schedules and lesson plans for grade-specific activities.
• Works with smaller groups for academic focus.
• Leads small groups of students in guided lesson plans that are academically focused to help enhance testing skills.
• Supports instructors in classes by focusing on academic support.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to solely manage a classroom of 20-25 3rd through 8th grade students.
• Understanding behavior management and effective disciplinary techniques.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized with exceptional interpersonal and partnering relationship skills.
• Ability to keep track of all curriculum and binders at the site.
• Enthusiastic and highly motivated with team-building skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel) and Google Drive (i.e. Docs, Sheets).
• Must be flexible, team-oriented, child-focused, and want to make a difference in the lives of students.

EDUCATION:

• Minimum High School diploma or equivalent.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Prolonged sitting in front of computer. Walking, talking, hearing, pulling, bending, may carry 10-15 pounds of objects/material, not exposed to extreme noise level,…