Save Children After-School Assistant

After-School Program Assistant

Position

Purpose:

Under the direct supervision of the Save the Children Coordinator, assist with math, literacy, and healthy choices groups during the after-school program. The hours are Monday – Friday from 3:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Additional Duties:

• Assist the Save the Children Coordinator with any assigned duties, as needed.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Equipment:
Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:
Works in standard office and school building environments.

Qualifications Profile:
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
High School diploma or equivalent.