After-School Program Tutor - Part-Time - Interim

Job Overview

After‑School Program Tutor – Part‑Time – Interim

This is a part‑time job. You must be available Monday‑Thursday throughout the school operating year from at least 2:00pm‑6:00pm.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

• Engage at‑risk elementary school students to improve academic outcomes through intensive tutoring and positively influence social‑emotional and character development.
• Collaborate with team leaders to facilitate enrichment activities.
• Provide program services to actively participating students and assist the Program Site Coordinator in delivering high‑quality educational programs.
• Assist with parent and family education events and educational field trips.
• Create and implement fun and exciting activities for all elementary age groups.
• Monitor and evaluate situations quickly, using good judgment to assess situations and make decisions.
• Maintain a safe environment for children and adults within the program space.

KEY ROLES:

• Communicate positively and build relationships with members and parents to provide positive guidance and role modeling.
• Adapt programs and activities creatively and flexibly as necessary.
• Ensure safety of members, quality of programs, and the appearance of the branch at all times.
• Maintain equipment and environment appropriately.
• Apply appropriate guidance and discipline techniques.
• Foster a productive work environment by working within a team.
• Participate in staff and/or teacher meetings and training as required.
• Complete appropriate reporting according to organization and grant requirements.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• May participate in special programs and/or events.

RELATIONSHIPS:

• Internal:
  Maintain close, daily contact with staff (professional and volunteer) and the supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/instructions, instruct, and advise/counsel.
• External:
  Maintain contact with external community groups, schools, members’ parents, and others to assist in resolving problems.

• At least one‑year minimum experience volunteering or working with children.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate with staff, parents, volunteers, and children.
• Good general computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to plan and implement fun and exciting quality programs for youth.
• Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.
• Academic ability to tutor on an elementary level in English/Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies.
• Recommended CPR, First Aid certifications, and background check.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and policy manuals; clearly and concisely exchange/receive ideas, facts, or technical information with others; visually monitor club members; perform CPR or first aid; handle or feel and reach with hands and arms; frequently stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, jump, kneel, crouch, or crawl; operate a motor vehicle; occasionally sit;

may occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds. Work environment is a normal after school setting.