After School Instructor

After School Instructors may work with a group of up to 20 students from TK-8th grade with daily tasks consisting of, but not limited to: tutoring, homework assistance, and educational enrichment. Instructors must have high energy, excellent organizational and communication skills, and the ability to maintain a fun and organized atmosphere. 

Essential Job Functions:

• Provides tutoring and homework assistance to help students meet national standards


• Collaborates with Site Coordinator to create and implement all Catalyst Expanded Learning curriculum, rules, and procedures, including new curriculum that may be introduced during the school year


• Provides students with educational enrichment which may include positive youth development strategies, recreation and prevention activities, and the ability to teach positive life skills


• Works collaboratively with staff members on site


• Tracks students' progress using programmatic protocol


• Ensures students receive consistent supervision and always provides a safe and supported environment


• Tracks attendance daily


• Fills out lesson planning form weekly


• Maintains a high level of professionalism with students and families


• Attends regular staff meetings


• Supports and participates in family and site-based events


• Supports other sites when needed or called upon 


• Communicates regularly with the Site Coordinator regarding all aspects of the program at the designated site


• Undergoes and maintains all assigned health and safety, education, and HR trainings


• Participates in professional development enrichment opportunities to enhance student learning


• Promotes an inclusive environment of teamwork to ensure Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is practiced/applied in department operations, programs, and services
  
  

Qualifications:

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent


• Must be able to meet school district's requirements for a Paraprofessional (based on district in which job is offered - requirements vary)

Experience

• 6 or more months working with children preferred

Other Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age


• Ability to solely manage a classroom of up to 20 students


• College units in education, recreation, or child development strongly desired


• Understanding of behavior management and effective disciplinary techniques


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Highly organized with exceptional interpersonal skills


• Enthusiastic and highly motivated


• Proven leadership and team-building skills


• Excellent time management skills


• Flexible, team oriented, child focused, and wanting to make a difference in children's lives


• Ability to meet state-specific requirements: Fingerprint LIVE SCAN, CPR/First Aid, Medical Certificate/TD Test, Mandated Reporter training
  
  

Shift Type: Part Time

Schedule: Monday, 1pm - 6pm; Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday, 1:30pm - 6pm; Wednesday ,11am - 6pm 

What We Offer:

• Vision Benefits (may vary depending on Full Time or Part Time status)


• 401(k) plan, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program


• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays 


• Education Reimbursement Program


• Discounted childcare (for staff working 25 hours or more per week)


• Be constantly in a learning and growth process with trainings and professional growth advisory

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace.