21st Century Teacher's Assistant

Description

Job Title: 21st Century Teacher's Assistant

Reports to: Site Coordinator

Salary: $17 per hour

Benefits: 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, etc.

Hours: up to 25 hours per week

Location: Westwood High School

JOB PURPOSE

The Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County's 21st Century Community Learning Center takes changing the lives of youth to heart. We go above and beyond to ensure that every youth that walks through our doors has a world-class club experience that provides them with the opportunity for a GREAT FUTURE!

The primary functions of the Teacher Assistant are to provide program assistance for teachers of the 21st CCLC Program with the primary concern for service delivery, lesson plans, and academic and personal enrichment activities.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Effectively implement and administer Learning Center programs, activities, and services that prepare students for

success and create a learning environment that facilitates achievement of academic and personal enrichment

outcomes;

Provide effective Learning Center supervision to promote and stimulate program engagement with students;

Act as a role model and provide guidance to all students;

Support program teachers during academic and personal enrichment programs;

Implementing the Teacher's lesson plans and maintaining daily classroom schedules;

Supporting each child's social, emotional, and intellectual growth and development;

Ensuring the wellbeing and safety of children at all times;

Using a variety of instructional and assessment strategies, as directed by the Teacher, to meet individual student needs;

Assisting students with assignments or difficult concepts;

Maintaining communication with parents, staff, and faculty regarding the progress of students.

OTHER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Actively participate in professional development

Completes any additional assignments as requested by the Site Coordinator or Project Director

Complete any additional assignments as requested by Management

QUALIFICATIONS

BACKGROUND SCREENING

• Must submit to and pass Level 2 background screening through the Florida Department of Children & Families.
• Must pass pre-employment drug test

Certifications

• Current CPR/First Aid certification preferred.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Previous work experience with youth, preferably in an afterschool or summer enrichment program.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE

• Experience working with children strongly preferred
• Basic understanding of childhood development and steps to support children of various ages
• Ability to effectively communicate with teachers and parents regarding student's progress and behavior
• Strong organizational skills are essential to aid in preparing materials for several daily lesson plans
• Personal accountability and patience are essential when working with children daily in a classroom environment
• Ability to prioritize activities quickly and support the teacher in instances that are exceptionally busy
• Basic writing, math, and science skills are necessary to assist in teaching students and answering their questions
• Ability to manage potentially challenging behavior from students and maintain a professional and patient demeanor
• Experience fostering positive relationships with children and adults in a learning environment

Travel

Some travel may be required for training and/or other business purposes.

Working conditions

Our offices, neighborhood clubhouses, and school-based clubs are fast-paced work environments and are strategically located in areas of St. Lucie County where youth need us most. Based on the organization's needs, flexibility to work different schedules and work in different locations in St. Lucie County is required due to changing business demands. General office conditions are the standard work environment (standing, sitting, and walking). Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie is an equal opportunity employer and a smoke, drug, and alcohol-free workplace.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling, stooping/kneeling, reaching with hands and arms, and finger dexterity.
• This position requires extended talking, listening, sitting, walking, and standing; computer viewing, and keyboard entry. Regularly lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Daily operation of personal motor vehicles relevant to carrying out job duties is required for this position.
• Ability to think strategically and ability to sit for more than four hours per day.

Other

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time with or without notice.