After School Enrichment Instructor

Organization Background: AES (Adventure Education Solutions)

AES Mission Statement

AES seeks to connect youth to the outdoors through shared experiences that encourage social emotional learning, while building leadership skills and promoting outdoor equity while assisting participants to identify core values, and increase the educational focus of their lives.

AES operates within public school systems in California.

Position Description

The Afterschool Junior Instructor works under the direction of an assigned supervisor to provide instruction and supervision of an individual or groups of students in a classroom or other learning environment, prepare instructional materials, and provide routine clerical support.

Major Areas of Responsibility:

● Ensure student understanding of classroom rules and procedures; assist students by answering questions, providing proper examples, friendly attitude and general guidance; reinforce positive behaviors and academic performance.

● Ensure the health and safety of students by following After School established practices and procedures; maintain learning environment in a safe, orderly and clean manner; clean, set up, and set out instructional materials.

● Perform a variety of clerical duties such as preparing instructional materials, duplicating materials, preparing lists and other documents, processing forms and applications, taking role and maintaining records and files; compile information and materials and prepare reports as requested.

● Provide classroom support to the students by setting up work areas and displays and distributing and collecting paper, supplies and materials.

● Attend and participate in a variety of assigned meetings, trainings, in-services and/or special events.

● Comply with schedules, policies, regulations, procedures, orders, and directives of AES.

● Exhibit professionally appropriate interpersonal skills including but not limited to tact, patience, flexibility and courtesy.

● Work collaboratively and maintain effective working relationships with others in the course of work in the assigned area.

● Monitor, observe and report student behavior and progress according to approved policies and procedures.

● Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

● Basic knowledge of instructional methods and techniques.

● Understand basic record-keeping techniques.

● Familiarity with subjects taught in schools, including mathematics, grammar, spelling, language and reading.

● Know and be able to implement safe practices in classroom and outdoor settings.

● Communicate effectively both orally and in writing, using proper English, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary in all forms of communication.

● Know state education codes, local, state and federal laws, codes, regulations and requirements and county office organization, operations, policies and objectives as related to assigned activities and/or instructional area.

● Ability to analyze and evaluate situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.

● Ability to work a flexible schedule and work independently with little direction.

● Ability to meet the physical demands of the position (see below under Working Conditions)

Education and Experience:

● Meet California Paraprofessional requirements

• ○ High school diploma or the equivalent, and:
• ○ Two years of college (48 units), or
• ○ A. A. degree (or higher), or
• ○ Pass a local assessment of knowledge and skills in assisting in instruction

● Current enrollment in college/university required.

● 2-4 years experience working with children in an instructional setting.

Schedule:

M-F, afterschool for a total of 15-20 hours a week

Pay:

$22-$25 an hour

Working Conditions:

Environment:

● Classroom, multipurpose room, cafeteria and/or playground environment.

● Regular interruptions.

● Small and large group meetings.

Physical Demands:

● Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching; climb or balance.

● Eyesight corrected or uncorrected sufficient to read a variety of materials including but not limited to fine print.

● Hearing with or without use of hearing aid(s) sufficient to hear any conversation with others; understandable voice and speech patterns.

● Manual dexterity and coordination sufficient to operate office and/or classroom equipment.

● Sitting, standing and/or walking for extended periods of time.

● Use hands to handle and/or feel; reach with hands and arms.

● Must frequently lift, push, pull or carry up to ten (10) pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds.

The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position, subject to reasonable accommodation.

This position description may not be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification; however, it is intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements. Related duties, knowledge, or abilities to those expressly stated may also be required for successful performance of the position.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Schedule:

• After school
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you currently enrolled in college?

Experience:

• Working with children in an instructional setting: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person