About LEARN
Job Location:Whittier, CAGrade Level:Grades 9-12
About the role:
What you"ll do:
- Ensures the supervision and safety of assigned students at all times during program hours;
- Leads and engages a group of assigned students in academic, recreational, and/or enrichment learning activities that are active, collaborative, meaningful, and support mastery;
- Provides instruction in academic and/or enrichment activities using curricular resources, lesson plans and materials provided by LEARN;
- Provides small-group tutoring and/or homework assistance;
- Serves as a positive adult role model for children in the program through appropriate dress, speech, and attitude;
- Arrives punctually to meet responsibilities on site;
- Assists in set up, break down, and ongoing maintenance to keep the program site clean and organized;
- Promotes positive interactions between students, in accordance with student safety guidelines;
- Communicates student needs to Coordinator, teachers, school administration and parents as appropriate;
- Ensures program policies, procedures and requirements are met daily;
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
1. Graduation from High School; and, a passing score on the district examination for Instructional Assistants;
Or
2. Graduation from High School; and, two years of college coursework.
Notes:
1. Two years of college coursework is equivalent to 60 units.
2. Experience working with youth in an educational setting is strongly desired.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, peers, school staff and others;
- Ability to effectively facilitate student enrichment clubs in assigned areas(s); Current needs include for music, visual arts, and performing arts.
- Ability to work as part of a team and act as a positive role model for students;
- Ability to write basic reports summarizing events.
- The ability to speak Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, or Vietnamese is desired at many of our school sites;
- Competence with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Must complete Live Scan and obtain Department of Justice and FBI Criminal Background Clearances, as well as Health Clearance (TB Test).
- Must be able to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
- Must be willing to work some evenings and weekends;
- Must be willing and able to travel anywhere in the region LEARN serves for a job assignment, off-site meetings, trainings, and events.
- Must be eligible to accept all Youth Leader job assignments.
The work calendar for Youth Leaders and all other part-time casual field staff aligns with the academic calendars of our partner school districts. The job has recess breaks during fall, winter, spring and summer. The job resumes after every break and staff are expected to return to work on the date requested by LEARN.
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