Promise Academic Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY

Academic Specialists in Promise South Salt Lake afterschool programs act as teachers, tutors, and mentors with youth from diverse backgrounds. Specialists provide a safe, responsible, well-supervised space for youth to complete school work, practice academic skills, and work on academic projects.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

1. Lead and supervise groups of youth ages 5-18 in Promise South Salt Lake afterschool programs.

• Provide academic assistance, Career and Technical Education (CTE) activities, and tutoring for youth in the program.
• Plan and lead academic and CTE activities designed to increase youth skills in literacy, math, and science.
• Assist youth with tools and technology needed (i.e. calculators, textbooks, computers, Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, Zoom) to complete school work.
• Address behavior needs in the afterschool program using appropriate behavior management techniques, problem solving skills, and functional understanding of youth development.

1. Assist Assistant Coordinator in reporting requirements

• Collect accurate attendance and activity participation of youth.
• Communicate successes and challenges regarding youth to direct supervisors.

1. Additional responsibilities

• Arrive on time for scheduled shifts and all required staff meetings and trainings
• Serve snacks and meals, as well as oversee meal times (may need Food Handler's Permit)
• Maintain daily cleanliness and sanitation of all program areas.
• Work at city-sponsored events (as conditions allow), typically held every 2 months on Friday evenings or Saturday mornings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Current enrollment in or completion of field of study related to education/teaching.
• Experience working with youth in an educational setting.
• People of diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

1. Knowledge of operation and techniques used in an out-of-school-time program setting.
2. Willingness to be certified in First Aid and CPR
3. Skill in word processing, spreadsheets, office machine usage and the operation of computers.
4. Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other agencies, participants, and the general public.

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Due to the nature of this position, the applicant must successfully pass an initial criminal background check, subsequent checks and continuously meet the requirements of the Bureau of Criminal Identification.