Site Instructor - Palm Glades Preparatory Academy

Salary: Up to $300 per week.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure that each child is signed into and out of the program site properly.
• Ensure only authorized individuals pick-up the child at the end of the program day.
• Help organize, distribute, and record snacks during snack time.
• Help Site Supervisor with student recruitment, as needed.
• Ensure that drinking water is available to the children at all times (especially during physical education activities) to protect against dehydration.
• Monitor and document any safety hazards (such as broken equipment or furniture, toxic or caustic chemicals or cleaning agents) of both indoor and outdoor space.
• Monitor the cleanliness of program used spaces, including sanitation stations, cafeteria, restrooms, etc.
• Re-stock cleaning products and report products needing to be reordered.
• In case of emergency, accident, or injury, consult the site’s Master Registration List for student information on allergies, medical and doctor information, parent notification and authorized student pick-up.
• Help complete incident/injury reports according to program policy.
• Safeguard the confidentiality of student or family information on file, especially medical conditions, and student academic performance.
• As assigned by the Site Supervisor, open/close the program facility which could require an adjustment in work hours.
• Create a positive, enriching environment for students and peers.
• Help with administration of social skills pretest and post-test.
• Follow the daily activity schedule set by the Site Supervisor.
• Model and reinforce hand washing, especially before meals/snacks and after using the bathroom.
• Help with parent engagement and contact follow-ups.
• Attend required staff training (these paid trainings may occur outside of program hours).
• Sign-in/sign-out on the weekly log at the program site.

• Facilitate mandated curricula as stated in BSI contract agreement.
• Adhere to agency-wide training requirements (locally and nationally), to ensure program and curriculum fidelity.
• Communicate and advocate effectively for positive and healthy relationship building among participants. 
• Commute in a timely manner to assigned workshops, events, or any other scheduled activities. 
• Responsibly represent the agency with a high standard of professionalism.

• Complete any required training before the deadline (as provided by the onboarding process or your direct supervisor upon hire).
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements for the role on site:

• Always wear the required identification badge and uniform shirt during program hours (on-site and off-site).
• Have a charged cell phone or program walkie-talkie available for immediate contact in case of emergency.

Required Qualifications: 

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
• English & Spanish language is required (can read, write and speak fluently).
• Clearance on MDCPS/BCPS Level II Background screening.
• Reliable personal transportation and personal cellphone.
• Basic Computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years of work experience with middle school youth preferred.
• Training in how to accommodate children with special needs.
• Ability to work with a diverse team and multi-racial demographics.
• Computer, Design and Administration skills.

Personal Characteristics Strongly Desired:

• Behave Ethically: Understand ethical behavior and business practices and ensure own behavior and the behavior of others are consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization.
• Build Relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organization.
• Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
• Focus on Client Needs: Anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of schools, community organizations and individual clients to meet or exceed their expectations within the organizational parameters.
• Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Lead: Positively influence others to achieve results that support the sustainability of the organization.
• Make Decisions: Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization.
• Organize: Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track
• Replicate Core Values: Implement core values for all tasks and activities within the workplace.

Physical Demands:

This position is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, speak, and hear. The Site Instructor must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Limitations and Disclaimer:

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. It is understood that the part-time employee will also perform other reasonable business duties as per our funder(s) contract requirements. Job descriptions are subject to periodic review and may be revised at the discretion of management. This job description is not a written or implied contract.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all position without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Hiring is contingent to references and Level II background screening and Sex Offender background check successfully passed.