Substitute After School Instructor, Expanded Learning

After School Instructors may work with a group of up to 20 students from TK - 8th grade with daily tasks consisting of but not limited to: tutoring, homework assistance, and educational enrichment. Instructors must have high energy, excellent organizational and communication skills, and the ability to maintain a fun and organized atmosphere. After School Instructors report to the Site Coordinator at their respective site.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provides tutoring and homework assistance to help students meet national standards
• Collaborates with Site Coordinator to create and implement all Catalyst ELO-P curriculum, rules, and procedures, including new curriculum that may be introduced during the school year
• Provides students with educational enrichment which may include positive youth development strategies, recreation and prevention activities, and the ability to teach youth positive life skills
• Works collaboratively with staff members at site
• Tracks students' progress using programmatic protocol
• Ensures the students receive consistent supervision and always provides a safe and supported environment.
• Tracks attendance daily
• Fills out lesson planning form weekly
• Maintains a high level of professionalism with students and families
• Attends regular staff meetings
• Supports and participates in family and site-based events
• Supports other sites when needed or called upon if staffing constraints arise
• Communicates regularly with the Site Coordinator regarding all aspects of the program at the designated site
• Undergoes and maintains all assigned health and safety, education, and HR trainings
• Participates in professional development enrichment opportunities to enhance student learning
• Promotes an inclusive environment of teamwork to ensure Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is practiced/applied in department operations, programs, and services

Education and Experience:

Education: The MINIMUM formal relevant education required by the position.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must meet school district's requirements for a Paraprofessional (based on district in which job is offeredrequirements vary district to district).

Experience: The MINIMUM relevant experience necessary to qualify for the position.

• 6 or more months working with children preferred
  

Other Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Ability to solely manage a classroom of up to 20 students
• College units in education, recreation, child development desired
• Understanding of behavior management and effective disciplinary techniques
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organized with exceptional interpersonal and partnering relationship skills
• Enthusiastic and highly motivated
• Proven leadership and team-building skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Flexible, team oriented, child focused, and wanting to make a difference in children's lives
• Ability to meet state-specific requirements; Finger print LIVE SCAN, CPR/FA, Medical Certificate/TB test, Mandated Reporter training

We Offer:

• Career Development and Training
• Paid Vacation/Holiday/Sick Time
• Vision Benefits
• 401K
• Life Insurance
• Education Reimbursement
• Company Discounts

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace.