Description
$17.50 - $25.00/hour
Position Summary:
Children's Aid (CA) After School in Action Program at CS 211 and MSTA 318, funded by OST (Out of School Time) is an after-school enrichment program operating Monday through Friday, from 2:00pm to 5:30pm. The program offers tutorial help for students with their homework, additional educational instruction, and the opportunity to engage in an array of enriching art-based activities and SEL (social emotional learning) activities. The Facilitator is responsible for the supervision and care of (up to) 20 children, which comprise a group or club.
Essential Duties:
- Understand and promote the organization's Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure alignment with organizational policies and procedures.
- A Facilitator is responsible for the supervision and care of (up to) 20 children, which comprise a group or club.
- A Facilitator is a leader, who commits to teach by modeling and demonstrates characteristics that participants can learn from.
- The role of a Facilitator is to engage elementary school age children in fun learning activities; as well as provide a safe and respectful environment to our youth.
- In most cases, Facilitators have an Assistant Facilitator, which they collaborate and provide guidance to on the day to day activities.
- Facilitators have to provide individual and group tutoring in areas such as reading, writing, and mathematics.
- In addition, facilitators are expected to develop classroom and behavioral management skills, implement professionally developed S.T.E.M, SEL curriculum, and develop relationships with children and their families.
- The Facilitator help in the design, plan and lead the implementation of special projects in and out of program.
- A Facilitator is expected to be punctual, responsible, have a positive attitude and provide encouragement to children.
- A Facilitator assist in activities or tasks necessary to ensure an orderly operation of the program: supervise children during supper, ensuring equipment is properly signed out and that all equipment is properly cleaned and returned. They attend regular staff meetings, trainings and work cooperatively with other staff members in the program and in the schools. They also develop lesson plans, teach, supervise children, and organize games.
- Available from September through June for the after-school enrichment program.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Pursuing an Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree.
Key Competencies:
- At least one-year experience working with children, tutoring, or teaching is highly preferred.
It is the policy of Children's Aid to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Children's Aid will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on any basis, including race, creed, color, national origin, ethnicity, alienage or citizenship status, gender/sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, source of income, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, familial status, caregiver status, military status, marital or partnership status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest or conviction record, credit history, unemployment status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Children's Aid is committed to complying with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Children's Aid will conduct a prompt and thorough investigation of all allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or any violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy in a confidential manner and will take appropriate corrective action, if and where warranted. Children's Aid prohibits retaliation against employees who provide information about, complain about, or assist in the investigation of any complaint of discrimination or violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.
The incumbent is expected to work a schedule, whether in-person or hybrid, as determined by the department's needs to facilitate effective collaboration with the team. This flexibility is essential for maintaining seamless communication, fostering teamwork, and ensuring the smooth operation of the department's processes. The position's requirements are subject to periodic review and adjustment based on organizational needs and changes in work dynamics.
Qualifications
Behaviors
Team Player - Works well as a member of a group
Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Dedicated - Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Ability to Make an Impact - Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Education
Bachelors (preferred)
Associates (preferred)
Experience
Pursuing an associate degree or bachelor's degree. (required)
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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