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After-School Program Instructional Staff - Part-Time - Interim
Big City University
 

This is a part-time job.  You must be available Monday-Thursdays throughout the school operating year from at least during 2-6:00.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Engage at-risk elementary school students in order to improve academic outcomes through intensive tutoring and positively affect social-emotional and character development.  Help to oversee a team to facilitate experiences in enrichment activities.   
Provide program services to actively participating Big City University students and assisting the Program Site Coordinator in providing high-quality educational service programs. Assist with parent and family education events and educational field trips. 
Create and implement fun and exciting activities planned to include all elementary age groups. 
Must monitor and evaluate situations quickly using good judgment to assess situations and make decisions. Create and maintain a safe environment for children and adults within the program space. 

KEY ROLES: 

Communicate positively and create relationships with members and parents to provide positive guidance and role modeling to members.

Creative and flexible adaptation of programs and activities as necessary. 

Monitor and evaluate programs, services and activities to ensure the safety of members, quality in programs and appearance of the branch at all times. 

Maintain safety by ensuring equipment and environment are appropriately maintained 

Apply appropriate guidance and discipline techniques 

Ensure a productive work environment by working within a team environment. 

Participate in staff and/or teacher meetings and training as required. 

Complete appropriate reporting according to organization and grant requirements. 

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• May participate in special programs and/or events.

RELATIONSHIPS: 

Internal: Maintains close, daily contact with staff (professional and volunteer), and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/ instructions; instruct; and advise/counsel. 

External: Maintains contact with external community groups, schools, members' parents and others to assist in resolving problems. 

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• At least two-year minimum experience volunteering or working with children and at least some experience as a leader of a group.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate with staff, parents, volunteers and children.
• Good general computer skills including Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook.
• Ability to plan and implement fun and exciting quality programs for youth.
• Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.
• Academic Ability to tutor on an elementary level in English/Language Art, Math Activities, Science and Social Studies. 
• Recommended CPR,  First Aid Certifications, and Background Check.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

Physical requirements: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and policy manuals. The ability to clearly and concisely exchange/receive ideas, facts and or technical information with others. Ability to visually monitor the activities of club members. The employee is required to be able to perform CPR or first aid. The employee is required to use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, climb or balance, and stoop, jump, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is required to operate a motor vehicle. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee may occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds. Working environment: Normal afterschool environment.