21st Century After School Enrichment Specialist - IDEA Weslaco Pike (Immediate Opening)

This position is grant-funded with 21st Century funds and will require a time and effort report. Funding may be extended, but there is no guarantee of ongoing or indefinite employment.

About the Role

The After School Enrichment Specialists will facilitate after school programming for priority students, focusing on academic support, enrichment opportunities, and college/career readiness. Specialists work 2 – 2.5 hours after school and collaborate with campus principals and the After School Coordinator to ensure programs align with the school’s vision and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Implement a clear and consistent behavior management system that aligns to campus-wide initiatives while developing students’ character and sense of community in the classroom
• Help shape and develop a school-wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment for each student
• Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with students and families based on trust, understanding, and respect for the communities in which they identify
• Provide enrichment and recreation leadership for program students
• Facilitate planned enrichment and/or recreational activities for groups of 12-18 students
• Assist in developing students' cognitive capacity, increasing academic skill development, and respect for learning
• Foster students' self-esteem and motivation through positive interaction
• Be directly supervised by the Site Coordinator
• Attend scheduled meetings with Site Coordinator and Project Director to coordinate program design, evaluation process, and outreach efforts
• Work closely with Site Coordinator and Project Director to:
  • Organize schedule of enrichment and/or recreational activities
  • Implement evaluation tools
• Abide by all IDEA campus rules and procedures
• Track data weekly and monthly for reporting

Requirements

• Current college enrollment, up to 15 college hours, or professional certification in the subject you will teach
• Experience working with youth (formal or informal)
• Experience working in a classroom/school setting (formal or informal)
• Must attach an official or unofficial transcript to the application to verify GPA and credit hours earned

Skills

• Ability to instruct students and manage student behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment

Benefits

• Dental and vision plans
• Disability and life insurance
• Parenting benefits
• Generous vacation time
• Referral bonuses
• Professional development
• Relocation allowance (if applicable)

Pay

Compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate of $14/hour.

About IDEA Public Schools

At IDEA Public Schools, we believe each and every child can go to college. Since 2000, IDEA has grown from a small school with 150 students to a multi-state network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools. IDEA serves over 80,000 college-bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Florida, and Ohio, and maintains a legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college.

When you choose to work at IDEA, you join a team committed to ambitious goals, continuous growth, and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging. The Staff Culture and Belonging Team promotes human connection through IDEA’s Core Values.