Ada Jenkins Center - LEARN Works Instructor (part-time)

About the role

The LEARN Works Instructor position is part-time and seasonal, working Monday-Friday from 2:30-4:30pm, from mid-Aug. through mid-May. Occasional extended shifts may be required.

Responsibilities

• Support in the creation, set-up, and implementation of lessons for groups of students utilizing determined curriculum(s) and explicit instruction.
• Coach students in whole group, small groups, pairs and/or individually about the use of reading strategies.
• Work with the director, trainers, instructor partner, and other staff members to learn to use strategies/activities to provide for consistent instruction for students.
• Use multisensory approaches to adapt to students learning styles.
• Monitor the progress of each student on an ongoing basis.
• Provide students with consistent feedback about progress and achievement.
• Provide feedback to parents about the progress of their student at determined intervals or as requested.
• Include math homework and support of needed math skill building during homework start time.
• Collaborate with the LEARN Works team on the coordination, set-up, and implementation of enrichment activities to enhance academic instruction and provide opportunities for real life application of skills.
• Ensure students complete evaluation or assessments as needed.
• Model student expectations and the Love and Logic philosophy for program participants.
• Identify students in need of extra support for social skill development and implement strategies designed to promote the students' abilities to make good choices.
• Provide participants with encouragement about their personal growth and development.
• Establish routines and procedures for the classroom that maintain a safe, positive learning climate for participants.
• Set and model the tone for your classroom to foster a conducive environment for learning and participation.
• Aid in the completion of communications and efforts in the Afterschool 201 database.
• Aid in the support of the completion of weekly lesson plans.
• Aid in the data entry of student assessment scores in the Afterschool 201 database.
• Aid in the provision of monthly success stories in Afterschool 201 database.
• Participate in the evaluation process for students and volunteers.
• Attend training sessions.
• Participate in observations and coaching check-ins.
• Establish performance goals, performance mid-year check-ins, and self and supervisor annual performance appraisals.
• Participate in the development of the program.
• Attend team meetings.
• Communicate with supervisor and colleagues about needs and concerns.
• Collaborate with LEARN Works instructor partner in establishing a relationship with each parent, in communicating regularly with parents via phone calls, email, in-person, or the childcare management software.
• Help keep parents informed of their student's progress.
• Help conduct parent conferences with parents on scheduled dates during the school year and as other needs arise.
• Collaborate with LEARN Works instructor partner to communicate with your students' schoolteachers.
• Make schoolteachers aware when students exit the LEARN Works program.

Requirements

• Minimally one year certificate from college or technical school; or six months to a year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 1 year of experience working with elementary school students preferred.
• Prior experience working with volunteers preferred.
• Computer proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Familiar with Google apps preferred.
• CPR and First Aid Certified. If not currently certified at the time of hire, certification can be acquired shortly after.

Skills, Abilities and Attributes

• Proven excellent interpersonal skills.
• Works well with others and behaves professionally and ethically while developing professionally.
• Able to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Adaptable and open to change and new information; adapts behavior and work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles.
• Committed to continuous improvement.
• Passion for the work of the Ada Jenkins Center, with a genuine commitment to the fulfillment of the agency's mission.

Benefits

The Ada Jenkins Center is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.