After School Assistant

About the role

The Children’s Home of Reading Youth & Family Services is seeking a Part-Time After School Program Assistant for our Community Prevention Partnership Program. KAP focuses on developing character education, learning conflict resolution, enhancing self-esteem and developing social skills to build positive peer relationships. KAP is delivered through after school sessions, summer KAP camp two-week sessions and approximately 4-6 Saturday enrichment days.

Job Type

Part-Time

Shift

• Tuesday 1pm-5pm
• Wednesday 2pm-5pm
• Thursday 2pm-5pm

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in human services, education, social work, health, psychology or a related field is recommended.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills (e.g., nonjudgmental, objective, reflective, empathic, patient, tactful).
• Ability to establish rapport with youth/students and empower them by building on their strengths.
• Strong organizational and record keeping skills.
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
• Computer skills; including web browsing, e-mail, Internet, and word-processing and data management.
• Driver’s license – possibility of driving company 14 passenger van.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the safety and wellbeing of students and employees during KAP sessions.
• Deliver KAP curriculum to classrooms in 5 elementary schools in the City of Reading.
• Provide KAP services during KAP 2-week Summer Day Camp experience for Reading School District elementary students.
• Work collaboratively with KAP Program Manager to develop calendar, lesson plans and learning objectives.
• Administer pre and post-tests.
• Aid in outreach, recruitment and enrollment of eligible students.
• Aid in maintaining accurate attendance records.
• Aid in ordering food and preparing snacks for students.
• Maintain clear, effective, open, honest communication with both internal and external customers and colleagues.
• Create, maintain and support a safe environment for open discussion.
• Maintain confidentiality.

Communication

Ability to maintain relationships based on trust, support and growth with team colleagues, program participants and community members.

About Company

The Children’s Home of Reading has been a pillar of hope, transforming the lives of at-risk children and families. We believe that real change happens when we work together. We’re Better Together, and that’s why we’re looking for compassionate, dedicated, driven and responsible individuals to join our team. We support our team through comprehensive training and a collaborative environment where every contribution matters, and for our full-time employees we have a great benefits package. Join CHOR YFS today—because we’re truly better together.