After School Enrichment Specialist - IDEA La Joya (Immediate Opening)

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 will work with campus principals and the After School Coordinator to ensure after school programs enhance the school's vision and priorities. This role operates after school for 2 – 2.5 hours daily.

Responsibilities

• Implement a clear and consistent behavior management system aligned with campus-wide initiatives while developing students’ character and sense of community.
• Help shape and develop a school-wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment for each student.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students and families based on trust, understanding, and respect for their communities.
• 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 fostering respect for learning.
• Build students' self-esteem and motivation through positive interaction.
• Work under the direct supervision of the Site Coordinator.
• Attend scheduled meetings with the Site Coordinator and Project Director to coordinate program design, evaluation, and outreach efforts.
• Collaborate with the Site Coordinator and Project Director to organize schedules, implement evaluation tools, and ensure program alignment.
• Abide by all IDEA campus rules and procedures.

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) and in a classroom/school setting (formal or informal).
• Must attach an official or unofficial transcript 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 diverse situations in the school environment.
• Ability to track data weekly and monthly for reporting.

Benefits

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

Pay

Compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate of $14.00/hour.

About IDEA Public Schools

At IDEA Public Schools, we believe 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 across Texas, Florida, and Ohio, with a legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college.

When you join IDEA, you become part of a team committed to ambitious goals, growth, and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging. Learn more about our core values here.