After School Instructor

About the role

After School Instructors may work with a group of up to 20 students from TK - 8th grade with daily tasks consisting of but not limited to: Tutoring, homework assistance, and educational enrichment. Instructors must have high energy, excellent organizational and communication skills, and the ability to maintain a fun and organized atmosphere. Instructors also ensure seamless integration of Catalyst programs with school day activities by sharing district classroom spaces and collaborating closely with school district staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide tutoring and homework assistance to help students meet national standards.
• Collaborate with Site Coordinator to create and implement all Catalyst ExpandEd Learning (ExL) curriculum, rules, and procedures, including new curriculum that may be introduced during the school year.
• Provide students with educational enrichment which may include positive youth development strategies, recreation and prevention activities, and the ability to teach youth positive life skills.
• Work collaboratively with staff members at site, both internally (Catalyst ExL peers and Catalyst Kids, where applicable) and externally (District staff and teachers).
• Track students’ progress using programmatic protocol.
• Ensure the students receive consistent supervision and always provides a safe and supported environment.
• Instructors are responsible for maintaining a safe environment and are required to promptly complete all necessary safety documentation, including injury reports and license-exempt Unusual Incident Reports (UIRs).
• Track attendance daily, including additional After School Enrichment & Safety (ASES) requirements where applicable.
• Fill out lesson planning form weekly.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism with students and families.
• Relay feedback from students and parents to the Site Coordinator, contributing to the continuous improvement of the program.
• Attend regular staff meetings and district meetings.
• Support and participate in family and site-based events.
• Support other sites when needed or called upon if staffing constraints arise.
• Communicate regularly with the Site Coordinator regarding all aspects of the program at the designated site.
• Apply approved behavior management techniques to address and support children with challenging behaviors, ensuring a positive and safe learning environment for all students.
• Undergo and maintain all assigned health and safety, education, and HR trainings in addition to trainings required by the district.
• Participate in professional development enrichment opportunities to enhance student learning.
• Prepare and adapt classroom settings, including carrying and arranging furniture (up to 25 pounds) and educational materials, to accommodate mobile classroom needs and create an optimal learning environment.
• Promote an inclusive environment of teamwork to ensure Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is practiced/applied in department operations, programs, and services.

Requirements

• The MINIMUM formal relevant education required by the position: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• The MINIMUM relevant experience necessary to qualify for the position: 6+ months’ experience working with children preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to solely manage a classroom of up to 20 students, ranging from TK to 8th grade.
• Must be able to express ideas clearly both verbally and in writing, manage sensitive situations with discretion, and foster open communication channels.
• Understanding of behavior management and effective strategies for guiding student behavior.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized with exceptional interpersonal and partnering relationship skills.
• Enthusiastic and highly motivated.
• Proven leadership and team-building skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Flexible, team oriented, child-focused, and wanting to make a difference in children’s lives.
• Ability to meet state and district-specific requirements; Fingerprint LIVE SCAN, CPR/First Aid Certification, Medical Certificate/Tuberculosis (TB) test, Mandated Reporter training, Food Handlers Permit (where applicable).

Qualifications

• Education: College units in education, recreation, child development desired.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized with exceptional interpersonal and partnering relationship skills.
• Understanding of behavior management and effective strategies for guiding student behavior.
• Enthusiastic and highly motivated.
• Proven leadership and team-building skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Flexible, team oriented, child-focused, and wanting to make a difference in children’s lives.

Behaviors

• High energy.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• The ability to maintain a fun and organized atmosphere.
• Collaborate with Site Coordinator to create and implement all Catalyst ExpandEd Learning (ExL) curriculum, rules, and procedures, including new curriculum that may be introduced during the school year.
• Provide students with educational enrichment which may include positive youth development strategies, recreation and prevention activities, and the ability to teach youth positive life skills.
• Work collaboratively with staff members at site, both internally (Catalyst ExL peers and Catalyst Kids, where applicable) and externally (District staff and teachers).
• Track students’ progress using programmatic protocol.
• Ensure the students receive consistent supervision and always provides a safe and supported environment.
• Instructors are responsible for maintaining a safe environment and are required to promptly complete all necessary safety documentation, including injury reports and license-exempt Unusual Incident Reports (UIRs).
• Track attendance daily, including additional After School Enrichment & Safety (ASES) requirements where applicable.
• Fill out lesson planning form weekly.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism with students and families.
• Relay feedback from students and parents to the Site Coordinator, contributing to the continuous improvement of the program.
• Attend regular staff meetings and district meetings.
• Support and participate in family and site-based events.
• Support other sites when needed or called upon if staffing constraints arise.
• Communicate regularly with the Site Coordinator regarding all aspects of the program at the designated site.
• Apply approved behavior management techniques to address and support children with challenging behaviors, ensuring a positive and safe learning environment for all students.
• Undergo and maintain all assigned health and safety, education, and HR trainings in addition to trainings required by the district.
• Participate in professional development enrichment opportunities to enhance student learning.
• Prepare and adapt classroom settings, including carrying and arranging furniture (up to 25 pounds) and educational materials, to accommodate mobile classroom needs and create an optimal learning environment.
• Promote an inclusive environment of teamwork to ensure Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is practiced/applied in department operations, programs, and services.

Benefits

• Vision Benefits
• 401(k) plan and Employee Assistance Program
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Discounted childcare (for staff working 25 hours or more per week)
• Access to the Calm app
• Tickets at Work employee discounts
• Be constantly in a learning and growth process with training and professional growth advisory

What We Offer

• Equal Opportunity Employer