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.
• Undergo and maintain all assigned health and safety, education, and HR trainings in addition to trainings required by the district.
• 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 meet school district’s requirements which may vary based on location (i.e. passing an exam, Paraprofessional certification, etc.).
• College units in education, recreation, child development desired.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: 6+ months’ experience working with children preferred.
• Other Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years of age.

Skills

• High energy.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• The ability to maintain a fun and organized atmosphere.
• Collaboration with school district staff.
• Positive youth development strategies.
• Recreation and prevention activities.
• Teaching positive life skills.
• Open communication channels.
• Sensitive situations with discretion.
• Foster open communication.
• Express ideas clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Manage sensitive situations.
• Exceptional interpersonal and partnering relationship skills.
• 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.
• Drug-free workplace.

Behaviors

• Enthusiastic.
• Motivated.
• Child-focused.
• Wants to make a difference in children's lives.

Motivations

• Be constantly in a learning and growth process.
• Participate in professional development enrichment opportunities.
• 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.
• Relay feedback from students and parents to the Site Coordinator, contributing to the continuous improvement of the program.
• Apply approved behavior management techniques to address and support children with challenging behaviors, ensuring a positive and safe learning environment for all students.

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits.
• 401(k) Retirement plan and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Commuter pre-tax benefit.
• Discounted childcare.
• Tickets at Work employee discounts.

Equal Opportunity Employer