After School Program Instructor - Extra Help

About the role

The City of Oxnard's Cultural and Community Services Department is seeking energetic Afterschool Program Instructors to be part of our team. Under general supervision, the After School Program Instructor performs general recreation and human services program duties involving youth.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct program support for specific recreation and human services activities.
• Provides direct supervision of up to 20 students in grade levels 1-8 in recreation and human services programs or day camps; dispenses equipment; maintains equipment and facilities.
• Responds to questions and concerns from the public and program participants; provides information as appropriate and resolves concerns.
• Upholds the essential standards and grant requirements as noted by our partnership with local school districts.
• Provides homework assistance ensuring that it is completed neatly and correctly.
• Provides structured recreational and enrichment activities.
• Provides opportunities for participants to increase their English language fluency and proficiency.
• Implements content area lessons and classroom management strategies taught during professional development trainings.
• Attends assigned Professional Development Trainings during summer and throughout the school year.

Requirements

• A high school diploma/GED and pass a para-educator examination through the Oxnard School District or Hueneme Elementary School District.
• Completion of a minimum of 48 college credits.
• Be at least 18 years of age or older.

Qualifications

• Licenses/Certifications: Some positions may require the possession of or ability to obtain a valid class C California driver's license.
• Other Requirements: A valid First Aid/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate must be obtained within six months of appointment. Obtain a Mandated Reporter Training Certificate within six months of appointment. Provide current Tuberculosis (TB) test results to the Oxnard School District or Hueneme Elementary School District prior to the first day of employment.
• Communication: Must be able to communicate in English effectively both orally and in writing.
• Desirable: Two (2) years of voluntary or paid youth program experience.