Middle School After-School Program Leader (26-27 School Year)

About the role

The after school program leader supports the educational program and assists their assigned teachers and students by working with students or small groups.

Responsibilities

• Create and submit lesson plans in a timely manner
• Lead and facilitate homework help sessions, enrichment activities, and physical education activities
• Ensure students are safely signed in and out of the program daily using our student attendance software
• Create and ensure a welcoming and safe environment for all students
• Report problems of a serious nature, including recurring behavioral problems and safety hazards, to the After-School Coordinator and School Director
• Clean and organize the classroom space used during the program hours
• Actively supervise students and keep students safe
• Enforce activity and safety rules in school buildings and on school property
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum of HS diploma and currently enrolled in college
• Demonstrated successful experience working with middle school aged students
• Demonstrated ability to work positively with staff and parents alike
• Bilingual (oral & written) Spanish/English is a plus!

Prior to Qualifications

• Specialized skills in at least one of the following: Cheerleading Coaching, Sports Coaching (Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, etc.), Photography, Video Games, Associated Student Body (Student Government), Cooking, Yearbook, Film Making, Etc. (bring your ideas!)

Physical Job Qualifications

• The physical ability to stand and or walk frequently
• The physical ability to seldom carry up to 20 pounds (for mail delivery)
• The physical ability to participate in repetitive movements (typing, sitting down, filing paperwork)
• The physical ability to occasionally crouch down or squat (assisting in first aid duties)

Wage and Benefits

This is a part-time, 10-month hourly position for the academic year with the option of summer work. The wage rate is $25.00 an hour. Schools in Action is non-sectarian in its programs, admissions policies, employment practices, and all other operations shall not charge tuition and shall not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, disability, religion or sexual orientation, either actual or perceived.