SUN Extended Day Instructor

Latino Network’s mission is: Leading with love, we cultivate our staff and community as a powerful force for radical social change. We do this through Latino community-driven programs, advocacy, and service. Our work springs from the core belief in Latino community self-determination—that is, the ability of community members to participate meaningfully in the decisions that affect their lives and the lives of their families.

About the role

The SUN Extended Day Instructor will work with the SUN Site Manager and Extended Day Coordinator to provide opportunities for academic and enrichment after-school classes. This is a part-time, temporary, non-exempt position.

Responsibilities

• Teach academic and enrichment classes
• Track and ensure academic and development of student groups of 10-15 children, ages 6-14
• Act as a positive role-model for students
• Participate and implement support program safety to ensure students are in a safe environment

Requirements

• Experience planning and providing academic and recreational activities to students in after-school environments
• Experience working with school-aged children from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
• Specific area of expertise that you are passionate about and eager to share with students, such as (but not limited to): art, cooking/nutrition, dance, creative writing, environmental science, foreign language, geography, LEGO Robotics, team sports, ultimate Frisbee, etc.
• Desire and ability to work with children to ensure an enriching, positive, and safe classroom setting
• Experience developing and effectively executing academic and recreational lesson plans to a diverse student population
• Ability to effectively work within a strength-based, integrated youth support service delivery system
• Ability to document work continually and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Strong organizational and time-management skills and ability to prioritize and complete multiple and varied tasks
• Sensitivity and ability to relate to people from diverse lifestyles, socioeconomic levels, and cultures
• Willingness to work as a team member and support the mission and goals of Latino Network

Additional Requirements

• Regularly work in the school, and in the community as needed, including client homes, schools, churches, parks, community centers, etc.
• Evening and weekend availability may be required; work hours are flexible to accommodate program implementation
• Reliable car, driver’s license, and automobile liability insurance; must be eligible to be an insured driver under Latino Network’s Commercial Auto Liability
• May require heavy lifting and walking during events and outreach activities
• Undergoing criminal and passing background check including fingerprinting is required

Pay

$16.50–19.00/hour, depending on skills and experience

Locations

• PPS: Chavez K-8, Scott K-5, Kelly K-5, Kellogg Middle
• RSD: Hartley K-5, Wilkes K-5, Woodland K-5