Thrive Out of School Programs - Instructional Aide (6 Positions Available)

About the role

The Thrive Out of School Programs are seeking 6 Instructional Aides to support students during homework and enrichment activities. Positions are located in various schools in Pitkin, Mayberry, Silver Lane, O'Brien, Norris, and O'Connell West.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a high level of communication and positive relationships with students, families, teachers, school staff, and program staff.
• Keep classroom and other designated areas clean, neat, and organized.
• Set-up and clean-up projects and snacks.
• Support and participate in all lessons and activities as directed by Senior Group Leader and Site Coordinator.
• Support and assist with tutoring and monitoring all students during homework time.
• Monitor and address student behavior in collaboration with Site Coordinator and Senior Group Leader.
• Ensure safety of all students during program.
• Serve as activity substitute when necessary.
• Serve as a role model by using appropriate language and consistent discipline.
• Assume such other functions as may be determined by Site Coordinator, Senior Group Leader, and/or Out of School Program Manager.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• An associate's degree is strongly preferred.
• Strong communication and organization skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, be self-directed, and problem-solve.
• Experience with school aged children and/or after-school programming and activities is strongly preferred.
• Maturity, responsibility, professionalism, and sincere interest in working with school-aged children.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate's degree strongly preferred.
• Strong communication and organization skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, be self-directed, and problem-solve.
• Experience with school aged children and/or after-school programming and activities strongly preferred.
• Maturity, responsibility, professionalism, and sincere interest in working with school-aged children.

Skills

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Experience with school-aged children and/or after-school programming.

Benefits

• This is a part-time position that runs only during the school year with an expectation of 12-20 hours per week during afterschool hours.
• Summer positions may be available.

Pay

$18.04 per hour

Schedule

Part-time position running during the school year with an expectation of 12-20 hours per week during afterschool hours. Summer positions may be available.

Terms of Employment

Non-bargaining unit employee. Pay is on an hourly basis.