Position Summary
Under the guidance of the Assistant Director of Education, the After-School Program Assistant helps to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education. After-School Program Assistantis responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children’s interests and needs. Responsible for ensuring a high level of program quality and working to establish a positive relationship with all program participants, their families and staff.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
* Assist in the implementation of school age program activities and encourage participation by children,
* Assist tutoring of students in academic subjects such as reading, writing, math, and other areas,
* Work effectively with students in after school activities and assist with behavior management, discipline, interpersonal actions, and act as a role model,
* Help mentor students in a variety of learning and life experiences,
* As needed, differentiate lessons and activities so they are appropriate for students of various ages and with various abilities,
* Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, order, and availability of classroom materials,
* Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling,
* Ensures a healthy classroom environment including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards, safety and security of children,
* Help ensures smooth, daily transitions for children,
* Effectively manage assigned group. Maintain and enforce progressive discipline policy. Report observations and incidents (e.g. discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, etc.) to ADE.
* Communicate appropriate information to parents,
* Clean up site when children depart. Inspect and return supplies to appropriate place. Follow proper cleaning requirements and procedures,
* Attend and participate in staff meetings and site events as requested,
* Interact professionally and appropriately with children, parents, staff community members and partners,
* Maintain confidentiality for all students, families and staff,
* Follow all program policies and state regulations,
* Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement,
* Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Education and/or Director of Education.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
* Minimum High Diploma with demonstrated relevant equivalent experience in working with school-age children and/or youth development.
* Formal Training related to child or youth development; at least one year of supervised experience working with school age children in a group setting, preferred.
* High energy.
* Multilingual, preferred.
* Ability to work well with others.
* Regular and satisfactory attendance and punctuality are required.
* Adheres to all safety guidelines of the Center.
* Staff must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment.
* Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
* Child/Adult CPR and First Aid certification.
* Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
Job Type: Part time 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Benefits/Perks:
* Paid Time Off
* Simple IRA matching
* Participation in Center’s many provided services
Submit cover letter/resume to: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center 20 Dr. Marcus F. Wheatland Blvd., Newport, RI 02842 Human Resources Manager, Cherie Hersperger – chersperger@mlkccenter.org or Education Director, Missy Davis - mdavis@mlkccenter.org #J-18808-Ljbffr