Summary :

Plans and performs activities to support after school instructional programs with age-appropriate learning / recreational activities and subject matter.

Implements activities to enhance the student learning experiences.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

• Plans and organizes assignments for students and provides assistance to support play-oriented learning and assure student safety.
• Delivers instruction, intervention, and enrichment to students.
• Plans and implements activities and learning opportunities. Sets up games, activities, and learning exercises which support the curriculum.
• Meets with individual students to identify and set up goals, determine instructional assistance needs.
• Works with individual students on special subjects, exercises, and activities which support curriculum.
• Implements play and exploration activities which support the curriculum. Observes and participates in games, play, and individualized activity to assure student safety.
• May accompany students on district-sponsored field trips.
• Applies age / grade appropriate instructional aids and exercises which supports the curriculum. Applies alternative lessons and learning strategies for maximizing learning experiences.
• May assist Extended Learning Mentors and teachers with preparation and presentation of subject matter in small group learning environments.
• Meets with ELO-P / ACES Program Manager to learn, understand and carry out educational goals and objectives. Assists with implementation of special activities.
• Observes, monitors, and manages behavior of students within approved procedures.
• Applies positive reinforcement with students. Uses appropriate discipline in accordance with grade level requirements and scope of authority.
• Maintains appropriate records and tracks students for program compliance.
• Attends meetings and trainings as required by the district.
• Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.

Qualifications :

Knowledge and Skills : The position requires working practices of reinforcing age appropriate child development and guidance applicable in an educational setting.

Requires basic knowledge of positive reinforcement and discipline techniques. Requires basic knowledge of the subjects taught in the schools served by the district, including science, math, writing, grammar, spelling, language and reading, sufficiently to assist students with individual or group studies.

Requires a basic knowledge of methods for effective tutoring and instruction assistance. Requires knowledge of basic clerical and student record keeping processes.

Requires knowledge of and skill at using personal computers, audiovisual, and other equipment to support learning, record information, and send communications.

Requires sufficient human relations skills to work productively and cooperatively with other ELO-P / ACES Program leaders and managers, students, and parents in formal and informal settings, to exercise patience when conveying information to students having difficulty in learning and play environments.

Abilities : Requires the ability to assist students with organization and support of a learning-oriented program that includes recreational activity.

Requires the ability to oversee students, administer assignments and perform general clerical tasks. Requires the ability to facilitate problem solving processes with individuals and small groups of students, and assist with demonstrations of assigned subject matter.

Requires the ability to relate positively to students in a teaching / learning environment in a way that builds confidence and supports improved learning.

Education and Experience :

• High School diploma or GED.
• AA / AS degree, or 48 semester college units, or Paraprofessional Certification.
• Two years of experience working with students in a classroom or recreational environment.
• At least 6 credit hours of early childhood education curriculum preferred.

Licenses and Certificates :

• Requires a valid driver’s license.
• Requires a valid first aid card within 90 days of employment.

Application Document Requirements :

• Resume
• High School diploma or GED.
• AA / AS degree, or 48 semester college units, or Paraprofessional Certification.

Salary and Terms of Service :

Salary range (23) $19.72 - $24.27 per hour, eight (8) steps, six (6) hours per day and five (5) days per week (M-F). Holidays, sick leave and vacation benefits.

Prepaid family dental, medical, and vision insurance, prepaid life insurance plan for employee only, prorated according to number of hours worked.

Last updated : 2024-06-18