What are the responsibilities and job description for the Club Tutor Teacher Assistant position at Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Plains, Inc.?
TITLE: Club Tutor Teacher Assistant
REPORTS TO: Club Tutor Teacher
CLASSIFIED: Part Time, Non-Exempt
MISSION: To inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens.
JOB SUMMARY: To assist the Club Tutor Teacher and provide individualized student support. This involves aiding students in comprehending new concepts and finishing their assignments. This position helps students attain their academic objectives by collaborating with them and enhancing their performance. Moreover, you are accountable for supervising program areas and youth participants assigned to your site. All Boys & Girls Club workers need to uphold the organization's mission.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist in enhancing the education, development, and progress of students.
- Maintain a growth mindset toward student learning and teaching practice
- Encourage problem-solving by having a curious mind and critical thinking skills.
- Assist youth with homework or special projects and enrichment activities.
- Assist youth with behavioral challenges and ensure they are following success plans
- Implement the 5-Key Elements for Positive Youth Development.
- Exhibit the Club Values of Excellence, Impact Driven, Teamwork, and Good Character.
- Ensure the program activities are implemented according to the Club’s policies
- Responsible for the safety and security of the youth in the facility.
- Communicate to your supervisor any daily updates or concerns at the end of each shift.
- Accompany bus driver for transportation or transport via a Club van after the nightly program to ensure youth get to a safe place according to their plan.
- Attend monthly all-staff meetings, bi-weekly one-on-one meetings with your supervisor, and team meetings.
- Assist your supervisor in developing and achieving a performance plan
- Perform other duties as assigned.
EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Previous work with elementary-aged children
- Commitment to working five days a week
- Must understand, implement, and demonstrate behavior management principles and other youth treatment modalities, per the Club training and Values of Fun, Supportive Relationships, Recognition, Opportunities and Expectations, and Safety.
- Must be able to provide leadership, on-the-spot and reflective feedback, and supervision to assigned employees to ensure they, too, understand and demonstrate principles of behavior management and other youth treatment modalities, per the Club training and Values of Fun, Supportive Relationships, Recognition, Opportunities and Expectations, and Safety.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be of the mental and physical capacity to observe, interact, and communicate with youth, staff, volunteers, educators (at your assigned tutor site), etc., at the Club to ensure the safety of the space and others, provide guidance and reflection per the Club priority outcomes and goals
- Ability to stand/sit for long periods throughout a shift
- Ability to operate various types of general office equipment including PC, telephone, copier, etc.
- This position is considered to be safety-sensitive.
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain nor be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace!
All qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, non-job-related disability, or any other protected class. The Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Plains provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees in compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application/hiring process should contact Human Resources to communicate their request for accommodation at 605-692-3333.
