Academic Enrichment Specialist

Title: Academic Enrichment Facilitator

Supervised by: Program Director & Community School Director

Part-time position: after school 20 hours per week; 10-month position at $17.50 to $20.00 per hour

Program Description: The Children’s Aid at the Fairmont Neighborhood School is a Community School operating Monday – Friday and some Saturdays. By providing innovative and effective services, sparking enthusiasm for learning, focusing on continuous improvement and working with our school and community partners we will establish a strong foundation for success. Our goal is to promote leadership, teamwork, academic improvement, physical health, multi-cultural awareness, and emotional and social awareness so that our students may develop into well-rounded, disciplined community leaders.

Purpose of Position: The Academic Enrichment Facilitator will work with the Program Director and participants by providing supports during after school time. The Academic Enrichment Facilitator will also be expected to participate in action planning with any children that may need additional supports. The Academic Enrichment Facilitator will be expected to have check in meetings with the Program Director and the Community School Director.

Primary Job functions and responsibilities are divided by key areas below:

General On-Site Duties

· Demonstrate a commitment to the Children’s Aid and Fairmont-Samara mission and show initiative and motivation in achieving the goals of the program.

· Maintain documentation on participants.

· Communicate regularly with appropriate Children’s Aid and DOE personnel regarding needs of program and/or participants.

· Work cooperatively with other staff members of the program (may include late nights and/or weekends).

· Implementation of lessons, assessments, and differentiation of students.

Special Events

· Assist with Community School events coordinated by the Program Director or the Community School Director such as on-site registration, student recognition, etc. as needed.

Student Development

· Serve as a role model for all students in our campus.

· Establish and maintain rapport with the students and parents of the Fairmont-Samara Campus.

· Help students develop self-confidence, improve self-concept, and reduce anxiety or fear of academic failure.

· Help students develop the study skills and positive attitude necessary for academic success.

· Assist in establishing, monitoring, and maintaining safe and respectful behavior of participants.

· Create action plans or academic plans for individual children as needed or required.

· Administer pre- and post- tests and/or assessments as needed.

· Staff members are all mandated reporters.

Student Records

· Collect and monitor daily participant information such as attendance, grades and assignments.

· Report and document incidents of discipline and accidents to the Program Director and Community School Director.

General Requirements

· Knowledge of serving in impoverished communities and strong commitment to continue serving these communities.

· Work well in teams and in collaboration with other organizations and entities.

· Strong communication skills and well organized.

· preferred (, oral and written).

· High School or GED.

Work Prerequisite

· A background check and fingerprinting are necessary to work in our location.

Job location:

The Children’s Aid

@ The Fairmont Neighborhood School

1550 Vyse Avenue

Room 202

Bronx, NY 10460ob Summary

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.50 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 20 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Bronx, NY 10460 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bronx, NY 10460: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20