Afterschool Extended Learning Specialist I

Assist in implementing instructional programs, lesson plans, and enrichment activities.

Present and reinforce instruction to individual or small groups of students.

Assist students by answering questions, providing proper examples, emotional support, friendly attitude and general guidance; assure student understanding of program rules and procedures.

Assist students in completing homework assignments in a variety of subjects and reaching academic goals.

Observe, monitor and manage behavior of students enrolled in an assigned after-school program during educational and recreational activities; monitor and actively engage with students during indoor and outdoor activities; 

Assist in maintaining site records, including discipline, parent sign-out and program activities in accordance with mandated program requirements.

Manage sign-in/out sheets for student entry into the program and upon release.

Confer with supervisor concerning educational activities and materials to meet student needs; reports progress regarding student performance and behavior.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Child guidance principles and practices.
• Safe practices in classroom and outdoor activities.
• Basic subjects taught in schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading.
• Basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and/or ratios.
• Behavior management and motivation techniques.
• Health and safety practices and procedures.
• Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.
• District organization, operations, regulations, policies and objectives related to position.
• General instructional techniques and strategies related to after-school programs.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Educational and recreational practices and procedures and appropriate student conduct.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• First aid/CPR techniques.
• Basic recordkeeping methods and procedures.
• Arithmetic calculations.

Ability to:

• Learn and apply rules and regulations involved in assigned program functions
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action 
• Set appropriate boundaries with children and adults utilizing conflict resolution skills and proactive communication, following guidelines established in the Child Care Parent Policy Handbook.
• Comprehend and follow directions given verbally and in writing
• Demonstrate mental acuity sufficient to perform the essential functions of the position 
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing 
• Apply principles of creativity and flexibility in executing program functions
• Establish and maintain a safe and healthful environment 
• Establish and maintain basic filing systems for program required recordkeeping 
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with children and parents, program staff and the public.
• Develop and implement behavior plan as needed to address challenging student behaviors and address individual children’s needs.