After School Program Substitute

Give Every Child A Chance

A Volunteer Mentor-Tutor Program

322 Sun West Pl. / Manteca, CA 95337

Program: (209) 825-7003 | Admin: (209) 823-6222

www.gecac.net

After School Program (ASP)

Job Description

Job Title: After School Program (ASP) Substitute

Schedule: On-Call Monday-Friday, Shifts: 1:15pm-6:00pm or 2:00pm-6:30pm

Supervisor: Site Lead and Program Director

Job Summary

The primary role of the After School Program Substitute is to create a safe, engaging, and supportive environment for students through facilitating quality programming. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to supervising elementary age students, assisting the students academically, engaging the students with enrichment activities and assisting in recreational games. The ASP Substitute must have the ability to establish authority through leadership, communication, and most importantly patience. Enthusiasm, dedication, and the ability connect with children are essential qualities for staff in order to foster the social, emotional and academic growth of all students in program.

Skills Needed

• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead and motivate students to actively participate in program activities
• Patience, understanding and empathy when dealing with the sensitive needs of children
• Flexibility with the ability to adapt to changes and open to new ideas and approaches
• Ability and aptitude to make decisions within established policies
• Passion for working with children

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Actively supervise and ensure student safety at all times while promoting a safe and positive classroom environment
• Monitor enrichment lessons through observation and interaction with site staff an in alignment with the After School Quality Standards.
• Provide an opportunity for the ASP students to participate in enriching academic and physical education activities without regard for high performance skill or ability
• Build a working relationship with school day teachers and work to extend the regular school day in the after-school program
• Attend all meetings and training's that the position requires
• Ensures age-appropriate conversation among members and staff; promote good manners and encourage common courtesies among members and staff
• Responsible for designated group for duration of program or until replacement staff arrives – never leave a group unsupervised
• Responsible for immediately reporting and documenting all injuries or incidents utilizing established GECAC procedures for notification to the Site Lead and parents.
• Support the exploration of interests and the development of skills, mastery, and creativity.
• Support youth leadership development
• Create an engaging environment that fosters a sense of belonging for youth

Required Credentials

• High School Diploma or GED
• Receive Department of Justice background clearance
• Negative TB within past 4 years
• Passing of the proficiency test or 48 college credits. The proficiency test will be scheduled and administered in the main office prior to the initial onboarding process

Preferred Credentials

• Experience and/or training in a closely related employment position preferred
• Bilingual a plus

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Afternoon shift
• After school
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20