Position Summary

Under the guidance of the Assistant Director of Education, the After-School Program Assistant helps to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education. After-School Program Assistant is responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children’s interests and needs. Responsible for ensuring a high level of program quality and working to establish a positive relationship with all program participants, their families and staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

· Assist in the implementation of school age program activities and encourage participation by children,

· Assist tutoring of students in academic subjects such as reading, writing, math, and other areas,

· Work effectively with students in after school activities and assist with behavior management, discipline, interpersonal actions, and act as a role model,

· Help mentor students in a variety of learning and life experiences,

· As needed, differentiate lessons and activities so they are appropriate for students of various ages and with various abilities,

· Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, order, and availability of classroom materials,

· Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling,

· Ensures a healthy classroom environment including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards, safety and security of children,

· Help ensures smooth, daily transitions for children,

· Effectively manage assigned group. Maintain and enforce progressive discipline policy. Report observations and incidents (e.g. discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, etc.) to ADE.

· Communicate appropriate information to parents,

· Clean up site when children depart. Inspect and return supplies to appropriate place. Follow proper cleaning requirements and procedures,

· Attend and participate in staff meetings and site events as requested,

· Interact professionally and appropriately with children, parents, staff community members and partners,

· Maintain confidentiality for all students, families and staff,

· Follow all program policies and state regulations,

· Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement,

· Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Education and/or Director of Education.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

· Minimum High Diploma with demonstrated relevant equivalent experience in working with school-age children and/or youth development.

· Formal Training related to child or youth development; at least one year of supervised experience working with school age children in a group setting, preferred.

· High energy.

· Multilingual, preferred.

· Ability to work well with others.

· Regular and satisfactory attendance and punctuality are required.

· Adheres to all safety guidelines of the Center.

· Staff must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment.

· Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.

· Child/Adult CPR and First Aid certification.

· Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.

Job Type: Part time 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Benefits/Perks:

· Paid Time Off

· Simple IRA matching

· Participation in Center’s many provided services

Submit cover letter/resume to: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center 20 Dr. Marcus F. Wheatland Blvd., Newport, RI 02842 Human Resources Manager, Cherie Hersperger – chersperger@mlkccenter.org or Education Director, Missy Davis - mdavis@mlkccenter.org