Job 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. Also, responsible for ensuring a high level of program quality and working to establish a positive relationship with all program participants, their families and staff.

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, different at 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 e 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.

Qualifications:

Minimum High School Diploma or GED with demonstrated relevant equivalent experience n working with school-age children and/or youth development.

At least one year of supervised experience working with school age children in a group setting.

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.

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.

An understanding of child development.

Child/Adult CPR and First Aid certification (willing to obtain)

Must clear full background check and must pass health screening,

Immunization requirements.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Requirements include the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl.

A specific vision ability will be required including the ability to see up close and up to a certain distance, to see colors, have peripheral vision and depth perception.

Able to lift up to 40 lbs.

Ability to sit or stand for a long periods time.

Days/Hours per week: Monday thru Friday; 2:30 pm - 6 pm (extra hours may be available)

Job Type: Part time, all year

Benefits/Perks

· Paid time off

· Simple IRA matching

The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions because of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, age, ability, body size, education, or religion. The MLK Community Center is committed to creating and welcoming a diverse workplace, and to supporting our staff with ongoing career development opportunities. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation at any point in the employment process.

We at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center acknowledge that each one of us has an inherent responsibility when it comes to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating an environment where all persons affiliated with the Center, particularly those of us who are people of color, within the LGBTQIA+ community and/or with disabilities, are truly seen and treated with the utmost consideration, respect, and compassion. We as a staff are accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work, which includes program building and structure; sustaining our relationships with clients, volunteers, donors, and each other; and our commitment to ongoing learning. We acknowledge our responsibility for evolving our standards and culture as a Center as our journey toward equity is ever-changing.