Location: Menlo Park Hours: Part-time seasonal, Monday-Friday from school dismissal until 6pm on days when school is in session. Compensation: $20-$25/hr Depends on experience and education. Summary: Oversees and works with the children by performing the following duties. Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. General Job Functions Assist in planning and implementing the daily program. Helping with the general housekeeping tasks. Performing other duties as directed. Responsible for clocking in and out every day. Treat all Directors, Teachers and children with dignity and respect. Operations Follow and apply Newton's policies and procedures. Check homework assignments thoroughly for accuracy, clarity, and presentation. (Do not refrain from enforcing these expectations.) Check the supply levels at the center (see checklist) and inform Director. Organize daily routine for your homework room. Ensure support staff are on task and following Newton Policy. Communication Develop good working relationship with Site Director, Teachers and Tutoring Staff Develop good working relationships with school principal, secretaries, custodians, and teachers as needed. Encourage and support students. Respect students' feelings and needs. Use clean and considerate language; never use sarcasm. Establish an open and friendly relationship with parents. Inform director of parental concerns. Monitor student's abilities and inform Director and parents of their child's progress. Understand and apply discipline policy (see disciplinary procedure sheet). In the event of any conflict with another Teacher or Tutoring Staff member, notify the Site Director. Share all ideas, concerns, and anticipated problems to the Director. In an event of an emergency, which might prevent the lead teacher from arriving to the site on time, immediately notify the Director and Newton office. Submit any requests for vacation to the Director at least two weeks in advance Organization With the Director, create Newton projects, competitions, and other activities to reinforce and promote students' positive attitudes. With Support Staff; ensure staff are on task and assisting with task in the classroom and on the playground. Help with general housekeeping tasks. Help close center at the end of the day. Make sure parents sign their children out when they go home. Leadership Use positive learning strategies; lead students to answers rather than providing them. Maintain high individual expectations for all students. Ensure students respect school and center property. Set a good example by having a positive and supportive attitude for Tutoring Staff and students. Take an interactive role by participating in the instructional part of the program. Use of telephone is for business purpose only, except for emergencies. Required Qualifications: Must be 18 years or older. 12 completed ECE units OR 6 completed ECE units and currently enrolled in 2 ECE classes 6 Months of Experience working directly with children OR Must be 18 years or older. 12 College or Vocational level units in: Recreation; such as art, music dance. Physical Education; including indoor and outdoor sport activities Human Services and Social Welfare; including psychology sociology and home economics or ECE 6 Months of Experience working directly with children Preferred Qualifications: 3 Completed Administration Units EMSA CPR/First Aid Preventative Health Training