After School Instructor at Catalyst Family in Port Hueneme, CA

After School Instructor

After School Instructors may work with a group of up to 20 students from TK-8th grade with daily tasks consisting of, but not limited to: tutoring, homework assistance, and educational enrichment. Instructors must have high energy, excellent organizational and communication skills, and the ability to maintain a fun and organized atmosphere.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provides tutoring and homework assistance to help students meet national standards
• Collaborates with Site Coordinator to create and implement all Catalyst Expanded Learning curriculum, rules, and procedures, including new curriculum that may be introduced during the school year
• Provides students with educational enrichment which may include positive youth development strategies, recreation and prevention activities, and the ability to teach positive life skills
• Works collaboratively with staff members on site
• Tracks students' progress using programmatic protocol
• Ensures students receive consistent supervision and always provides a safe and supported environment
• Tracks attendance daily
• Fills out lesson planning form weekly
• Maintains a high level of professionalism with students and families
• Attends regular staff meetings
• Supports and participates in family and site-based events
• Supports other sites when needed or called upon
• Communicates regularly with the Site Coordinator regarding all aspects of the program at the designated site
• Undergoes and maintains all assigned health and safety, education, and HR trainings
• Participates in professional development enrichment opportunities to enhance student learning
• Promotes an inclusive environment of teamwork to ensure Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is practiced/applied in department operations, programs, and services
  
  

Qualifications:

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to meet school district's requirements for a Paraprofessional (based on district in which job is offered - requirements vary)

Experience

• 6 or more months working with children preferred

Other Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Ability to solely manage a classroom of up to 20 students
• College units in education, recreation, or child development strongly desired
• Understanding of behavior management and effective disciplinary techniques
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organized with exceptional interpersonal skills
• Enthusiastic and highly motivated
• Proven leadership and team-building skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Flexible, team oriented, child focused, and wanting to make a difference in children's lives
• Ability to meet state-specific requirements: Fingerprint LIVE SCAN, CPR/First Aid, Medical Certificate/TD Test, Mandated Reporter training
  
  

Shift Type: Part Time

Schedule: Monday, 1pm - 6pm; Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday, 1:30pm - 6pm; Wednesday ,11am - 6pm

What We Offer:

• Vision Benefits (may vary depending on Full Time or Part Time status)
• 401(k) plan, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Discounted childcare (for staff working 25 hours or more per week)
• Be constantly in a learning and growth process with trainings and professional growth advisory

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace.