After School Educator

JOB SUMMARY

The After School Educator provides academic intervention, homework support, and enrichment activities to students as part of a high-quality after school program.

S / he independently supervises groups of students, facilitates learning, and works with other members of the After School Program team to meet the academic, social-emotional, behavioral, and physical needs of all students.

This position may be responsible for delivering specialized enrichments or intervention programs requiring knowledge / experience in that specialty.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintains a safe and effective environment for academic instruction and / or enrichment activities in compliance with internal, legal, regulatory and / or funder requirements
• Effectively manages student classroom behavior to ensure all students are fully engaged in learning
• Delivers high-quality instruction in assigned academic or enrichment content areas which is developmentally appropriate;

differentiates instruction to meet individual student needs including support for students with IEPs

• Under the guidance of the After School Director or other assigned staff, implements regular assessments and analyzes student performance data to drive lesson planning and monitor student progress
• Collaborates with other After School Program staff, school day teachers and outside service providers to identify unique student needs, diagnose and address learning challenges, and share information about student progress
• As needed, provides whole class, small group and individualized instruction to students
• Creates an environment of high expectations for learning, student behavior and staff professionalism
• Fosters a program culture of high expectations that includes college preparation for all students
• Collaborates with Aspire team members to share best practices and improve own and others’ instructional skills, including actively participating in professional development, training and coaching opportunities
• Supports regular communications with parents / families to engage them in the After School Program to help support student success
• Fulfills all administrative requirements, including tracking daily student attendance, in accordance with Aspire procedures
• Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, the Aspire Public Schools mission, vision, value statements including antiracism, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Competencies :
• Ability to effectively plan and implement lessons and program activities
• Ability to effectively manage classroom and promote responsible student behavior and decision-making
• Knowledge of child and / or youth development concepts and different learning styles; demonstrated enthusiasm for working with young people from high-need and disadvantaged communities
• Ability and willingness to reflect and improve own performance, including developing knowledge of Aspire Instructional Guidelines and participating in Aspire professional development
• Proficiency in use of computer technology and the internet
• Minimum educational level :
• Associate’s degree or successful completion of 48 units of college credit (or successfully passing of the paraprofessional test)
• Experience required :
• Experience working with children or youth in a school or community-based setting
• 1+ year as a teacher, teacher intern, or teaching assistant preferred

Compensation :

Aspire Public Schools is dedicated to our teammate's well-being! Aspire offers its full-time employees a competitive salary and benefits for full-time teammates, including paid time off, 100% core health benefits coverage on select plans, life insurance / long-term disability, participation in a CA state retirement plan, tuition reimbursement plan, and adoption assistance program.

Aspire Public Schools is mandating COVID-19 vaccination, which varies between *LAUSD co-located and non-co-located school sites.

All job applicants must be prepared to show proof of vaccination and / or request and receive and exemption. Please note that compliance with the policy is a precondition of employment.

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