After School Educator

The Opportunity :

Behind every successful student is a passionate and dedicated team. Together, we will change the odds for underserved students, ensuring that every student is prepared to earn a college degree.

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 up to 20 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.

What You Will Do :

Deliver high-quality instruction in assigned academic or enrichment content areas which is developmentally appropriate;

differentiate instruction to meet individual student needs

• Create an environment of high expectations for learning, student behavior, and staff professionalism
• Effectively manage student classroom behavior to ensure all students are fully engaged in learning
• Maintain a safe and effective environment for academic instruction and / or enrichment activities and comply with all safety and other regulatory and / or funder requirements
• Under the guidance of the After School Director or other assigned staff, implement regular assessments and analyze student performance data to drive lesson planning and monitor student progress
• As needed, provide whole class, small group, and individualized instruction to students
• Collaborate with other afterschool staff, school day teachers and outside service providers to identify unique student needs, diagnose and address learning challenges, and share information about student progress
• Support regular communications with parents / families to engage them in the afterschool program to help support student success
• Collaborate 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
• Fulfill all administrative requirements, including tracking daily student attendance, in accordance with Aspire procedures
• Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, Aspire Public Schools mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior

What You Will Bring :

• 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
• Associate’s degree or successful completion of 2 years of college experience.
• 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.