21st Century After School Enrichment Specialist - IDEA Tres Lagos (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•McAllen, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The After School Enrichment Specialist facilitates after-school programming for priority students, with a focus on academic support, enrichment opportunities, and college and career readiness. The specialist works with campus principals and the After School Coordinator to ensure programming supports the school’s vision and priorities. The role works after school for 2–2.5 hours and is grant-funded through 265 - 21st Century funds. Funding may be extended, but ongoing and indefinite employment is not guaranteed. The employee works solely on activities allowable under the grant. The role provides enrichment and recreation leadership, facilitates planned activities for groups averaging 12–18 students, and supports students’ academic skills, cognitive development, motivation, and respect for learning. The specialist is directly supervised by the Site Coordinator and works with the Site Coordinator and Project Director on program design, evaluation, scheduling, and outreach.

Requirements

Current college enrollment, up to 15 college hours, or professional certification in the subject to be taught.
Experience working with youth, formal or informal.
Experience working in a classroom or school setting, formal or informal.
Attach an official or unofficial transcript to the application to verify GPA and earned credit hours.
Ability to instruct students and manage student behavior.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to adjust and adapt to varied situations in a school environment.
Ability to track data weekly and monthly for reporting.

Responsibilities

Implement a clear and consistent behavior management system aligned with campus-wide initiatives, while developing students’ character and sense of community.
Help develop a school-wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment.
Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with students and families based on trust, understanding, and respect for their communities.
Provide enrichment and recreation leadership for program students.
Facilitate planned enrichment and recreational activities for groups averaging 12–18 students.
Support students’ cognitive capacity, academic skill development, and respect for learning.
Foster students’ self-esteem and motivation through positive interaction.
Attend scheduled meetings with the Site Coordinator and Project Director to coordinate program design, evaluation, and outreach.
Work with the Site Coordinator and Project Director to organize activity schedules and implement evaluation tools.
Abide by IDEA campus rules and procedures.
Track data weekly and monthly for reporting.