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

IDEA Public Schools•McAllen, TX

About The Position

The After School Enrichment Specialist facilitates after-school programming for priority students, focusing 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 involves working after school for 2–2.5 hours. This is a grant-funded position supported by 265 - 21st Century funds. Funding may be extended, but continued employment is not guaranteed. The employee works solely (100%) on activities allowable under the grant.

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 credit hours earned.
Ability to instruct students and manage student behavior.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to adjust and adapt to a variety of situations in the school environment.
Commitment to IDEA’s mission and the belief that all students can get to and through college.
Willingness to be accountable for outcomes, act with urgency, learn from feedback, adapt to change, build cross-departmental relationships, and uphold professional conduct.

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, respectful relationships with students and families.
Provide enrichment and recreation leadership for program students.
Facilitate planned enrichment or recreational activities for groups of students, averaging 12–18 students.
Help develop students’ cognitive capacity, academic skills, 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.