4-H Afterschool Program Teacher Tutor - Indian River Intermediate School - Philadelphia, NY

Cornell Cooperative Extension • New York, NY

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About The Position

This part-time Teacher Tutor position supports Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Jefferson County’s 21st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC) Program at Indian River Intermediate School. The role provides intensive remedial assistance and homework support to students during the academic study portion of the program, which offers youth-development opportunities for K–12 students in the school district. The Teacher Tutor works with Program Educators and the Program Coordinator to deliver this programming and coordinate with school personnel, families, and community partners.

The position represents Cornell Cooperative Extension professionally to the public, community leaders, and government officials. It requires respectful engagement with people of diverse backgrounds, support for affirmative action and ADA policies, and attention to workplace safety. Additional professional duties may be assigned to support the Association’s policies and priorities. This is a part-time, non-exempt position working 5 hours per week at $40.00 per hour.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Education.
• Experience relevant to the role.
• Valid New York State driver’s license and ability to meet travel requirements.
• Ability to meet School Age Child Care (SACC) and Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) licensing requirements, including tuberculosis testing, a physical exam, and training requirements.
• Ability to work flexible hours, which may include evenings and/or weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated ability to organize, implement, and teach informal educational programs.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally, in writing, and visually.
• Demonstrated ability to participate in professional team efforts.
• Demonstrated ability to use standard computer programs.
• Demonstrated initiative, reliability, and dependability.
• Demonstrated ability to work with people of diverse ages, socioeconomic backgrounds, and ethnic backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Work with Program Educators and the Program Coordinator to implement the academic and study portion of the program.
• Communicate and cooperate with school personnel to support intentional instruction and address participating youths’ needs and interests.
• Identify program needs and address participants’ academic needs.
• Work with Program Educators and the Program Coordinator to make appropriate referrals.
• Cooperate with After-School Program staff to achieve Association and program goals.
• Under the direction of the After-School Program Coordinator, coordinate and assist with program projects and outreach within established program parameters.
• Assist with reports required by funding sources or the Association.
• Communicate with parents as needed to achieve program goals.
• Maintain professional relationships with agencies, organizations, and businesses to support communication and continued programming.
• Participate in trainings required by School Age Child Care (SACC) and Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) licensing regulations.
• Develop and pursue a professional development plan with the Supervisor and/or Executive Director.
• Support Cornell Cooperative Extension through activities such as staff meetings, timely expense reporting, collaboration with staff, and general marketing of Extension programs.
• Support a safe working environment, follow applicable health and safety requirements, prevent accidents and injuries, and report identified hazards to supervisors.
• Represent Cornell Cooperative Extension professionally and support affirmative action policies and procedures and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level