ACE Afterschool Enrichment Counselor

Cedars International Academy•Austin, TX

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Cedars International Academy is hiring After-School Enrichment Counselors for its 21st Century ACE Program, an academic after-school program serving at-risk students in grades K–8 with diverse academic needs. The program provides a safe and supportive expanded learning environment through school-day-aligned academics, enrichment opportunities, and family engagement. Counselors assist certified teachers with academic activities, lead homework help, and implement enrichment activities. They work under the direction of the ACE Site Coordinator and may take on additional duties as the program grows. The required schedule for Cedars International Academy is Monday through Thursday from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday from 12:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. For current Cedars full-time staff, the schedule is Monday through Thursday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Training days are to be determined. Employees must be able to work all required hours and days and attend required trainings. The role is paid at $25 per hour, for up to 16 hours per week; current Cedars non-exempt staff may be paid at their regular or overtime rate. The position is grant-funded by the 21st Century Grant and may be terminated if funding is substantially reduced or ends.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Experience working with school-age youth.
Complete a criminal background check and SBEC fingerprinting requirements.
Ability to work all required hours and days and attend all required trainings.

Nice To Haves

College or university coursework.
Education major.
Experience planning and leading activities for school-age children.

Responsibilities

Assist certified teachers by grade level with blended-learning tutorials aligned with the school-day curriculum, including independent computer practice and small-group activity-center practice.
Create a quiet, productive environment for students to complete homework and independent reading; provide academic assistance and help with technological challenges as needed.
Write, plan, and implement enrichment lessons based on student choice and school-day needs, such as cooking, gardening, service learning, and STEM activities.
Lead enrichment activities independently for groups of no more than 20 children or work with a team to plan and lead activities.
Interact professionally and in a friendly manner with students, teachers, parents, coworkers, and supervisors.
Attend mandatory staff meetings and required full-day training.
Prepare lesson plans and materials, as required, for up to two additional hours per week.
Complete daily attendance and activity codes.
Supervise students in assigned activities and use behavior-management practices aligned with the school day.
Assist with snack counting, inventory, and daily distribution.
Assist with student arrival, transitions, and departure procedures each day.
Assist with daily site cleanup.
Participate in family engagement events and/or student showcases as required.
Submit timesheets by required deadlines.