ACE Afterschool Teacher/Tutor

Cedars International Academy Schools (TX)•Austin, TX

56d•Onsite

About The Position

Cedars International Academy is hiring After-School Teachers for the 21st Century ACE Program. ACE is an academic after-school program serving at-risk K-8 grade students with diverse academic needs. This includes developing programs to help students grow in all areas. Mission Statement: At Cedars International Academy, the 21st Century ACE Program inspires 21st-century students in a safe and supportive expanded learning environment through school-day-aligned academics, enrichment opportunities, and family engagement. You must be able to work all required hours/days and attend all required trainings for this position.

Requirements

College Diploma required.
Experience working with school-age youth.
Must complete criminal background check and SBEC fingerprinting requirements.

Nice To Haves

Teaching Certificate preferred.
Education majors preferred.
Experience planning lesson plans and leading classes preferred.

Responsibilities

Implementing grade-appropriate lesson plans for ACE students.
Classroom and time management.
Provide accurate assessments to show student progress bi-weekly.
Make fun and engaging lesson plans based on the school day curriculum to improve students' grades.
Periodically lead small group tutorials in reading, writing, and math to focus on students who may be falling behind.
Create a quiet, productive environment for students to complete homework and independent reading.
Assist students as needed with academics and any technological challenges that may arise.
Design lesson plans based on student interest and school day needs.
Interact daily with students, Enrichment counselors, parents, co-workers, and supervisors in a professional and friendly manner.
Participate in mandatory staff meetings and full-day training as required.
Spend up to 2 additional hours per week preparing lesson plans and materials as required.
Create a safe learning environment for students.
Provide supervision for all students in the given activity, including behavior management best practices that align with the school day.
Assist with snack counting, inventory, and the daily distribution process.
Assist in student arrival, transition, and departure procedures daily.
Assist in site clean-up daily.
Monitor restroom breaks as needed by students.
Turn in time sheets by the required deadlines.
Submit lesson plans a week before your teaching day in order to teach.
Upload lesson plans to the shared ACE folder a week before teaching.
Ensure all students in your class are being engaged in the lesson.
Report behaviors and any incidents as they occur to the Site Director and ACE Administrative Assistant.
Be prepared to implement activities before students arrive in your classroom.