After School Instructor

Catalyst Family•Clarksburg, CA

17h

About The Position

After School Instructors work with groups of up to 20 students from TK through 8th grade, providing tutoring, homework assistance, and educational enrichment. They create and maintain a fun, organized, safe, and supportive learning environment, and integrate Catalyst programs with school-day activities by sharing district classroom spaces and collaborating with district staff. The role reports to the Site Coordinator at the assigned site. Instructors help implement Catalyst ExpandEd Learning (ExL) curriculum, rules, and procedures; monitor student progress and attendance; prepare weekly lesson plans; and communicate with students, families, colleagues, and the Site Coordinator. Enrichment may include positive youth development, recreation, prevention activities, and teaching positive life skills. Instructors also participate in staff and district meetings, family and site events, training, and professional development. They may support other sites when staffing needs arise. The position requires maintaining student safety and supervision, completing required safety documentation, and applying approved behavior-management techniques. Instructors prepare and adapt classroom spaces and materials for mobile classroom needs, including carrying and arranging furniture weighing up to 25 pounds. They are expected to promote teamwork and apply diversity, equity, and inclusion in department operations, programs, and services. This is a part-time role scheduled Monday through Friday, 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must meet school district requirements, which may vary by location and may include passing an exam or obtaining Paraprofessional certification.
At least 18 years of age.
Ability to independently manage a classroom of up to 20 students, ranging from TK through 8th grade.
Ability to express ideas clearly verbally and in writing, manage sensitive situations with discretion, and foster open communication.
Understanding of behavior management and effective strategies for guiding student behavior.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organization, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
Enthusiasm and motivation.
Leadership and team-building skills.
Excellent time-management skills.
Flexible, team-oriented, child-focused approach and a desire to make a difference in children’s lives.
Ability to meet state- and district-specific requirements, including Fingerprint LIVE SCAN, CPR/First Aid Certification, Medical Certificate/Tuberculosis (TB) test, Mandated Reporter training, and Food Handlers Permit where applicable.
Ability to carry and arrange furniture weighing up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

College units in education, recreation, or child development.
Six or more months of experience working with children is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide tutoring and homework assistance to help students meet national standards.
Collaborate with the Site Coordinator to create and implement Catalyst ExL curriculum, rules, and procedures, including new curriculum introduced during the school year.
Provide educational enrichment, which may include positive youth development strategies, recreation and prevention activities, and teaching positive life skills.
Work collaboratively with Catalyst ExL peers, Catalyst Kids staff where applicable, district staff, and teachers.
Track students’ progress using programmatic protocol.
Ensure students receive consistent supervision and a safe, supportive environment.
Complete required safety documentation promptly, including injury reports and license-exempt Unusual Incident Reports (UIRs).
Track daily attendance, including additional ASES requirements where applicable.
Complete lesson-planning forms weekly.
Maintain professionalism with students and families.
Relay student and parent feedback to the Site Coordinator to support program improvement.
Attend regular staff and district meetings.
Support and participate in family and site-based events.
Support other sites when needed or when staffing constraints arise.
Communicate regularly with the Site Coordinator about all aspects of the program at the assigned site.
Apply approved behavior-management techniques to support children with challenging behaviors and maintain a positive, safe learning environment.
Complete assigned health and safety, education, HR, and district-required trainings.
Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance student learning.
Prepare and adapt classroom settings, including carrying and arranging furniture weighing up to 25 pounds and educational materials.
Promote teamwork and apply diversity, equity, and inclusion in department operations, programs, and services.