After School Instructor

Catalyst Kids • Antelope, CA

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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 maintain an organized, fun, safe, and supportive atmosphere and integrate Catalyst programs with school-day activities by sharing district classroom spaces and collaborating with school district staff. Instructors report to the Site Coordinator at their respective site.

The role includes tracking student progress and attendance, preparing weekly lesson plans, delivering curriculum and positive youth development activities, supporting student behavior, and communicating with students, families, colleagues, and the Site Coordinator. Instructors attend staff and district meetings, participate in family and site events, complete required documentation and trainings, and may support other sites when staffing needs arise. They also prepare classroom settings and materials for mobile classroom needs, including carrying and arranging furniture weighing up to 25 pounds, and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in program operations and services.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must meet the school district’s requirements, which may vary by location and may include passing an exam or obtaining Paraprofessional certification.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to independently manage a classroom of up to 20 students from TK through 8th grade.
• Ability to express ideas clearly verbally and in writing, handle 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 organizational, interpersonal, partnering, time-management, leadership, and team-building skills.
• Must be flexible, team-oriented, child-focused, enthusiastic, and highly motivated.
• Ability to meet applicable state and district requirements, including Fingerprint LIVE SCAN, CPR/First Aid certification, a medical certificate/Tuberculosis test, Mandated Reporter training, and a 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide tutoring and homework assistance to help students meet national standards.
• Collaborate with the Site Coordinator to create and implement Catalyst ExpandEd Learning curriculum, rules, and procedures, including new curriculum introduced during the school year.
• Provide educational enrichment, which may include positive youth development strategies, recreation, prevention activities, and instruction in positive life skills.
• Work collaboratively with Catalyst ExL peers, Catalyst Kids staff where applicable, district staff, and teachers.
• Track students’ progress using programmatic protocol.
• Provide consistent supervision and maintain a safe and supportive environment for students.
• Promptly complete required safety documentation, including injury reports and license-exempt Unusual Incident Reports (UIRs).
• Track daily attendance, including additional ASES requirements where applicable.
• Complete a lesson planning form weekly.
• Maintain professionalism with students and families and relay their feedback to the Site Coordinator to support program improvement.
• Attend regular staff and district meetings and 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 and maintain assigned health and safety, education, HR, and district-required training.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance student learning.
• Prepare and adapt classroom settings by carrying and arranging furniture and educational materials for mobile classroom needs.
• Promote an inclusive environment and apply diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in department operations, programs, and services.

Benefits

• Vision benefits.
• 401(k) plan.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Personal Health Advocate.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Discounted childcare for staff working 25 hours or more per week.
• Access to the Calm App.
• Tickets at Work employee discounts.
• Trainings and professional growth advisory.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED