After School Instructor

Catalyst Kids•Tustin, CA

16h•Onsite

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, inclusive, safe, and supportive atmosphere, and help 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 supporting students’ academic progress and positive development, delivering Catalyst ExpandEd Learning (ExL) curriculum, tracking progress and attendance, preparing weekly lesson plans, and following program and district procedures. Instructors maintain communication with the Site Coordinator, students, families, colleagues, and district staff; participate in meetings, events, and professional development; and may support other sites when staffing needs arise. The position also requires maintaining safety documentation and completing required health, safety, education, and HR trainings. Instructors prepare and adapt classroom settings for mobile classroom needs, including carrying and arranging furniture and educational materials weighing up to 25 pounds. The role promotes teamwork and the practice of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in department operations, programs, and services. This is a part-time position. The schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., and Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 6 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, 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.
Highly organized, with strong interpersonal and partnering relationship skills.
Enthusiastic and highly motivated.
Proven leadership and team-building skills.
Excellent time-management skills.
Flexible, team-oriented, child-focused, and motivated 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/TB test, Mandated Reporter training, and a Food Handlers Permit where applicable.
Ability to carry and arrange furniture and educational materials weighing up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

College units in education, recreation, or child development are desired.
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, 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.
Provide consistent supervision and maintain a safe and supportive environment for students.
Complete required safety documentation promptly, including injury reports and license-exempt Unusual Incident Reports (UIRs).
Track daily attendance, including applicable ASES requirements.
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.
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 designated site.
Apply approved behavior-management techniques to support students with challenging behaviors and maintain a positive, safe learning environment.
Complete and maintain assigned health and safety, education, HR, and district-required trainings.
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 teamwork and the application of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in department operations, programs, and services.