After School Program Instructor (Part Time) - Middle School (25-26)

KIPP Public Schools Northern California•San Jose, CA

15h•$21 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Position Summary The After School Instructor will work directly with a group of 120 students, providing homework assistance, academic support and enrichment activities on site at KIPP Summit. After school Instructor’s ability to establish authority through leadership, communication, and most importantly patience, is essential to success. Must be able to commit to working throughout the entire school year. Reports to: Extended Learning Opportunity Program Director. Qualifications Experience: A minimum of 1-2 years work experience in a youth development organization planning and supervising activities based on the developmental needs of young people, or equivalent experience. Education/certifications: CPR/First Aid certification High school diploma or equivalent AA degree or BA degree (min of 48 units) or Pass the ETS ParaPro Assessment (passing score= 460) or Pass the CBEST Exams Knowledge/skills required: Strong communication skills, both oral and written. Ability to deal effectively with youth from diverse backgrounds, including discipline problems. Demonstrated ability working with young people, parents and community leaders. Have proficient knowledge of Google Suite applications (Google Classroom, Hangout, Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.) Unquestioned integrity and commitment to KIPP Public Schools Northern California’s mission and values Essential Functions and Responsibilities Implement after school activities within assigned core program areas, including academic assistance, homework club, fitness/recreation, arts, and enrichment activities. Assist in documenting program schedules, lesson plans, curriculum, youth participation and outcomes Use positive behavior and classroom management techniques with children. Accurately track student attendance (sign-in/sign-out sheets) on a daily basis Assist with after school program registration, customer service, and community outreach Maintain high standards of health and safety to ensure the safety of students, staff members and others. Participate in all after school activities including preparation, set-up, take-down and clean-up to ensure facility cleanliness. Communicate and work effectively with students, staff, parents, school personnel, and community partners. Physical : Ability to navigate school and classroom settings. Ability to access and utilize technology. Occasional lifting/carrying of equipment 1-35 lbs. Physical agility to move self in various positions in order to execute duties effectively, which may include frequent kneeling, walking, pushing/pulling, squatting, twisting, turning, bending, stooping and reaching overhead Mental : Stress of deadlines and normal work standards, ability to analyze problems and generate alternatives, work with interruptions, concentrate for long periods of time, read, calculate, perform routine math problems, memorize and recall objects and people. Environmental : School and in-person classroom environment subject to constant interruptions and distractions. Adhere to KIPP’s health and safety guidelines as outlined by the CDC, CDE, and public health agencies’ recommendations.

Requirements

A minimum of 1-2 years work experience in a youth development organization planning and supervising activities based on the developmental needs of young people, or equivalent experience.
CPR/First Aid certification
High school diploma or equivalent
AA degree or BA degree (min of 48 units) or Pass the ETS ParaPro Assessment (passing score= 460) or Pass the CBEST Exams
Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
Ability to deal effectively with youth from diverse backgrounds, including discipline problems.
Demonstrated ability working with young people, parents and community leaders.
Have proficient knowledge of Google Suite applications (Google Classroom, Hangout, Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.)
Unquestioned integrity and commitment to KIPP Public Schools Northern California’s mission and values
Ability to navigate school and classroom settings.
Ability to access and utilize technology.
Occasional lifting/carrying of equipment 1-35 lbs.
Physical agility to move self in various positions in order to execute duties effectively, which may include frequent kneeling, walking, pushing/pulling, squatting, twisting, turning, bending, stooping and reaching overhead
Stress of deadlines and normal work standards, ability to analyze problems and generate alternatives, work with interruptions, concentrate for long periods of time, read, calculate, perform routine math problems, memorize and recall objects and people.
School and in-person classroom environment subject to constant interruptions and distractions.
Adhere to KIPP’s health and safety guidelines as outlined by the CDC, CDE, and public health agencies’ recommendations.

Responsibilities

Implement after school activities within assigned core program areas, including academic assistance, homework club, fitness/recreation, arts, and enrichment activities.
Assist in documenting program schedules, lesson plans, curriculum, youth participation and outcomes
Use positive behavior and classroom management techniques with children.
Accurately track student attendance (sign-in/sign-out sheets) on a daily basis
Assist with after school program registration, customer service, and community outreach
Maintain high standards of health and safety to ensure the safety of students, staff members and others.
Participate in all after school activities including preparation, set-up, take-down and clean-up to ensure facility cleanliness.
Communicate and work effectively with students, staff, parents, school personnel, and community partners.