After School Staff

CHIME INSTITUTE•Los Angeles, CA

6d•$20 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

After School Staff assist with developing and implementing after-school and other student learning activities under the general direction of the Afterschool Coordinator (Site Coordinator), with guidance from designated school-site management and/or certificated staff. The role includes organizing and conducting classes, tutoring, program activities and events, and monitoring students. Staff support academic, enrichment, health, and recreational activities; tutor students; mentor and supervise students; and help maintain a safe, healthy environment. They also implement strategies consistent with school policies, procedures, and IEP goals; collect program data; participate in training; and report injuries and incidents as mandated. Additional duties may include supporting students with individual needs and behavior plans, assisting with toileting, providing first aid and basic nursing care, and covering paraprofessional duties. This is a part-time, hourly, non-exempt position at K8 Charter School in Woodland Hills, California. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Work may take place indoors and outdoors in school and related settings, with possible exposure to the conditions and hazards listed in the posting.

Requirements

High school diploma.
At least three to six months of experience working with children of varying ages, needs, abilities, and backgrounds.
Knowledge of child and youth learning activities, including academic achievement, enrichment, arts, health, nutrition, technology, sports, recreation, and cultural activities.
Knowledge of student supervision and behavior-management techniques and methods.
Knowledge of cultural and physical differences and needs of children in assigned activities.
Basic computer and technology application skills.
Knowledge of English usage, spelling, and writing.
Ability to work effectively with students of different ages, abilities, and backgrounds.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with program and school personnel.
Ability to learn basic first aid and safety requirements.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to physically perform job tasks.
Ability to follow directions and work within program policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

School-based experience.

Responsibilities

Assist in planning and implementing academic, enrichment, health, and recreational extracurricular learning experiences for students.
Assist with tutoring students in reading, writing, math, and other academic subjects.
Support students in after-school activities, including behavioral management, discipline, interpersonal interactions, and role modeling.
Mentor students in learning and life experiences.
Help maintain environments that are safe, healthy, and conducive to student learning.
Gather and maintain student participation, development, and achievement data for program evaluation.
Participate in staff training and professional development.
Implement sensory, positioning, behavioral, language, and other strategies according to school policies, procedures, and IEP goals.
Mediate interpersonal conflicts between students in accordance with school policies and procedures.
Serve as a mandated reporter and follow school procedures for reporting student injuries and incidents.
Carry out programs addressing eligible students’ identified needs as prescribed and implemented by teachers and DIS Providers/case managers.
Support students with challenging behaviors by working proactively with case managers and team members to implement behavior support and/or crisis plans.
Assist students with toileting, including changing and lifting them on or off toilets, changing tables, or mats.
Administer first aid and provide basic nursing care, including use of airway suctioning equipment.
Perform paraprofessional duties as needed to cover absences.
Perform other duties as assigned.