Afterschool Assistant- Epic Kids (Part-time)
About The Position
The Afterschool Assistant helps coordinate educational and developmental activities for children and must follow the General Program Guidelines and grant requirements for each program of the Continuum of Care. The role supports homeless and at-risk elementary and middle school students through homework help, tutoring, and enrichment activities, while helping maintain a safe, supportive environment. The assistant also communicates with parents and schools, supports education documentation and other administrative work, transports students in agency vehicles, and helps care for and clean children’s spaces.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least one year of experience working with school-aged children.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
- No more than three minor driving violations and/or accidents combined within the last three years, and no major moving violations in the past five years.
- Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with children and adults.
- Knowledge of basic math, English, and science.
- Ability to assist children with homework and age-appropriate learning activities.
- Ability to lift at least 50 pounds, climb stairs, bend, crouch, crawl, stoop, run, and swim.
- Visual acuity sufficient to safely operate agency vehicles.
- Ability to drive agency vehicles, including vehicles up to a 15-passenger van.
- Availability for regular evening hours and occasional weekend hours as needed.
Responsibilities
- Assist homeless and at-risk elementary and middle school students with homework, special projects, and tutoring in core subjects.
- Safely transport students to and from tutoring programs in agency vehicles, using appropriate child safety seats.
- Contact parents and communicate with schools.
- Assist with case notes, education plans, education documentation, and other administrative duties such as faxing and filing.
- Foster a safe and fun environment while following agency rules and policies.
- Model positive, nurturing behavior and interact with children fairly and meaningfully.
- Encourage positive, non-abusive behavior among children and between parents and their children.
- Interact with parents tactfully and sensitively while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Plan and participate in enrichment activities for children.
- Identify and report child or parental concerns and issues to the Education Advocate and/or Senior Manager of Education.
- Organize, clean, and sanitize children’s spaces; help clean games, toys, and facilities.
- Use healthy and appropriate methods of discipline and redirection.
- Occasionally sort and organize donations.
- Provide service to internal and external customers according to the ForKids Customer CARE Manual.
- Use agency resources prudently and follow agency financial policies.
- Complete required data reporting accurately and participate in scheduled data-collection training.
- Participate in development and fundraising activities as requested, such as meeting donors, providing tours, or attending events.
- Engage, support, and collaborate with volunteers.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
