Afterschool Program Assistant SY 26-27

LaAmistad•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

About LaAmistad Mission: To prepare Latino students and families for success through academic and life enrichment programs. Vision: That Latino students and families achieve life-long self-sufficiency. Core Values Kindness: “The ability to speak with love, listen with patience and act with compassion.” Excellence: "Every touch, every time, no exceptions." Passion: "The energy and devotion that transforms work into a joyful pursuit." Teamwork: "Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." Perseverance: “Grit, the raw endurance, hard work and passion that keeps you going despite obstacles.” Do you believe in the power of education? LaAmistad is looking for applicants that exhibit our core values and want to impact the lives of Latino students and families. We are seeking a Program Assistant to support our Afterschool Tutoring, and Parent Partnership programs for 10-20 hours per week. Preferred hours are Monday-Thursday, 2:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.

Requirements

Fluency in Spanish and English (writing, listening, and speaking)
Must have a high school diploma or GED.
Experience with Microsoft Office applications such as Word/Excel/PowerPoint
Must have own transportation and hold a valid driver’s license
Commitment to the program’s goals and mission

Nice To Haves

Bilingual native Spanish speaker preferred
A bachelor’s degree is preferred.
Experience with parent coaching is preferred
Knowledge and understanding of issues and dynamics within diverse families
Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends as during parent/or community events
Ability to confidently lead a group of adults or children
Strong organizational skills along with a sense for detail and follow-up
Solution-orientated and able to problem-solve
Excellence in communicating with diverse audiences
Ability to work collaboratively and independently
Ability to multi-task and meet multiple deadlines
Proficiency troubleshooting common issues with Chromebook platform

Responsibilities

Assists in preparing, teaching, and evaluating assigned instructional courses
Develops supplemental teaching material and strategies to help students practice
Support the Afterschool Teacher with on-site programming needs
Assists the staff with all communication to and from the parents in English and Spanish
Requires the physical mobility to sit or walk for moderate periods of time and to occasionally carry or lift objects weighing up to 30 pounds.
Supports the collection and input of data for all programs
Effectively responds to stakeholder inquiries, questions, and comments
Prepares and distributes program documentation and details
Creates and/or updates class syllabi or other communications as needed
Performs other relevant duties as assigned
Requires the physical mobility to sit or walk for moderate periods of time and to occasionally carry or lift objects weighing up to 30 pounds