ELP Paraeducator

Community Youth Ministries•Reedley, CA

About The Position

Community Youth Ministries (CYM) is hiring a part-time ELP Paraeducator in Reedley, California. The role supports students’ physical, social, and emotional growth through after-school programming and age-appropriate enrichment activities across a range of subjects. The paraeducator builds positive relationships with students, maintains a safe environment, provides consistent supervision, and uses effective group-management techniques and positive discipline. The position also involves planning activities and preparing equipment before students arrive, encouraging students, and serving as a professional role model. The position pays $19.72–$20.34 per hour, depending on position and/or experience, and offers a 403(b) retirement plan. Applicants must have a paraeducator certificate or at least 48 completed college units. Employees working with students must obtain DOJ and FBI fingerprint clearances.

Requirements

A paraeducator certificate or at least 48 completed college units.
Passion for instilling a love of learning in young people.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Punctuality and reliability.
Ability to resolve conflicts in a positive and restorative manner.
Ability to work as a team player.
Positive attitude and ability to manage groups of children.
Organization and ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
DOJ and FBI fingerprint clearances for employees who work with students.

Responsibilities

Help facilitate students’ physical, social, and emotional growth through after-school programming.
Provide age-appropriate enrichment activities in a wide array of subjects.
Build positive relationships with and between students.
Ensure a safe environment and provide consistent supervision during after-school hours.
Plan activities and prepare equipment before students arrive.
Encourage students and praise their individual abilities.
Use effective group-management techniques and appropriate positive discipline.
Serve as a professional role model and set a good example.