Titans After School Program Instructor (3rd - 8th Grade)

"ASC"•Fullerton, CA

About The Position

Titans After School Program Instructors work with groups of up to 25 students in grades 3 through 8. They provide supervision, tutoring, homework assistance, educational enrichment, recreation, prevention activities, and positive youth development in a fun, organized, safe, and supportive environment. Instructors must be present throughout all hours of program operation and work five days a week, Monday through Friday, normally from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. On Thursdays, the program runs from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. for early release; district minimum days on Tuesdays are also scheduled from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Instructors may be asked to stay past the scheduled time if students are picked up late. The role includes implementing program rules, procedures, and curriculum; creating monthly educational curriculum with supervisor approval; and preparing schedules and lesson plans for grade-specific activities. Instructors track student progress, maintain program materials and attendance documents, and communicate with the Site Coordinator. They collaborate with staff and manage service learners, interns, and volunteers. The position is funded through a grant or contract for a specified period, and employment beyond the current funding period depends on continued funding.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Ability to independently manage a classroom of 20–25 students in grades 3 through 8.
Understanding of behavior management and effective disciplinary techniques.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational, interpersonal, and partnering relationship skills.
Ability to keep track of curriculum and binders at the site.
Enthusiastic, highly motivated, and skilled in team building.
Excellent time-management skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel, and Google Drive, including Docs and Sheets.
Must be flexible, team-oriented, child-focused, and committed to making a difference in students’ lives.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Availability five days a week, Monday through Friday, including the stated regular and early-release/minimum-day hours.

Responsibilities

Implement Titans After School Program rules and procedures and maintain professionalism.
Follow supervisor directions and communicate regularly with the Site Coordinator about program matters.
Follow the chain of command when reporting site incidents or concerns.
Clock in and out on the site desktop computer, complete electronic timesheets, and approve hours in TimeClock on the scheduled biweekly basis.
Attend weekly staff meetings and collaborate with other staff members.
Collect attendance and other required documents at the end of programming each day.
Provide educational enrichment, positive youth development, recreation, prevention activities, and instruction in positive life skills.
Provide tutoring and homework assistance.
Ensure students receive constant supervision in a safe and supportive environment.
Implement the program curriculum, including Let’s Learn!, Meet the Masters, Math Readers, Battle of the Books, STEM, and Comic Books, as well as any new curriculum introduced during the school year.
Create and implement engaging monthly educational curriculum upon approval by the direct supervisor.
Safeguard program property, including curriculum materials and electronics assigned or checked out for use.
Accurately track students’ progress using program protocols.
Stay past scheduled hours when students are picked up after the normal checkout time, as needed.
Manage service learners, interns, and volunteers at the site.
Check assigned Fullerton email weekly and complete required training by its deadlines.
Create schedules and lesson plans for grade-specific activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.