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About The Position

Requirements

• Experience working with young children and the ability to inspire and motivate.
• High school graduation or GED required.
• Additionally, 48 college semester units or 60 college quarter units are required and/or the candidate must pass an Instructional Aide Test in some districts.
• Ability to speak and write standard English appropriate for a public school setting.
• Availability at least three days a week, Monday through Friday.
• Must pass a Live Scan criminal background check via fingerprinting.
• Must provide a clear TB test.
• Must pass Advanced Math and English skills testing for grades K–8.

Responsibilities

• Provide homework assistance, academic enrichment, and physical activity using program-provided curriculum and materials.
• Create an engaging environment that fosters a sense of belonging for students.
• Support positive student behavior and take disciplinary measures when appropriate.
• Engage children and youth by following, implementing, and assisting in creating lesson plans.
• Help set up, break down, and maintain a clean and orderly school or community site to ensure student safety.
• Promote positive interactions between volunteers and students in accordance with child safety guidelines.
• Maintain student safety by taking roll and reviewing sign-ins and sign-outs for students and volunteers.
• Identify student needs and communicate them to the Site Coordinator, teachers, school administration, parents, and volunteers as appropriate.
• Arrive on time, attend every scheduled workday, commit to the full-year program, and complete time cards appropriately.
• Participate in staff development activities.