After School Program Assistant

Under the guidance of the Assistant Director of Education, the After-School Program Assistant helps to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education. After-School Program Assistant is responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children’s interests and needs. Responsible for ensuring a high level of program quality and working to establish a positive relationship with all program participants, their families and staff.

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

·         Assist in the implementation of school age program activities and encourage participation by children,

·         Assist tutoring of students in academic subjects such as reading, writing, math, and other areas, 

·         Work effectively with students in after school activities and assist with behavior management, discipline, interpersonal actions, and act as a role model,

·         Help mentor students in a variety of learning and life experiences, 

·         As needed, differentiate lessons and activities so they are appropriate for students of various ages and with various abilities,

·         Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, order, and availability of classroom materials,

·         Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling,

·         Ensures a healthy classroom environment including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards, safety and security of children,

·         Help ensures smooth, daily transitions for children,

·         Effectively manage assigned group.  Maintain and enforce progressive discipline policy. Report observations and incidents (e.g. discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, etc.) to ADE.

·         Communicate appropriate information to parents,

·         Clean up site when children depart.  Inspect and return supplies to appropriate place.  Follow proper cleaning requirements and procedures,

·         Attend and participate in staff meetings and site events as requested,

·         Interact professionally and appropriately with children, parents, staff community members and partners,

·         Maintain confidentiality for all students, families and staff,

·         Follow all program policies and state regulations,

·         Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement,

·         Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Education and/or Director of Education.

·         Minimum High Diploma with demonstrated relevant equivalent experience in working with school-age children and/or youth development.

·         Formal Training related to child or youth development; at least one year of supervised experience working with school age children in a group setting, preferred.

·         High energy.

·         Multilingual, preferred.

·         Ability to work well with others.

·         Regular and satisfactory attendance and punctuality are required.

·         Adheres to all safety guidelines of the Center.

·         Staff must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment.

·         Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills. 

·         Child/Adult CPR and First Aid certification.

·         Must clear full background check and must pass health screening. 

 

Job Type: Part time  2:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Benefits/Perks: 

·         Paid Time Off 

·         Simple IRA matching 

·         Participation in Center’s many provided services

 

Submit cover letter/resume to: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center 20 Dr. Marcus F. Wheatland Blvd., Newport, RI 02842 Human Resources Manager, Cherie Hersperger – chersperger@mlkccenter.org or Education Director, Missy Davis - mdavis@mlkccenter.org