Job description

Abrazar, Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides families with wrap-around services focused on education, health care, and financial empowerment.

Abrazar ASES P.R.I.D.E. PROGRAM Mission Statement: “To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens."

Position: Site Instructor - Elementary School & Middle School Expanded Learning Programs

Reports to: Site Director

Job Type: Part-time

Required Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 1:30 PM-6:30 PM; Wednesday 12 PM-6 PM

The ASES P.R.I.D.E. Site Instructor assists the ASES P.R.I.D.E. Site Director and Lead Instructor in the preparation and implementation of ASES P.R.I.D.E. Program after-school educational curriculum and enrichment activities with a focus on academic assistance, STEAM curriculum, arts, sports, and recreation for youth K through 8th; Elementary School Program includes grades K through 5th and Middle School Program includes 6th through 8th.

Major Responsibilities

• Adheres to and helps promote COVID-19 spread prevention and COVID-19 safety precautions
• Ability to work in high energy, fun, and creative youth-focused environment
• Prepares and successfully delivers educational, athletic, and enrichment activities based on lesson plans with a clear learning objective
• Supports members with homework assignments & projects
• Effectively and consistently supervises small and large groups of students
• Individually and with team members preserves the health and safety of all children
• Ensures that all school rules and Program rules are followed
• Preparation and maintenance of clear and accurate attendance records and meal documentation
• A positive role model for young people to emulate through demeanor, dress, communication, and attitude
• Actively engages with members, fellow staff, parents, and partners using a positive and professional approach
• Pro-active and takes initiative in meeting the Program's needs
• Exemplary team player and collaborates with fellow staff
• Helps ASES P.R.I.D.E. Site Director and Lead Site Instructor to evaluate programs, services, and activities to ensure that they meet stated objectives, member needs, and interests
• Contributes to the development of professional partnerships with team members, parents, school staff, and the community
• Designs and orchestrates special events as assigned by the Site Director
• Adheres to Abrazar, Inc.’s employee guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Commitment to working program hours Monday through Friday
• Attend training and meetings, as needed
• Available to work nights and weekends, as needed
• Performs other related assignments delegated by supervisors and administration. Must be flexible to change and willing to assist in all areas as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 18 years of age and over
• Has an Associate’s Degree or equivalent in child development/education OR passes the Westminster School District Para-educator Exam.
• 1 or more years of supervisory experience in a youth service setting
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Performs excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Conduct self with professionalism, courtesy, and integrity
• Interpersonal relations skills; having a positive attitude and using patience, tact, and respect
• Decision making, planning, organizing, communicating, and analyzing skills required
• Clearance of background check
• CPR and First Aid Certified
• Clearance of TB test

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• May be required to walk on uneven surfaces. Stand or sit for extended periods of time
• May be required to lift equipment up to 30 lbs.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate office equipment, reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally, bending and twisting at the waist, seeing to review and analyze reports and documents.
• May be exposed to outdoor elements including noise and weather
• Bending, twisting, stooping, overhead reaching, and repetitive hand/arm motion
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for prolonged periods. And walk quickly on occasion
• May be exposed to outdoor elements including noise and weather
• Other physical duties, as needed

Benefits

• Free career development training
• Working with professionals at schools and the non-profit field'

Work Remotely

• No