HIRING OPEN HOUSE APRIL 25th 3PM - 5PM

About us

Edge for Tomorrow [EFT], an outreach program located at Presbyterian Church of the Covenant and Preschool provides resources and programs that serve to empower residents (men, women, and children) of Edgemoor Gardens and the immediate community, to improve their sustainability and quality of life.

Whether you have just joined our staff or have been at EFT for a while, we are confident that you will find our organization a dynamic and rewarding place in which to work, and we look forward to a productive and successful association. We consider the employees of EFT to be our most valuable resources.

Position Summary

The Academic Support Specialist will assist students in the areas of reading and math facilitate/.teach the program curriculum and classroom activities in the Grade K -2 class for the EDGE After-School Program on Monday thru Friday when school is in session.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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

· Responsible for teaching, supervising, and interacting with children in daily curriculum, activities, and homework help. Additional elements include but are not beare not limited to:

† Picking up the children at MPE and accompanying the children out to dismissal and transportation.

† Support will include working with students individually, in small groups, and within the classroom.

† Following and executing the Daily Schedules for story, crafts, playtime, homework help

† Ensuring to incorporate age-appropriate activities for assigned grade level class.

† Supervise and instruct classroom aides and volunteers.

· Offer to the Operations ManagerEducational Coordinator and or EDGE For Tomorrow (EFT)Executive Director suggestions and ideas that may be deemed relevant to future academic programs for EFT.for the EDGE After-School Program.

· Attend staff in-service workshops and professional development training opportunities.

· Attend Parent Open Houses, fundraising efforts, and special programs that serve and benefit families in the program.

· Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

· High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelors Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.

· Three to five years of experience in the field.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Basic understanding of classroom management and systems such as recordkeeping and filing.

· Ability to work independently.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Able to travel as needed.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will relationship.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 25 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• After school
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person