Position Details:
Position Term: 2023 - 2024 Academic Year Position
Workweek Days: Monday - Friday
Hours: Between 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Average Hours Per Week: 20 - 25 Hours Per Week
Purpose Statement
Directly provide a safe, caring and enriching environment for groups of children participating in an in-school or after-school program. Assist with supervision and engagement of students in youth development and activities. Coordinate program services through instructors, exploration coaches, and partner providers.
About Strategic Focus Educational Services
Strategic Focus Educational Services was founded in 2017 with one vision in mind; to provide High Quality Educational Support Services that will support partners build capacity to deploy teams of Quality Educators.
The quality of education can differ from one youth the the next. Often times quality of education and resources can differ based on the zip code in which a family lives. This has manifested a systemic inequality that can be a foundation of life-long of inequities. We strive to be purpose driven in our approach with youth.
Every moment we are entrusted to serve can be a moment of impact, which can cause a trajectory shift in a youths life.
Role Summary:
Responsible for supervising site staff, recruiting students, facilitating the youth program activities, maintaining site, and performing program-related assignments as needed by the Youth Program Area Coordinator.
Essential Job Duties

• Support & Facilitate tutoring in (Math, English Language Arts, Science and/or Social Studies) at High School and Middle School Level.
• Responsible for the supervision, safety and grouping of scholars at all times, including arrival and departure procedures and taking attendance.
• Keep a consistent headcount of all scholars present and immediately communicate any changes with all other staff.
• Assist the Campus Coordinator and/or Peers with planning and activities.
• Utilize basic classroom management skills.
• Periodically develop and initiate instruction of creative activities and games.
• Communicate positively and effectively with children, parents, staff, and supervisors.
• Help prepare for and clean up after activities.
• Inspect and maintain facilities and equipment for safety purposes prior to each activity.
• Assist in the planning and facilitation of culminating events, performances, and other program-related events, including holiday celebrations.
• Collect student data and enter the data into organizational tracking systems as directed by the Campus Coordinator or other Strategic Focus Edu Staff.
• Demonstrate consistent positive interaction with all scholars, treating them with dignity and respect.
• Articulate clear expectations and hold scholars accountable for abiding by them.
• Help scholars develop a positive self-esteem and sense of self-worth.
• Model and utilize teachable moments to reinforce appropriate social skills.
• Report to Campus Coordinator.

General Job Duties and Expectations

• Represent Strategic Focus by valuing diversity, creativity and innovation.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to working with young people, especially those in diverse communities and neighborhoods across the DFW area.
• Act as a role model for youth by following all rules, regulations, and policies of Strategic Focus Edu and relevant partners based on location, as well as directives from superiors.
• Be responsible and reliable; follow attendance policies as defined by leadership.
• Demonstrate professionalism by complying with applicable uniform and/or dress code.
• Develop skills and share best practices by attending and participating in team meetings and relevant professional development opportunities offered by Strategic Focus Edu
• Demonstrate commitment to implementing Strategic Focus Edu instructional strategies.
• Perform other functions that may be assigned by Strategic Focus Edu leadership.
• Be willing and able to travel to Strategic Focus Edu locations in the DFW area.
• Be flexible to work a varying or assigned schedule. Hours of work may vary by program.
• Adapt as needed and requested to meet program and situational needs.

Required Qualifications/Skills
Education:

• High school diploma required. College coursework in recreation, child development, or a related field is preferred.

Experience:

• Experience working with children is required.
• Experience in the area of creative arts and/or academic instruction is preferred.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully manage middle school, or high school age students depending on program assignment.
• Ability to build positive rapport with co-workers and work in a team/collaborative setting
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
• Ability to read/respond to e-mails and text messages in a timely manner.
• Consent to a background check via fingerprinting and FC Background, which is required based on school district policy. Clearances are conducted and renewed annually.