Mentor Teacher, CAMBA Kids Connection

PROGRAM: CAMBA Kids Connection serves 200 elementary school children in grades K-4 from PS 249 in Flatbush. This program is funded by Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD). Program services are offered 5 days a week. The program features supper and socialization, homework help, academic enrichment, conflict resolution, recreation, community circle, and clubs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The person filling this position is expected, under general direction, to: (1) research and develop instructional materials and lesson plans to facilitate staff development workshops; and, (2) provide group and/or individual assistance to Youth Facilitators; including the following:

• Maintain professional relationships with clients and client confidentiality.
• Practice Universal Precautions/Standard Protocol & Procedures.
• Comply with any and all Federal, State, City and CAMBA security and privacy polices intended to protect the security and privacy of individually identifiable health information.
• Ensure the safety and security of each program participant by following all CAMBA after-school protocols and procedures including but not limited to procedures and protocols regarding safety, supervision, accident and incident reporting.
• Update and create library of resource materials such as lesson plans, instruction materials and reference guides for program staff.
• Manage classrooms and small groups effectively to maximize client learning.
• Provide formal and informal observations of staff members leading activities with children and offer professional feedback and support.
• Work one-on-one with staff members who need additional professional support and guidance.
• Model and teach effective classroom management strategies for staff.
• Model and teach effective strategies for homework assistance to staff.
• Research and develop instructional materials and lesson plans to facilitate staff development workshops.
• Facilitate staff development workshops.
• Serve as liaison between school and program regarding homework assistance, academic issues, and discipline procedures.
• Communicate effectively with staff, students, and parents about program issues.
• Participate in administrative and staff meetings as requested.
• Provide all required information for weekly/monthly/quarterly/semester/annual reports to CAMBA management and/or to funders.
• May serve as program staff substitute, as needed.
• Tasks may be modified, expanded and/or assigned over a period time.