Expanded Learning 1:1 Program Aide

Camino Nuevo Charter Academy (CNCA) is a community of high-performing public schools that utilizes a comprehensive approach to prepare students from preschool through high school for success in college and in life. We integrate academic rigor, community, family, and wellness to empower students to thrive in a culturally connected and changing world. Founded in 2000, Camino Nuevo Charter Academy students represent the neighborhood of MacArthur Park west of downtown Los Angeles, a community that is one of the most under-resourced and densely populated neighborhoods in Los Angeles. Currently, CNCA has six campuses that serve approximately 3,500 students from TK through 12th grade.

Organizational Mindsets

We believe that every individual who works at Camino Nuevo Charter Academy must embody key mindsets.

• Commitment to and belief in CNCA's mission and vision
• Belief in and embodiment of the CNCA Anchors in all aspects of the work
• Commitment to the vision of a progressive, socially-just education and is able to inspire others towards that vision
• Solution orientation and belief in supporting others to be the same
• Commitment to an asset-based, capacity-building approach
• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
• Strong self-awareness and ability to reflect
• Ability to take ownership in the day-to-day and overall success of the organization
  
  

CNCA Anchors

• EXCELLENCE: We take responsibility for our students and staff achieving consistently outstanding results.
• EQUITY: We recognize and value the individuality and experiences of all students and respond to their unique academic, emotional, psychological, and social needs.
• COMMUNITY: We are rooted in our community's richness and in the cultural and environmental context where our students and families live.
• INNOVATION: We continuously learn, are curious, and implement new ideas, perspectives, and evidence-based methods in our work.
• JOY: We build and maintain positive relationships that foster happiness and fulfillment among students, staff and families.
• BELONGING: We cultivate a culture in which all Camino students, staff, parents, and stakeholders feel welcomed, heard, included, respected, and appreciated.
  
  

The Opportunity

Under the supervision of Expanded Learning Coordinators, the Expanded Learning One to One Program Aide has the opportunity to supervise students individually during Expanded Learning Programming to establish a culture of educational excellence through a holistic approach to Expanded Learning programming. The Expanded Learning One to One Program Aide ensures student safety and compliance with school and CNCA policies and regulations.

Essential Functions

• Create a safe and welcoming program culture for all students and staff
• Supervise students while they participate in Expanded Learning programming to ensure student safety
• Monitor student behavior, deter and modify inappropriate student behaviors of a relatively minor nature and reports serious infractions to school administrators for possible disciplinary action
• Learn and safely implement approved techniques, such as CPI for restraining students
• Provide individual positive behavior intervention during expanded learning programs including prompt and/or re-direct students to participate in assigned tasks and activities
• Review and implement individualized behavioral plans for assigned student(s),
• Collaborate and communicate frequently with Expanded Learning Coordinators, Woodcraft Ranger Site Coordinators, and other stakeholders
• Attend and participate in all relevant training sessions, meetings and professional growth activities as requested and/or required
• Respect confidential nature of pupil records and school reports
• Show patience, respect and compassion in working with students
• Maintain regular, punctual attendance
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Work Period

3:00-6:00pm (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday) and Thursdays 12:30-6:00

• Will be invited to work additional days for professional development or other needs. Opportunities will be extended in writing by the Senior Director of Expanded Learning
  
  

Class

Classified, Non-Exempt

Direct Supervision

NONE

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Camino Nuevo Charter Academy (CNCA) prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, military status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Camino Nuevo Charter Academy requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying.

Questions or complaints of alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying, equity or Title IX equity and compliance concerns should be directed to Margarita Domingo, Vice President of Human Resources. She can be reached at (213) 417-3410 or by mail at 3435 W Temple St. Los Angeles, CA 90026.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree preferred
• Associates degree or a minimum of at least 48 semester units (60 quarter units) required
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred
• 1-2 years' experience working in urban schools or in organizational operations
• Prior experience working with students in special education in an academic or recreational setting preferred
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced environment required
• Excellent organizational, planning and implementation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Positive energy and the ability to be a strong role model for students