After School Instructor - Homestead

After School Instructor – Homestead

Title: After School Instructor – Homestead
Reports to: Program Manager, GPS
Employment Type: Part-time, Mode of work: In-person (no remote work)
Work Location: Homestead, FL
Salary Range: $15.00/hr (non- negotiable)

Qualifications and Competencies

Bilingual (Creole or Spanish)
Preferred A.A. or Degree in Education or High school student graduate
Available to work the required program hours
Reliable personal transportation and personal cellular phone
Demonstrated experience working with children in K-8th
Positive response to criminal background check (fingerprint)
Basic Computer skills
Must obtain a Florida Child Care Professional Certificate

Position Summary

This position is responsible for providing program support to the Site Coordinator in ensuring that the work of the GPS program including logistical and communication support to coordinate program business, administrative matters and to provide direct instruction, supervision, care and support of children served in program. GPS Instructor services include: facilitating session outreach and resource development including linking clients to appropriate support services as directed by the Site Coordinator.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Direct instruction of children/youth, with each site location needing one of the following specialty areas: reading, social skills, physical education, arts
Assessment testing of students within assigned specialty area (pre-, mid-, post)
Create a positive, enriching academic environment for the children
Assist and engage children with completion of the daily school homework and attendance
Creative and works independently with the children
Make sure the children’s nutritional needs are met through the daily snack (or lunch/snack during longer program day.)
Follow the daily activity schedule set by the Site Supervisor
Model and reinforce the washing of hands and cleanliness, especially before meals/snacks and after using the bathroom
Demonstrate respect for parents at all times and invite them to join in regular program activities and special parent events
Maintain a clean suitable/safe area for the children
Attend staff trainings outside of program hours to improve professional skills and enhance the program activities
Assist children in the use of educational computer lab
Participate in agency meetings, in-service trainings and workshops as deemed appropriate.
Abide by all HIPAA rules and regulations. Maintain strict confidentiality when handling client information.
Perform other Duties as necessary