After School Program Assistant

3 weeks ago


Newport, United Kingdom Newportchamber Full time

Position Summary
Under the guidance of the Assistant Director of Education, the After-School Program Assistant helps to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education. After-School Program Assistantis responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children’s interests and needs. Responsible for ensuring a high level of program quality and working to establish a positive relationship with all program participants, their families and staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
  • Assist in the implementation of school age program activities and encourage participation by children,
  • Assist tutoring of students in academic subjects such as reading, writing, math, and other areas,
  • Work effectively with students in after school activities and assist with behavior management, discipline, interpersonal actions, and act as a role model,
  • Help mentor students in a variety of learning and life experiences,
  • As needed, differentiate lessons and activities so they are appropriate for students of various ages and with various abilities,
  • Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, order, and availability of classroom materials,
  • Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling,
  • Ensures a healthy classroom environment including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards, safety and security of children,
  • Help ensures smooth, daily transitions for children,
  • Effectively manage assigned group. Maintain and enforce progressive discipline policy. Report observations and incidents (e.g. discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, etc.) to ADE.
  • Communicate appropriate information to parents,
  • Clean up site when children depart. Inspect and return supplies to appropriate place. Follow proper cleaning requirements and procedures,
  • Attend and participate in staff meetings and site events as requested,
  • Interact professionally and appropriately with children, parents, staff community members and partners,
  • Maintain confidentiality for all students, families and staff,
  • Follow all program policies and state regulations,
  • Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement,
  • Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Education and/or Director of Education.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
  • Minimum High Diploma with demonstrated relevant equivalent experience in working with school-age children and/or youth development.
  • Formal Training related to child or youth development; at least one year of supervised experience working with school age children in a group setting, preferred.
  • High energy.
  • Multilingual, preferred.
  • Ability to work well with others.
  • Regular and satisfactory attendance and punctuality are required.
  • Adheres to all safety guidelines of the Center.
  • Staff must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
  • Child/Adult CPR and First Aid certification.
  • Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
Job Type: Part time 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Benefits/Perks:
  • Paid Time Off
  • Simple IRA matching
  • Participation in Center’s many provided services

Submit cover letter/resume to: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center 20 Dr. Marcus F. Wheatland Blvd., Newport, RI 02842 Human Resources Manager, Cherie Hersperger – chersperger@mlkccenter.org or Education Director, Missy Davis - mdavis@mlkccenter.org #J-18808-Ljbffr

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