Job Title: Anticipated FCA Bentonville Afternoon Academy Staff / Instructional Aide

Wage/Hour Status: Non-exempt

Reports to: Campus Director

Dept./School: Campus

Position Summary:

The Afternoon Academy Staff / Instructional Aide helps oversee the operations of the after-school student care program. Assist the Campus Director in the development and implementation of after-school curriculum, and work with the program staff to ensure quality learning and appropriate activities for students.

Assist teachers with monitoring of the learning center and facilitating students’ learning progress.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• A knowledge of classical education and curriculum and the ability to supplement the curriculum outside of school hours preferred.
• One to two years related experience or training preferred.
• Must be a high school graduate or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate.

Experience:

• Experience working with school age children required.
• 6+ months of experience working for Public or Private School. (preferred)
• Experience may be work in church related schools, day camps, youth groups, private schools, licensed day-care centers, or similar experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Ability to work with children, love for children and learning.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Passion for children.
• Ability and patience to work interactively with children.
• Basic knowledge of federal and state education laws.
• Computer literate.
• Strong organizational, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Able to learn and implement teaching curriculum software programs and instruct students on utilization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to travel as necessary.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Direct the planning and operating of a variety of after-school programs.
• Implement and evaluate program goals and objectives.
• Facilitate groups and carry out activities. Schedule staff and program activities.
• Responsible for the safety and security of the children.
• Check children in and out of the program.
• Address and alleviate parent concerns.
• Discipline students when necessary.
• Assist teachers in checking daily goals to ensure work is being completed.
• Motivate students for maximum learning.
• Assist Teacher or Coordinator in all areas of work.
• Implement instructional program and lesson plans under the supervisor of Coordinator or Teacher.
• Assist with understanding assessments.
• Participate in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
• Inspire students with consistency, care, and interest to build students’ self-esteem, and promote further success.
• Praise students, compliment them and encourage them in order to build character.
• Be able to facilitate activities that promote speaking, listening, reading, and writing in English.
• Perform special projects, during and after normal business hours, and other duties as assigned.
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Equipment Used:

All equipment required to perform jobs duties and task previously described.

Physical / Environmental Factors:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Responsive Education Solutions considers applicants for all positions without regards to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, marital status, veteran or military status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. ResponsiveEd is an Equal Opportunity Employer.