Para Educator

Description

Essential Functions

• Assist in the creation of plans and helps to implements after school programs.
• Works with students in grades K through 8.
• Help in scheduling daily student tutoring activities.
• Assist in creating, maintaining and/or updating student progress files.
• Help monitor student progress in conjunction with the Lead Educator.
• Ensures student roster is up-to-date.
• Attends all regional meetings and any other meetings/trainings.
• Performs office work: phone, email, copying, filing, scanning, organizing, etc.
• Perform other duties as required by the Lead Educator, Regional Education Coordinator or Education Program Manager.

Requirements

Skill & Knowledge Requirements

        1 years’ experience teaching or tutoring grades K through 12, groups of 15+ preferred

Experience Requirements

• Fluent in English (verbal and in writing), Spanish language skills a plus.
• Works productively both independently and in team environments.
• Ability to lead and tutor groups of children in various activities and subjects.
• Ability to use the Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage confidential information in a sensitive manner.
• Ability to maintain cultural sensitivity when working with the public and our staff.
• Experience working with special needs children highly desired.
• Demonstrated ability to work with children in an education setting.
• Tutoring of students in grades K-8 in multiple subjects highly preferred.

Education Requirements

• 2 years of higher education study, AA degree and/or passing of the substitute teacher exam.

License/Certification Requirements

• Maintains current CPR/First Aid certifications, LiveScan clearance and annual TB test.
• Must possess a valid California driver’s license and have access to a dependable automobile and/or means of reliable transportation.

Physical Requirements

• May have to sit, stand, and/or walk for long period of time.
• May have to reach, squat, bend, and/or lift office-related objects.