Academic Facilitator

Salary Range: $17.50/hour - $20.00/hour

Position Summary: The Academic Enrichment Facilitator will work with the Program Director and participants by providing supports during after school time. The Academic Enrichment Facilitator will also be expected to participate in action planning with any children that may need additional supports. The Academic Enrichment Facilitator will be expected to have check in meetings with the Program Director and the Community School Director.

Essential Duties:

• General On-Site Duties
• Demonstrate a commitment to the Children's Aid and Fairmont-Samara mission and show initiative and motivation in achieving the goals of the program.
• Maintain documentation on participants.
• Communicate regularly with appropriate Children's Aid and DOE personnel regarding needs of program and/or participants.
• Work cooperatively with other staff members of the program (may include late nights and/or weekends).
• Implementation of lessons, assessments, and differentiation of students.

• Special Events
• Assist with Community School events coordinated by the Program Director or the Community School Director such as on-site registration, student recognition, etc. as needed.

• Student Development
• Serve as a role model for all students in our campus.
• Establish and maintain rapport with the students and parents of the Fairmont-Samara Campus.
• Help students develop self-confidence, improve self-concept, and reduce anxiety or fear of academic failure.
• Help students develop the study skills and positive attitude necessary for academic success.
• Assist in establishing, monitoring, and maintaining safe and respectful behavior of participants.
• Create action plans or academic plans for individual children as needed or required.
• Administer pre- and post- tests and/or assessments as needed.
• Staff members are all mandated reporters.

• Student Records
• Be responsible for maintaining records on each student, including follow-up and periodic assessment/grades.
• Assist in assessment of participants and program evaluation.
• Collect and monitor daily participant information such as attendance, grades and assignments.
• Report and document incidents of discipline and accidents to the Program Director and Community School Director.

• Training/Planning
• Attend periodic training sessions given by Community School staff members to increase competency in working with students and families.
• Collaborate and maintain communication with the Data Specialist, Program Director, Office Manager and the Community School Director.
• Complete any additional assignments and mandatory paperwork as given by the Program Director or the Community School Director.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Active college student or completion of some college coursework.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant, job-related experience.
• 1 to 2 years of experience facilitating groups with elementary-aged children or adolescents.
• Prior experience in an after-school program or summer camp setting is highly desirable.
• Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish - oral and written).

Key Competencies

• Strong commitment to the goals of the OST (Out-of-School Time) program.
• Demonstrated ability to connect with and lead young people effectively.
• Passion for working with children and/or youth, particularly in underserved communities.
• Knowledge of and dedication to serving impoverished communities.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in teams and with external organizations.
• Highly motivated, dependable, and mission-driven.