After-School Aide

South Hills Interfaith Movement; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

South Hills Interfaith Movement seeks an After School Aide to support the elementary program, assisting the teacher with daily homework, enrichment activities, and fostering a safe, engaging classroom.

The role runs Monday through Thursday from 3:15 to 6:45pm during the school year, beginning mid-September. Onboarding training will occur in early September for a smooth start.

Qualifications

• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a positive, calm attitude.
• Demonstrated ability working with children, youth, or community development.
• Ability positively guide and direct students through positive role modeling.
• Sensitivity to work with a multi-cultural community.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily homework help for assigned class.
• Support the After School Teacher in enrichment activities.
• Maintain a neat and organized learning environment.
• Assist with arrival and dismissal procedures after school.
• Supervise activities to ensure safety and follow safety plans.
• Work cooperatively with Manager, Teachers, and volunteers.
• Establish positive relationships with students and families.
• Participate in staff meetings and trainings.
• Maintain supplies and materials; inform manager when needed.
• Help maintain a clean environment and assist in cleaning/setup.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Experience with children/youth

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork and flexibility

Positive role modeling

Multicultural sensitivity

Verbal communication

Initiative and creativity

Education

Youth development or education background

Job description

Program Summary

SHIM’s After School Program is designed to grow social emotional and academic skills among elementary-aged students through homework support and comprehension, fostering positive relationships and building a sense of belonging in a safe, and respectful multicultural space. The After School program runs during the academic year from September 28th to May 20th. The program operates Monday through Thursday from 3:30 to 6:15 pm. 1st through 5th grade students receive snack and assistance with homework from 3:30 to 5:00 pm and participate in enrichment activities from 5:00 to 6:15 pm.

Job Summary

The After School Aide is a seasonal part-time position available for the duration of the After School program (September through May). The After School Aide helps the After School Teacher to strengthen academic, physical, and social skills by providing academic support, enriching programming, and fostering relationships. The After School Aide works with the Teacher to support the daily functions of the classroom and provide a safe and educational environment for all students. After School staff are expected to be on site Monday through Thursday from 3:15 to 6:45pm.

This is a seasonal program starting 9/28 but would be ready to onboard in early September for training and orientation (desired start date would be 9/16).

Requirements

• Support students with daily homework help for assigned class


• Support the After School Teacher in implementing the daily enrichment and centers activities.


• Maintain a neat and organized learning environment


• Participate in the arrival and dismissal procedures at the beginning and end of after school day


• Supervise activities to ensure safety at all times and follow appropriate safety plans


• Work cooperatively with Manager, Teachers, other Aides and volunteers


• Establish positive and trusted relationships with students and their families


• Participate in staff meetings and trainings


• Maintain all supplies, equipment and materials; inform the After School Manager when supplies are needed


• Maintain a clean environment and partake in shared cleaning and set up responsibilities


• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a positive, calm attitude


• Demonstrated ability working with children, youth, or community development


• Ability positively guide and direct students through positive role modeling


• Sensitivity to work with a multi-cultural community


• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and verbal communication skills


• Must possess initiative, creativity and problem-solving skills


• Ability to work as a team member and to be highly flexible


• Ability and willingness to work afternoon and evening hours and occasional Friday hours


• Familiarity with academic content for elementary aged students preferred

Education and Experience

• Relevant experience or education within youth development, education, social emotional support, and program management will be considered

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Physical Requirements

• Ability to reasonably engage in play with students


• Act 33/34, NSOR, and FBI clearances


• CPR & first-aid certified


• Completed Mandated Reporter Training and agreement to comply as a Mandated Reporter