After School Instructor

Catalyst Family Inc.; Oxnard (CA); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision Benefits

401(k) plan

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Paid vacation

Job summary

Catalyst Family Inc. is seeking After School Instructors to work with groups of up to 20 students TK-8th grade, focusing on tutoring, homework help, and enrichment activities on site in Oxnard, CA.

The role requires energy, strong organization, and excellent communication. Training on health, safety, and DEI will be provided, with opportunities for professional growth and collaboration with site staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Paraprofessional requirements vary by district offering the job.
• 6+ months of experience with children preferred.
• Must meet state fingerprint LIVE SCAN requirements and safety trainings (CPR/First Aid, Medical Certificate/TD Test, Mandated Reporter).

Responsibilities

• Provides tutoring and homework assistance to help students meet standards.
• Collaborates with Site Coordinator to implement Catalyst Expanded Learning curriculum and procedures.
• Provides educational enrichment including life skills and recreation activities.
• Maintains a safe, organized classroom and supervises up to 20 students.
• Keeps progress using programmatic documentation and reports.
• Communicates regularly with Site Coordinator about program operations.
• Participates in professional development and DEI initiatives.

Skills

Classroom management

Student supervision

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Educational support

Education

High School Diploma

Paraprofessional qualification

CPR/First Aid training

Job description

Hollywood Beach
4000 Sunset Lane
Oxnard, CA 93035, USA

• Pay or shift range: $17.69 USD to $26.54 USD
  Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

After School Instructors may work with a group of up to 20 students from TK-8th grade with daily tasks consisting of, but not limited to: tutoring, homework assistance, and educational enrichment. Instructors must have high energy, excellent organizational and communication skills, and the ability to maintain a fun and organized atmosphere.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provides tutoring and homework assistance to help students meet national standards


• Collaborates with Site Coordinator to create and implement all Catalyst Expanded Learning curriculum, rules, and procedures, including new curriculum that may be introduced during the school year


• Provides students with educational enrichment which may include positive youth development strategies, recreation and prevention activities, and the ability to teach positive life skills


• Works collaboratively with staff members on site


• Tracks students' progress using programmatic protocol


• Ensures students receive consistent supervision and always provides a safe and supported environment


• Fills out lesson planning form weekly


• Maintains a high level of professionalism with students and families


• Supports and participates in family and site-based events


• Supports other sites when needed or called upon


• Communicates regularly with the Site Coordinator regarding all aspects of the program at the designated site


• Undergoes and maintains all assigned health and safety, education, and HR trainings


• Participates in professional development enrichment opportunities to enhance student learning


• Promotes an inclusive environment of teamwork to ensure Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is practiced/applied in department operations, programs, and services

Qualifications:

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent


• Must be able to meet school district's requirements for a Paraprofessional (based on district in which job is offered - requirements vary)

Experience

• 6 or more months working with children preferred

Other Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age


• Ability to solely manage a classroom of up to 20 students


• College units in education, recreation, or child development strongly desired


• Understanding of behavior management and effective disciplinary techniques


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Highly organized with exceptional interpersonal skills


• Enthusiastic and highly motivated


• Proven leadership and team-building skills


• Flexible, team oriented, child focused, and wanting to make a difference in children's lives


• Ability to meet state-specific requirements: Fingerprint LIVE SCAN, CPR/First Aid, Medical Certificate/TD Test, Mandated Reporter training

Shift Type: Part Time

What We Offer:

• Vision Benefits (may vary depending on Full Time or Part Time status)


• 401(k) plan, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program


• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays


• Education Reimbursement Program


• Discounted childcare (for staff working 25 hours or more per week)


• Be constantly in a learning and growth process with trainings and professional growth advisory

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace.

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