Afterschool Arts & STEAM Educator (Contract)

Community Works of Louisiana, Inc.; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Works of Louisiana, Inc. is seeking Early Childhood Education Teachers to join our afterschool enrichment programs for children as young as 4.

This contract position offers planning and professional development pay, with pay starting at $25/hour and adjustments based on program and position. Staff will follow all covid procedures in place by CW and partner schools, and CW will organize/lead professional developments on topics such as racial equity, curriculum planning, youth

Qualifications

• Previous youth work experience in some capacity is required.
• Formal teaching/para experience is preferred but not required.
• Certification in special education or Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) training is preferred but not required.
• Background checks will be processed by CW.

Responsibilities

• Assist, support, and work closely with teachers, administrators, and other team members in providing a safe, fun and educational experience for students
• Work with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials and skills
• Modifying instructional strategies based on recommendations and evaluations
• Facilitating social interactions between the child and other children in the classroom
• Providing escorts and assistance to students as needed
• Taking all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, materials and facilities
• Performs assigned supervision of students during lunch periods, play periods, and on field trips
• Assists students with physical needs (toileting, eating, dressing, etc.)
• Effectively communicating with CW Admin, Community Leaders, teachers and/or families regarding student performance and plans for improvement
• Collaborating with team members to provide feedback and data related to student’s progress.
• Participating in team meetings and professional development workshops
• Producing performance-based activities to support school initiatives
• Facilitating student inclusion in class or school programs, or other special events
• Demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in the school environment and community.

Skills

Youth work experience

Teaching experience

Reliable transportation

Education

ABA training / Special education certification

Job description

Community Works of Louisiana, Inc. is seeking Early Childhood Education Teachers to join our afterschool enrichment programs for children as young as 4.

This contract position offers planning and professional development pay, with pay starting at $25/hour and adjustments based on program and position. Staff will follow all covid procedures in place by CW and partner schools, and CW will organize/lead professional developments on topics such as racial equity, curriculum planning, youth