Early Childhood Educator - Community Works Afterschool Program (Kenner Area)

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 is Hiring for Early Childhood Education Teachers!

Community Works offers arts enrichment classes for children as young as 4 years old in our afterschool programs. We strive to provide engaging enrichment classes to all students in a structured and supportive environment and are currently looking for educators eager to work with this age group!

Our Mission: Community Works builds a creative & healthy (greater) New Orleans by increasing equitable access to innovative programs that engage young people.

CW Programs include Enrichment time for students from prek-8th covering a variety of disciplines including dance, art, music, recreation, meditation, stem/steam, chess, creative writing, theater and more. All Enrichment classes are created by instructors and incorporate Academic Louisiana Student Standards. CW makes it a priority to meet students where they are at by creating genuine connections through classes that are relatable to students.

CW offers a variety of programming options including, but not limited to: day time enrichment within the schools, afterschool enrichment time and tutoring/Homework assistance.

Program Locations vary but may include: New Orleans, New Orleans East, Westbank, Metairie/Kenner.

Position Description

This position is contract work (1099 taxes). Pay rate starts at $25/hour for planning and professional developments and go up from there depending on program and position. Pay day is at the end of each month either via direct deposit or check. Program staff will be expected to comply with all covid procedures in place by CW + partner schools. CW will organize/lead professional developments for instructors to attend including: racial equity, curriculum planning, youth engagement, inclusion, and more.

Class Responsibilities

• To assist, support, and work closely with teachers, administrators, and other team members in providing a safe, fun and educational experience for students
• Works 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.)

Other Responsibilities

• 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.

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. Background check findings will not automatically disqualify you from the hiring process.
• Reliable form of transportation is required

Position Values

• Passion for youth development
• Flexibility to meet students where they are at
• Connection + Mentorship between students, staff and admin
• Creativity in engaging and educational curriculum
• Youth Voice + Leadership within class culture