EXTENDED DAYS MENTOR

Hawai'i Association Of Independent Schools; Kapolei (HI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Island Pacific Academy in Kapolei, Hawaii is seeking an Extended Days Mentor to assist the Extended Day Program. The mentor will support the Auxiliary Programs Manager and Director in delivering a high-quality program that enriches students socially, emotionally and physically.

Responsibilities include planning and leading after-school activities for grades K-6, supervising indoor and outdoor activities, helping with homework, greeting families, and ensuring safety and a positive, respectful

Qualifications

• Experience working with elementary school aged children.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to follow written and oral directions.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Self starter and ability to perform the job with little supervision.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead and supervise students in afternoon activities such as arts and crafts or quiet games
• Provide opportunities for students to quietly work on homework
• Supervises all indoor and outdoor activities to ensure safety at all times
• Maintain a safe and healthy educational and play environment
• Maintains a professional and positive attitude
• Greets parents and ensures appropriate child sign-in procedures are completed
• Sign children out when dismissed to classroom
• Treats all children with dignity and respect
• Helps to maintain a clean and organized classroom
• Acts as representative of Island Pacific Academy and demonstrates the core values of the school
• Experience working with elementary school aged children
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Possess a basic knowledge and understanding of school aged children
• Possess the ability to communicate verbally and in writing
• Self starter and ability to perform the job with little supervision.
• Students in a higher education coursework related to education preferred
• Must have a warm and friendly personality, be sensitive, and be able to relate well to children, and be willing to fulfill responsibilities in accordance with the School’s program and philosophy.
• Must pass a background check

Skills

Experience with elementary school aged

18 years of age or older

Follow written and oral directions

Verbal and written communication

Self-motivated

Professional demeanor

Education

Education coursework preferred (education)

Job description

Island Pacific Academy is looking for an Extended Days Mentor to help assist with the Extended Day Program. Extended Days Mentor will assist the Auxiliary Programs Manager and Director with the implementation of a quality Extended Day program that enriches the students socially, emotionally, and physically. Mentors will maintain a safe and educational learning environment for children in grades Kindergarten through 6th grade by successfully implementing the daily program activities.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Plan, lead and supervise students in afternoon activities such as arts and crafts or quiet games

Provide opportunities for students to quietly work on homework

Supervises all indoor and outdoor activities to ensure safety at all times

Maintain a safe and healthy educational and play environment

Maintains a professional and positive attitude

Greets parents and ensures appropriate child sign-in procedures are completed

Sign children out when dismissed to classroom

Treats all children with dignity and respect

Helps to maintain a clean and organized classroom

Acts as representative of Island Pacific Academy and demonstrates the core values of the school

Experience working with elementary school aged children

Must be at least 18 years of age

Possess a basic knowledge and understanding of school aged children

Ability to follow written and oral directions

Possess the ability to communicate verbally and in writing

Self starter and ability to perform the job with little supervision.

Students in a higher education coursework related to education preferred

Must have a warm and friendly personality, be sensitive, and be able to relate well to children, and be willing to fulfill responsibilities in accordance with the School’s program and philosophy.

Must pass a background check

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB:

Work environment includes standing, sitting and moving around regularly in both an indoor air conditioned and outdoor, hot and humid environment
Regular lifting up to 15lbs
The noise level of the position can occasionally be moderate or high during school events or outdoor activities.

Education:

Non-discriminatory Statement:

Island Pacific Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a workplace environment that encourages growth and respect for all current and prospective employees based upon job-related factors such as their educational background, work experience, and ability to perform the essential functions of a particular job. It is the policy and practice of Island Pacific Academy to prohibit any form of discrimination or harassment based on race, color, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law.