Para Educator

PEOPLE; New Mexico; On-site; USD 21,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

PEOPLE in the United States is seeking a part-time staff to assist in creating and implementing after school programs for students in grades K through 8. The role involves tutoring, scheduling, and maintaining student progress files, and requires strong organization and communication.

Candidates should be fluent in English, with Spanish a plus, and comfortable working both independently and with a team. A minimum of 2 years of higher education or equivalent is expected, along with CPR/First Aid

Qualifications

• 1 year’s experience teaching or tutoring grades K–12, groups of 15+ preferred.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); Spanish language skills a plus.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to handle confidential information and maintain cultural sensitivity.
• Experience with special needs children is highly desired.
• Demonstrated ability to work with children in an education setting.
• Tutoring of students in grades K–8 in multiple subjects highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating plans and help implement after school programs.
• Works with students in grades K through 8.
• Help schedule daily student tutoring activities.
• Assist in creating, maintaining and updating student progress files.
• Monitor student progress with the Lead Educator.
• Ensure student roster is up-to-date.
• Attend regional meetings and trainings.
• Perform office tasks: phone, email, copying, filing, scanning, organizing.
• Perform other duties as required by the Lead Educator, Regional Education Coordinator or Education Program Manager.

Skills

English fluency

Spanish language skills

Microsoft Office

Confidential information handling

Team and independent work

Tutoring groups 15+

Education

AA degree or 2 years higher education

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

Essential Functions

• Assist in the creation of plans and helps to implements after school programs.
• Works with students in grades K through 8.
• Help in scheduling daily student tutoring activities.
• Assist in creating, maintaining and/or updating student progress files.
• Help monitor student progress in conjunction with the Lead Educator.
• Ensures student roster is up-to-date.
• Attends all regional meetings and any other meetings/trainings.
• Performs office work: phone, email, copying, filing, scanning, organizing, etc.
• Perform other duties as required by the Lead Educator, Regional Education Coordinator or Education Program Manager.

Requirements

Skill & Knowledge Requirements

1 years’ experience teaching or tutoring grades K through 12, groups of 15+ preferred

Experience Requirements

• Fluent in English (verbal and in writing), Spanish language skills a plus.
• Works productively both independently and in team environments.
• Ability to lead and tutor groups of children in various activities and subjects.
• Ability to use the Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage confidential information in a sensitive manner.
• Ability to maintain cultural sensitivity when working with the public and our staff.
• Experience working with special needs children highly desired.
• Demonstrated ability to work with children in an education setting.
• Tutoring of students in grades K-8 in multiple subjects highly preferred.

Education Requirements

• 2 years of higher education study, AA degree and/or passing of the substitute teacher exam.

License/Certification Requirements

• Maintains current CPR/First Aid certifications, LiveScan clearance and annual TB test.
• Must possess a valid California driver’s license and have access to a dependable automobile and/or means of reliable transportation.

Physical Requirements

• May have to sit, stand, and/or walk for long period of time.
• May have to reach, squat, bend, and/or lift office-related objects.