TOP Co-facilitator

The Village for Families & Children; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 19,252 - 27,420; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive flexible benefits package

Job summary

The Village for Families & Children in Hartford is seeking an enthusiastic individual to plan and implement academic enrichment and recreational activities for students in our after-school program. This role involves close collaboration with school administration and requires prior experience working with children.

Qualified candidates should have a high school diploma and experience in education or recreation. The position offers flexible benefits to support employee health and well-being.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year prior experience working with groups of children.
• Organized and able to work independently.
• Knowledge of relevant Hartford neighborhoods a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement academic and recreational activities for elementary and middle school students.
• Maintain communication with parents and school faculty.
• Track student grades and test scores.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teaching Techniques

Organizational Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Enrollment in college-level Education or Human Services

Tools

Word Processing Software

Spreadsheet Applications

Job description

Job Description

About the Village: The Village was one of the first agencies in the country to provide homes for neglected children. Today, we continue to achieve our mission to build a community of strong, healthy families who protect and nurture children by providing a full range of behavioral health, early childhood and youth development, substance use treatment and support services for children, adults and families in the Greater Hartford, Connecticut region.

Job Summary

To plan, develop, and implement academic enrichment, positive youth development and recreational activities for elementary and middle school students in our after‑school program. Similar positions offered at multiple sites.

Compensation

$16.94 per hour – 39.5 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and implement program model comprised of academic support and enrichment, positive youth development and recreational activities
• Work in partnership with school administration to identify needs of students and align programming with school curriculum
• Recruit parents and community volunteers to perform a variety of tasks for the after‑school program
• Recruit and enroll students and ensure student retention and participation
• Establish and nurture positive relationships with students and serve as a role model
• Provide a structured academic environment, assist students with educational goal development and provide one‑on‑one tutoring as needed
• Supervise students during on and off‑site activities
• Ensure student safety during program hours by arriving prior to session start time and remaining on‑site at all times until the last student is dismissed
• Maintain communication with school faculty/staff and parents/guardians
• Maintain program site, supplies and resources and distribute daily snacks
• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, trainings and workshops, including being available for CPR/First Aid certification
• Track student grades and standardized test scores
• Collect and submit all necessary data for reporting
• Set program goals, objectives and outcomes

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred enrollment in college‑level, pursuing degree in Education or Human Services field, or equivalent professional experience

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year prior experience working with groups of children in an educational and/or recreational setting a must
• Knowledge of teaching skills, techniques, practices a plus
• Excellent oral and written skills and ability to communicate comfortably with children, parents, and school personnel
• Organized and able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Flexible and able to multi‑task
• Experience working with inner‑city children a must
• Knowledge of relevant Hartford neighborhood(s) a plus
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
• Proficient with word processing and spreadsheet applications. Possess solid general computer skills, including ability to work in a Windows XP environment. Familiarity with specific applications used by the Village a plus
• Physically able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations, including ability to supervise groups of children and perform physical intervention if required

Benefits

As a Village employee, you should feel confident that your health and well‑being is one of our highest priorities. The Village offers a comprehensive flexible benefits package designed to aid in the health and well‑being of our employees and their dependents.