Ada Jenkins Center - LEARN Works After School Care Coach

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title: LEARN Works After School Care Coach

Reports to: Director of Education Services

Classification: Non-exempt

Category: Part-time, seasonal

(In-Person, Monday-Friday from 2:30-6:30 pm, from mid-Aug. through mid-May, occasional extended shift)

Job Summary:

Under the general direction of the Assistant Director of Education Services as well as in accordance with the mission of the Ada Jenkins Center, the LEARN Works After School Care Attendant will be directly responsible for providing strong, caring supervision of students at all times.

Job Qualifications:

• At least a high school student age 16 or older.
• Must already be familiar with or willing to learn and employ the program's philosophy utilizing Love and Logic principles in working children and families.
• At least 1 year of experience working with children.
• Prior experience working with volunteers preferred.
• Computer proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• CPR and First Aid Certified. If not currently certified at the time of hire, certification can be acquired shortly after.

Skills, Abilities and Attributes:

• Proven excellent interpersonal skills.
• Works well with others and behaves professionally and ethically while developing professionally.
• Able to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Is adaptable and open to change and new information; adapts behavior and work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles.
• Adjusts rapidly to new situations warranting attention and resolution. Is committed to continuous improvement.
• Must have a passion for the work of the Ada Jenkins Center, with a genuine commitment to the fulfillment of the agency's mission.

Position Duties, Responsibilities and Minimum Expectations:

• Coordinate and serve snack to students.
• Supervise students during playtime/free time and mentoring students through behavioral and social emotional challenges.
• Double as a tutor or as an educational helper during homework time.
• Respond to basic emergencies and look out for children's welfare.
• Set up and break down the care space(s).
• Track and report children's behaviors and habits, and communicate that information to the Assistant Director and parents.
• Manage schedule of students' planned enrichment activities and collaborate on supervision of students with LEARN Works instructors.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

The Ada Jenkins Center is committed to providing a means for job applicants who have a disability to identify areas in which they may request a reasonable accommodation. The following is a description of the physical and mental abilities which are customarily required to perform the essential job functions of this position:

• Ability to work without intensive supervision.
• Vision sufficient to read standard text and read a computer monitor.
• Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to communicate clearly in person and over the telephone.
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, stoop, and bend routinely.
• Manual dexterity to use hands, arms, shoulders, repetitively to operate keyboard, to write, etc.
• Body strength sufficient to lift and transfer at least 50 lbs.
• Ability to interact professionally with persons from a variety of backgrounds in a high stress environment.

Ada Jenkins Center is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.