Moving Ahead Program Assistant/Teacher - Part Time - Seasonal

Moving Ahead Program Assistant/Teacher - Seasonal

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Moving Ahead Program, Resident Services Dept.
REPORTS TO: Program Coordinator, Director of Resident Services
STARTING WAGES: $16.97 per hour
SEASONAL POSITION: This is a seasonal position scheduled from June to July.
While this position is temporary, there may be opportunities to apply for regular
roles if they become available, however, continued employment is not guaranteed.

HOURS: Part-time (20 hours per week), between the hours of 1:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday, when public school is in session in June, and between the
hours of 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (up to 45 hours per week) Monday through Friday in July.

SUMMARY OF POSITION: Responsible for assisting with all components of Columbia
Housing Authority's Moving Ahead Program (MAP.)
Using The Love and Logic and Strengthening Families models, MAP is a community based
program designed to support at-risk children, grades K-12. The principal goal of
MAP is to improve the commitment to school (attendance, conduct, effort, and parental
involvement) and academic performance of Columbia's "inner-city" youth. Staff provide:

• Education services
• Family services
• Mentoring
• After school activities
• Incentives/recognitions

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Help oversee tutoring and mentoring programs.
• Help implement lesson plans.
• Help maintain center's compliance with grant, licensing, and food program.
• Help maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Help oversee after school and summer activities, including but not limited to
  recreation, entertainment, self-esteem, cultural heritage, and social emotional
  skills, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics),
  reading, writing, history, and diversity.
• Act as a positive role model for children and youth in the program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.