PT ASP FACILITATOR

Organization Description: The African Community Education (ACE) Program is a non-profit community organization established to address the educational & social needs of African refugee & immigrant populations in Worcester, MA. ACE works by assisting families to achieve educational & social stability by providing access to academic support, community resources & avenues for cultural expression. (http://www.acechildren.org)

Program Description: The After School Program is for students in grades 3-12 and provides homework assistance, academic tutoring, and enrich activities in art, dance, computers, and games as well as special events.

ASP Facilitator Responsibilities: The Activity Facilitator is responsible for supporting the After-School Program, and planning and leading group classes in different subjects for school-age children attending the ASP.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Provide a positive learning environment and behavior support to students with diverse backgrounds and needs.
• Assist with set-up, clean-up and ensure all classrooms have necessary supplies.
• Ensure that all students are being safe.
• Provide a model of professionalism and expertise in the activity being practiced
• Complete appropriate paperwork in regards to student’s daily progress and daily behavior
• Complete daily attendance of students in class
• Encourage participation and growth of all students in class
• During homework time: Oversee classroom of students in a designated room.
• Work collaboratively with fellow staff and volunteers to ensure an effective program and positive work environment.
• Uphold building expectations and ensure classrooms are clean after each session.
• Participate in program orientation and meetings.
• Perform other job-related duties as requested by supervisor.

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience working with school age youth
• Willingness to develop holistic understanding of student behavior
• Experience working in multicultural setting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Patience and flexibility
• Strong organizational skills
• Computer literacy
• CRP and First aid certification highly desired

Compensation: $19.00/hour.

Start/End Date: ASAP.

To Apply: Please send resume and cover letter hr@acechildren.org.Selected candidates will be asked to submit two references.

Pay: $19.00 per hour

Work Location: In person