GLIDE
non-profit
TemporaryTeacher’sAssistant,AfterschoolProgram
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“Temporary Teacher’s Assistant, Afterschool Program at GLIDE. Skills: Assisting teaching staff, Supervising children, Maintaining positive environment. Assist teaching staff. Maintain positive environment”
Industry & Context.
Flexible schedule, Regular and predictable attendance, Accompany program participants to off-site locations, Participate in indoor and outdoor activities and field trips, Physical activity, Mental alertness, Enthusiasm, Physical stamina, Emotional stability, Ability to move about the building and community, Ability to move quickly to address emergency or potentially dangerous situations, Ability to lift and carry a small child in the event of an emergency, Work Environment: GLIDE’s buildings are located in the Tenderloin neighborhood, GLIDE maintains an 'open door' policy to the community and its clients
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
1+ years’ experience working with children and youth, High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED), Excellent verbal communication skills, Good written communication skills including grammar, spelling and composition, Excellent interpersonal skills, Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, Reliable, responsible, and fulfilling obligations, Demonstrates initiative, Willing to follow directions, Demonstrates Cultural Humility, Ability to work effectively across cultures, Demonstrates a commitment to learning, communicating and working respectfully with people different from themselves, Must pass the Dept. of Justice clearance, Must pass tuberculosis screening, Must show proof of pertussis, influenza and measles immunizations, Stamina, Good general health, physical stamina, and emotional stability, Ability to see and hear within normal range, Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction, Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), Ability to move about the building and community as needed, Ability to move quickly to address emergency or potentially dangerous situations, Must be able to lift and carry a small child in the event of an emergency
Nice to Have
A minimum of six (6) units in Child Development desired or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job
What You'll Do.
Assist teaching staff
Maintain positive environment
Supervise children and youth
Enforce FYCC policies
Float from room to room
Provide teaching assistance
Comply with DCYF requirements
Comply with CA Community Care Licensing
Comply with Department of Social Services requirements
Work a flexible schedule
Accompany program participants off-site
Participate in indoor activities
Participate in outdoor activities
Participate in field trips
Assist or lead activities
Carry out lesson plans
Discuss assigned duties
Take responsibility for directing volunteers/interns
Maintain cleanliness of student areas
Organize daily delivered student supplies
Dispose of uneaten meals properly
Perform administrative tasks
Perform logistical tasks
Instruct participants on equipment use
Monitor participants on equipment use
Prevent damage to equipment
Keep workstations safe
Keep workstations clean
Keep classrooms clean
Keep all spaces clean
Perform Front Desk coverage duties
Monitor who comes in and out
Perform building closure duties
Model professional standards
Model ethical standards
Engage in productive relationships
Engage in appropriate relationships
Pick up children from offsite locations
Ensure safe return to FYCC
Translate for limited English proficiency
Translate for limited Spanish proficiency
Help parents communicate with staff
Help students communicate with staff
Help parents communicate with volunteers
Help students communicate with volunteers
Help parents communicate with interns
Help students communicate with interns
Convert materials into desired language
Meet professional obligations
Efficient work habits
Attending staff meetings
Actively participating in staff meetings
Attending individual meetings
Actively participating in individual meetings
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Discuss assigned duties with Lead Teacher, teachers and other TAs to coordinate efforts; Help parents/guardians and students communicate with staff, volunteers and interns
Communication Scope
Excellent verbal communication skills; Good written communication skills; grammar; spelling; composition; Help parents/guardians and students communicate with staff, volunteers and interns
Full Job Description
## Description About Glide GLIDE is a nationally recognized center for social justice, dedicated to fighting systemic injustices, creating pathways out of poverty and crisis, and transforming lives. Through its integrated comprehensive services, advocacy initiatives, and inclusive community, GLIDE empowers individuals, families, and children to achieve stability and to thrive. GLIDE is on the forefront of addressing some of society’s most pressing issues, including poverty, housing and homelessness, and racial and social justice. GLIDE’s mission is to create a radically inclusive, just, and loving community mobilized to alleviate suffering and break the cycles of poverty and marginalization. Position Summary The Teacher’s Assistant (ASP) assists teaching staff in carrying out Afterschool Program activities, helps to maintain a positive and supportive environment, and is responsible for supervising the children and youth in classrooms, halls, school yards, etc., and enforcing all FYCC policies and procedures. The Teacher’s Assistant will ‘float’ from room to room to provide teaching assistance as needed. The Teacher’s Assistant is responsible for complying with, and ensuring compliance with DCYF (Department of Children, Youth and Families), CA Community Care Licensing, Department of Social Services requirements. This person must be able to work a flexible schedule (some evenings); regular and predictable attendance is essential. The TA is required to accompany program participants to off-site locations and to participate in indoor and outdoor activities and field trips. Expected to start June 15th. ## Essential Duties and Responsibilities Assist and/or lead indoor and outdoor activities and field trips. Assist in developing and carrying out lesson plans. Discuss assigned duties with Lead Teacher, teachers and other TAs to coordinate efforts. When a Lead Teacher is not available, take responsibility for directing any volunteers/interns. Maintain the cleanliness
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