Teaching Assistant - Summer Program Portland

The AfterSchool Ed Tech is responsible for supporting students in an afterschool learning environment assisting with educational activities and fostering a safe and engaging atmosphere. This position works closely with program staff to provide academic assistance implement learning tools and ensure student participation in enrichment activities. This is not a supervisory role.

The Ed Tech in the LWAS Program will be responsible for assisting Teachers Site Coordinators and the Director with the implementation of a 4days/week program focused on Science Technology Engineering Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) curriculum and enrichment activities (health/wellness cultural socialemotional learning). This parttime position is responsible for assisting in the delivery of engaging academic handson lessons and activities that will last through the school year.

Outside of live program time additional time may be allotted to attend key preprogram planning and staff meetings and to participate in lesson planning and professional development. This is a parttime fixed term role to last through the length of the program.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Collaborate with a team to plan STEAM curriculum and enrichment activities linked to students prior knowledge interests experiences and in alignment with the 21st Century grant goals.
• Build positive relationships with students and actively support model encourage and inspire them in healthy lifestyle choices (personal social and academic)
• Assist with establishing and enforcing consistent clear and positive expectations for inperson learning and behavior that is expected of students
• Build positive relationships with students and actively support model encourage and inspire them in healthy lifestyle choices (personal social and academic). Assist with student behavior challenges as needed.
• Participate in weekly team meetings to communicate program delivery needs reflection and goals for improvement.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions ensure a safe and orderly environment and ensure members are on task
• Monitor the LearningWorks email account and other communication platforms daily and communicate and respond in a timely manner
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner at all times in accordance with program expectations online safety and remote and inperson learning guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Site Coordinator or Director.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations under applicable law may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform these essential functions.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma is required
• Maine Educational Technician certification or some college experience (preferred)
• Valid certification in First Aid and Basic Life Support (BLS) (preferred)
• Background check clearance required.
• Experience working with children in an educational or youth development setting.
• Familiarity with educational technology tools and platforms.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment

WORK EXPERIENCE SKILLS

• Experience working with elementaryaged youth preferred
• Enthusiasm for learning and a passion for inspiring the same in children
• Work with diverse communities and lowperforming populations preferred. For certain sites experience working with English Language Learners is a plus.
• Strong communication interpersonal organizational time management and computer/technology skills
• Experience and demonstrated understanding of and ability to use various technology including but not limited to: Microsoft Outlook Google Drive Suite Zoom
• Flexibility thoughtfulness and the ability to creatively problem solve
• Growth mindset and a willingness to learn and apply innovative learning platforms and approaches
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate in a team setting

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Routinely required to stand and walk
• Requires close visual acuity and the ability to adjust focus quickly
• Ability to work in a school or communitybased setting with active student participation.
• Frequent standing walking and engaging with students.
• Occasional lifting of up to 1535 pounds.
• Flexible scheduling including late afternoon and early evening hours.
  

We are an equal opportunity employer. We prioritize the leadership of people of color and LGBTQ individuals and we strongly encourage people of all traditionally marginalized identities to apply. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race color sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age religion national origin disability ancestry marital status veteran status medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local state or federal laws.

This job description is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employees ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions responsibilities skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment and Learning Works reserves the right to change this position description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform as Learning Works may deem appropriate.