LYNNWOOD BIDEWW AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM ASSISTANT

BIDEWW AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM ASSISTANT SUMMARY

After several parents engaged us to create a program that will support West African kids with their academic, life and social skills needs, in February of 2022, WAWAC finally created what we call our "BIDEWW" (STAR) After School Program. WAWAC's BIDEWW/star after-school program and homework club seeks to create a culturally appropriate fun and new learning environment that fosters social skills, and provides learning opportunities for our kids through exciting semi-structured activities such as science experiments, cooking classes, arts projects, singing, dancing, music, cinematography, storytelling and more at a culturally appropriate setting for free of charge.

Since the kids spend a lot of time at school where they learn in a structured and formal environment, the BIDEWW After School program is done in a loose environment where they still learn fun stuff that they create themselves. Additional recreational activities are also held to encourage them to stay active, healthy, and connected with one another.

This is also a platform for West African kids to interact, learn from each other and build their own community. It is available to school-aged children 5 to 17 years old in Snohomish and King Counties twice a week. Through this platform, the kids in our community explore their artistic instincts through collaborative art projects.It holds significant value for our kids because it inspires them to be creatively driven at an early age. An opportunity that they don't ordinarily receive from their parents because a lot of West African parents deem art as a "waste of time" -This grossly deprives kids the possibility to explore their creativity. We pride ourselves in opening our program to a wide range of African kids tailored to their unique needs, identity and values.

• In Lynnwood, WAWAC offers this program twice a week (Wednesday's and Friday's (4:30pm to 7:00 pm) and needs support helping to maintain and improve this essential service. This location is in high demand, as both the kids and their parents eagerly look forward to this program.

Take a look at what a week can look like in the afterschool program: here or here.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The WAWAC Bideww After School Program Assistant helps the Program Director (PD) implement programs outside of school hours for the West African kids in Washington. His/her role includes:
• Assisting PD with Planning, preparing, and implementing an approved curriculum that includes language studies, math, art, social/life skills and African culture and realities.
• Aiding PD with snack time/bathroom
• Assisting PD to keep students' mannerisms on point.
• Assisting PD with keeping track of newly enrolled students.
• Oblige PD with keeping track of all necessary documents relating to the program such as incident reports, compliance forms, transportation request forms, etc.
• Implementing daily lesson plans and activities that focus on developing children’s social, life and motor skills.
• Study each weekly curriculum given by PD for preparedness.
• Follow PD’s schedule provided and any direction given.
• Coordinating with PD and assisting with UW student volunteers.
• Attending meetings and capacity building training organized by WAWAC funding partners and submitting reports to PD as needed in a timely manner.
• Assisting children with assignments and homework, such as reading, writing, and math.
• Following and learning materials and equipment, such as books, arts and crafts, stationery, and other supplies as needed.
• Interacting with the children to provide guidance, emotional support, and motivation to complete tasks.
• Engaging and meeting with PD to discuss any reports/incidences.
• Assisting PD manage the Bideww whatsapp group chat.
• Maintaining an organized/safe environment and helping students learn skills that help them conduct themselves appropriately.
• To aid the emotional and social-interactive growth of children, enabling them to communicate their joys as well as their frustrations appropriately.
• To encourage the social, physical and intellectual development within children that attend our after school program.

REQUIREMENTS

Candidates are required to fill out this job application form and undergo a criminal background check. WAWAC conducts a background check through Watch and requires your full name and email address to complete the process. It can take up to 72 hours to receive the results.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Ability to speak and write Standard English appropriate in a school setting and willingness to learn and teach about Africa
• Must pass a criminal background check and fingerprinting.
• At least six months of experience working with youth in a classroom, after-school program, summer camp, community setting, or other similar settings is preferred.
• Math and English skills (K-12)
• The Bideww After-School Program Assistant will be responsible for assisting the PD in managing volunteers, coordinating activities, and supervising students. Thus, we prefer a candidate with good leadership and organizational skills.
• Bideww Program Assistant will work with the PD to maintain the safety of the students and staff in the program. Thus, he/she is required to be First Aid and CPR trained and certified.