Bideww After School Lead Tutor

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, formal environment, the BIDEWW After School program is held in a more relaxed setting where they still learn fun things they create themselves. Additional recreational activities are also offered to encourage them to stay active, healthy, and connected.

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 ages 5 to 17 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 (Fridays from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm & Saturdays from 12 noon to 3:00 pm) and needs support to maintain and improve this essential service. This location is a high need as both the kids and the parents eagerly look forward to this program.

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

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The WAWAC Bideww After School Program Lead Tutor implement programs outside of school hours for the West African kids in Washington. His/her role includes:
• Planning, preparing, and implementing an approved curriculum that includes language studies, math, art, social/life skills and African culture and realities.
• Aiding with snack time/bathroom
• Keeping students' mannerisms on point.
• Keeping track of newly enrolled students.
• 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 for preparedness.
• Coordinating with UW student volunteers.
• Attending meetings and capacity building training organized by WAWAC funding partners and submitting reports to the Executive Director as needed promptly.
• 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 with ED to discuss any reports/incidents.
• Managing the Bideww WhatsApp group chat.
• Maintaining an organized/safe environment and helping students learn skills that help them conduct themselves appropriately.

REQUIREMENTS

Candidates are required to fill out this job application form and undergo a criminal background check. WAWAC uses Checkr for background checks and will need your full name and email address to process this. It can take up to 72 hours to get the results back.

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.
• At least 6 months of experience working with youth in a classroom, after-school, summer camp, community, or other settings is preferred.
• Math and English skills (K-12)
• The Bideww After-School Program Lead Tutor will be responsible for managing volunteers, coordinating activities, and supervising students. Thus, we prefer a candidate with good leadership and organizational skills.
• Bideww Program Lead Tutor will maintain the safety of the students and volunteers in the program. Thus, he/she is required to be First Aid and CPR trained and certified.

SALARY/HOURS:

This is a part-time position (7 hours/week) with a potential salary of $25/hour.

Contact: For more information, contact WAWAC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, Pa Ousman Joof via Email: pajoof@wawac.org, Tel : (253)-235-2132 .