After School Program Homework Helper

APPLY NOW ON OUR WEBSITE: https://nclifeline.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=541755

PURPOSE - After School Program Homework Helpers supports Lifeline Community Service’s Club Crown Heights at La Casita. La Casita is set up as an early intervention program for at-risk youth and provide services for (on average) 30 children ages 6 to 12 on a daily basis. The site allows for a safe space for children to go to when released from school.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Tutor elementary age students in basic math or literacy

· Provide private instruction to individual or small groups of students to improve academic performance

· Collaborate with La Casita staff to determine student needs and develop tutoring plan

· Keep record on student learning plans and activity logs

· Enhance self-esteem and confidence in the student through patience and encouragement

· Models excitement about learning through a positive adult relationship

· Assists with activities and programming

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - not required

· At least 2 years of study at an institution of higher education

· Possess at least 1 year of youth or education related experience prior to start date, such as experience as a tutor or teacher, a paraprofessional or instructional aide, or a camp counselor or youth activity leader

TIME COMMITTMENT

· Minimum commitment of six months or a semester (for current students) is required

· At least one day a week (Monday - Friday from 2:30pm - 5:30pm)

DRESS CODE - Casual Attire

SECURITY CHECKS - TB Test, Drug Screening, and LiveScan Background Check, COVID-19 vaccine encouraged

COVID-19 UPDATE: masks/face coverings required onsite (regardless of vaccination status), social distancing enforced, vaccine encouraged