OST Licensed Staff

Job Title: Out-of-School Time Licensed Staff

Reports to: Site Program Manager

Status: Part time, Hourly

Schedule: Program hours Monday-Thursday between 2-6pm during the school year and 10a-3pm during the summer some flexibility during these hours

Location: Two sites: East Side Neighborhood Services and Luxton Park

POSITION SUMMARY

Promote academic success and developmental assets of students in grades K-8 enrolled in after school and summer educational programs. Assess students academic progress at beginning and end of program session. Assist in facilitation of academic enrichment in coordination with staff team and Minneapolis Public Schools. Develop individual learning strategies, direct and applied instruction, and small group and individual tutoring in a manner that engages youth. Actively & respectfully engage youth to achieve outcomes that target academic success through flexible and creative instructional techniques and positive adult relationships. Prepare and maintain records of work with individuals and groups. Must be able to relate with and provide outreach to all segments of a multi-cultural community. ESL teaching preferred.

DUTES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Is responsible for, but not limited to the following functions:

Teaching and Tutoring (75%)

• Directly provide individual and small group teaching in reading, writing and math.

• Actively & respectfully engage youth to achieve youth development outcomes that target academic success through flexible and creative instructional techniques and positive adult relationships.

• Adapt classroom lessons to accommodate the individual needs of students.

• Use grade level standards to guide daily objectives.

• Develop respectful and caring rapport with students to ensure effective communication and results.

Planning and Assessment (15%):

• Assist Program Manager in the development, implementation, and evaluation of student progress.

• Develops ways to make progress transparent and creative approaches to celebrating youth progress.

Supervision and Coaching (10%):

• Assist in coaching and developing volunteers, interns and other community partners (American Reads tutors etc.) to ensure that each work appropriately with youth and in accordance with effective educational practices, grade level standards and program policies and procedures.

• Attend and contribute to staff meetings.

Other:

• Assist in care of students during all program components.

• Attend and assist in preparation of family events

• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Program Manager.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Required: current MN School License - teacher, social worker, or school counselor

Experience:

• Understanding of youth development and effective professional practices.

• Experience/aptitude implementing individualized educational plans.

• Understanding of State and MPS educational practices/standards.

• Understanding of grade level standards, lesson planning and backward planning.

• Demonstrated ability promoting the healthy development and academic success of youth and involving parents in their child’s education.

• Strongly prefer bilingual competency in English and Spanish.

• School Year and Summer Commitment highly preferred

Compensation: $21-$26 per hour depending on qualifications

Application Deadline: Open until filled

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITYAFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

East Side Neighborhood Services is an equal opportunity employer

and supports an inclusive workplace environment.

We believe BIPOC, women, and LGBTQIA+ communities must be centered in the

work we do, so we strongly encourage applications from people with these

identities, or who are members of other marginalized communities, to apply.