Temp Extended School Day Staff 21st CCLC (26/27SY)

Job Summary

The primary function of 21st Century Community Learning Centers Extended School Day Staff is to provide academic and enrichment activities for eligible 21st CCLC students in their assigned group during the afterschool hours. 21st Century Community Learning Centers Extended School Day Staff will provide activities, instruction and assistance to students in order to improve their understanding and assimilation of concepts taught during the regular school day.

Job Requirements
The following are required:

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic understanding of youth development.
• Basic skills in reading, writing, and math.
• Demonstrated competency in the assigned academic areas.
• Must have basic computer skills, including locating Internet sites, word processing, and printing.
• Excellent organizational and record keeping skills.

The following are preferred:

• College coursework in education.
• Willingness to be trained to use online curriculum instruction.
• Experience working with children in a school, instructional environment, or similar setting in a job related capacity or as a volunteer.
• Experience with English language learners.
• Ability to motivate youth and has skills in classroom management.
• Ability to solve problems, handle conflicts, and make effective decisions under pressure.
• Ability to effectively present instruction, and/or information to students.
• Ability to use proper English grammar and vocabulary, and to assist students with writing using proper English.
• Ability to safely supervise students, assist with snack time, and handle transition to buses.
• Ability to take direction and follow through on tasks independently.
• Ability to be trained in specific instructional strategies, programs, techniques, and to implement training correctly and consistently with students.
• Ability to collaborate and work cooperatively with colleagues and staff.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides instructional services in core subjects, primarily reading, writing, mathematics, and science individually or in small groups.
• Assists students with take-home work, which will assist students in achieving proficiency in core areas.
• Designs academic enrichment activities to reinforce student learning.
• Coordinates, plans, and/or develops cultural activities with 21st CCLC coordinator.
• Communicates and collaborates with classroom teacher(s) to understand student needs.
• Maintains attendance and program records for students in the 21st Century Community Learning Center Program.
• Attends scheduled training sessions and staff meetings.
• Supports ASD's position of valuing diversity, promoting respect, and maintaining standards of confidentiality.

Physical/Mental Demands
The physical demands of this job require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking, and hearing. Specific visual abilities are also required. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. Additionally, the employee must be able to communicate by oral and written means in an appropriate business manner and have cognitive skills to understand instructions, readily recall facts and details, handle conflict, and make effective decisions under pressure. The employee must have the ability to effectively manage the stress of working with students, parents, and other employees representing diverse cultures, personalities, and work styles in a dynamic work environment.

The Anchorage School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all individuals with qualified physical or mental disabilities.

Work Environment
Work is performed in a professional environment with a wide variety of individuals having differing functions, personalities and abilities, including working with diverse groups of people in a variety of different settings.

While performing the duties of this job the employee may be regularly exposed to a video display. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.