Volunteer - After School Tuitors

TITLE: VOLUNTEER - After-school Enrichment Instructor – Arts/STEAM

LOCATIONS: Fickett Elementary School (3935 Rux Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30331) or Atlanta Unbound Academy (1025 McDonough Blvd SE Atlanta, GA 30316)

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: 1099 Contractor

SALARY RANGE: VOLUNTEERS

SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 3pm-5:30pm OR 3:30pm-6pm

**Teachers & Paraprofessionals**

JOB SUMMARY: Artportunity Knocks, Inc. is seeking talented Enrichment Instructors to join our After-school STEAM Program, where you will be responsible for enthusiastically engaging K-5th (or K-8th) grade students by leading them through Art, STEM, Academic, and SEL (social-emotional learning) lessons, hands-on projects, games, and activities. This position will require you to work outside at times. If you are serious about youth enrichment and development, Artportunity Knocks is a perfect place to foster leadership.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Facilitate Artportunity Knocks-powered daily/weekly lesson plans and class routines for assigned student groups
• Facilitate and encourage student participation in activities; capitalize on teachable moments
• Prepare and lead a variety of activities that are age-appropriate; Create a safe and fun experience for children
• Develop students’ enrichment and/or talents by creating fun and exploratory experiences which may include constructing a final project to be presented at the close of the semester (Grand Finale Presentation)
• Implement appropriate behavior and classroom management techniques adhering to Artportunity Knocks (AK) Handbook policies and procedures, in accordance with the school/site’s Student Handbook policy guidelines (training provided)
• Model good behavior for students relative to sportsmanship, manners, respect, and citizenship
• Work in a team environment; build and maintain a good working rapport with co-workers, students, parents, and leadership
• Monitor and assist staggered schedules for mealtime activities, arrivals, dismissals
• Ensure assigned student group is always supervised and safe
• Perform all responsibilities in a manner that guarantees the safety of students

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) - REQUIRED
• 1+ years of experience supervising and instructing children, preferably as an Afterschool Instructor, Coach or Teacher - REQUIRED
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and lead activities for large groups of children
• Proven ability to maintain a safe environment for others in adherence with provided protocol and standards
• Must have a positive attitude and be a self-starter
• Ability to pass a background check REQUIRED to work with children
• General mobility including, but not limited, to walking, running, bending, kneeling, and standing REQUIRED for summer program activities
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Current Standard First Aid Certification/ Child & Adult CPR Certification preferred. A valid driver’s license with an available vehicle for work is required.

NOTES: Tasks require the ability to exert moderate physical effort in light to active work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, bending, kneeling, light jogging, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of lightweight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time walking, standing, and/or sitting.

The selection process may include interviews, skills testing, practical evaluations, personality assessments, etc. Background checks are required.