JOB TITLE: Educator

REPORTS TO: Center Success Coach or Site Supervisor

SUMMARY:

The Educator provides essential assistance in the daily operation of the Firewall Centers program. Throughout the after-school day, the Educator will provide supervision of students and school facilities. The Educator will work in coordination with school faculty and Firewall staff to keep the program running safely and smoothly. In addition, the Educator will support with student behavior management, tutoring/homework help, and teach curriculum.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Monitor classrooms, cafeteria, hallways, restrooms to ensure safety for all until dismissal time
Maintain confidentiality
Maintain good working relationships and professional demeanor with Firewall staff, students, and parents
Perform any other educator-related duties as assigned
Teach and assist the youth with specific curriculum
Assist youth with homework and academic tutoring
Spearhead enrichment activities
Report unusual incidents or problems to Site Supervisor

Be positive and professional role model to youth, other staff, and parents
Follow all company policies and procedures

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

Review the Lessons and enrichment curriculum
Follow the daily Center’s Schedule
Assist in gathering the materials needed for each activity
Assist with the Center’s Flow (Cafeteria, Homework help, Outdoor activities and supervision of the students at all times)
Maintain good classroom management techniques
Communicate any concerns with the Site Supervisor
Collaborate in the Dismissal and end of the day tasks
Track working hours using Firewall database (Zech)

REQUIREMENTS:

Current, past, or temporary teaching certificate or completion of first two years of four year teaching degree or a minimum of two years of active teaching experience in a K-12 educational setting.

Must be at least 18 years of age
(Elementary Staff Only) Obtain DCF clearance

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Associate degree or bachelor's Degree
Experience working in a camp or school setting

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Skill and ability to use and operate a laptop, tablet, and/or smartphone

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle controls and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand and walk. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment can vary due to student involvement.

* Job description responsibilities include but are not limited to the above.

**All uniform costs will be deducted from an employee’s last paycheck as a result of termination prior to the end of their contract term and/or 1 full year of service.

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