Paraprofessional, Power Scholars - Denver, United States - YMCA of the USA

Description

Power Scholars Academy (PSA) is a summer learning loss prevention and academic intervention program. We support scholars from all over the Denver Metropolitan area in developing their academic foundation, as well as social emotional and critical thinking skills. Over the summer, scholars spend 3 hours per day, 4 days per week with credentialed teachers reviewing math and literacy concepts to help reach grade level and prepare them for the year ahead.

POSITION SUMMARY

Paraprofessionals will support Academic Teachers, Site Supervisors and Instructional Coach to enhance students Power Scholars experience. Paraprofessionals will create a welcoming environment for academic growth by ensuring a safe learning environment and be available as support where needed between the classroom cohorts, from attendance to brain breaks. The work of the Paraprofessional is an integral part to the success of serving our youth, we want relationship builders, and staff that can make authentic connections.

THE YMCA AS THE THIRD PLACE

To be the welcoming and transformative place - beyond work and home - where people feel most able to be their true selves; explore their purpose, dreams and goals; achieve health and wellness for their spirit, mind and body; connect with their community and feel a sense of belonging and possibilities like nowhere else.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Support the Academic Teacher(s) in the implementation of curriculum.
• Support the Academic Teacher(s) with conducting pre and post testing.
• Support the development and delivery of relevant, engaging, and rigorous lessons.
• Work with teachers to identify scholar needs and develop instructional plans and practices to best support scholars.
• Supervise scholars during classroom transitions, during lunch, snack, brain break, etc.
• Support classroom and behavior management consistently to develop a safe and productive learning environment.
• Ensure the academic and social development of scholars throughout the program.
• Attend and remain current on all mandatory training and staff meetings.
• Any other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle, feel objects, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear
• Be able to lift 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities are required including accurate sight up close, distant, peripheral and focus
• Occasional exposure to wet conditions, and outdoor weather including UV sun rays
• Noise level in the work environment is moderate to high

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a high school diploma or GED and 48 credit hours of early childhood, elementary or related human services field education, or 15 college credit hours and one year experience related to the care and development of children in a school setting or high school diploma and SAT scores (within the last 5 years, required minimum scores 500+ in Math and 470+ in Reading).
• At least 18 years of age or older
• Ability to plan, organize and implement program activities.
• Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback.
• Commitment to teamwork and collaboration with diverse populations.
• Outstanding verbal, written, and technological (computer/ internet) skills.
• Ability to build relationships and influence scholars, staff, community members & families.
• Current CPR/AED and Standard First Aid certification

PART-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

• Free individual membership
• Program discounts
• Generous Retirement Contribution Options -Includes company contribution of 10% once eligibility is met
• Employee Assistance Program
• Accrue 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked
• Paid Time off for those scheduled and working 20+ per week