YES Afterschool Program: Lakeview Academy Education Coordinator

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Job Summary

This position provides leadership support during afterschool hours for up to 19 hours per week Monday through Thursday.

Responsibilities

Liaison - 45

• Liaison between the YES Director and the afterschool teaching staff, YES teachers and the school day teachers and administrators, and YES teachers and parents/guardians of student participants.
• Works with afterschool teachers and parents/guardians of youth participants to meet the academic goals and objectives of the YES Program.

Administrative Support - 50

• Assist the Director with recruitment and selection of students; collecting student records; overseeing the daily site operations; supervising all site staff, including teachers, enrichment specialists, tutors, volunteers, and site assistant.
• Work with school administration and day-school teachers to ensure that the after-school program is in alignment with the day school program.
• Work with after-school teachers to oversee common planning for academic staff and culmination activities for enrichment activities.
• Work with staff to ensure that lesson plans target individual student success.
• Ensure the YES Program has access to computer-assisted technologies and other online programs as described in the grant application.
• Prepare and conduct staff meetings and professional development training for YES site staff.
• Creating a monthly calendar of activities.
• Participating in training and professional development workshops.
• Ensuring that academic and enrichment programming is of high quality, runs smoothly, efficiently and that all paperwork is turned in on time and with accuracy.
• Meeting with parents and teachers as needed to discuss student progress.

Other - 5

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Bachelors degree

Other Required Qualifications

Must be able to satisfy an FBI national criminal background check and/or drug screen.

Required Experience

Minimum of 3 years of classroom experience and has documented work history with after-school programs. Uncertified applicants must have a demonstrated work history in out-of-school or after-school programs and knowledge of the state and district academic standards/assessments.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

State of Georgia Teaching Certificate or eligible for a Georgia State Teaching Certificate.

Preferred Experience

Experience using Georgia ASYD Quality Standards: http://georgiaasyd.org/quality-standards/

Proposed Salary

$30.00 / hour.

Required Documents to Attach

• Cover Letter
• Resume / CV

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge in standards-based teaching, computer-assisted technology, and performance assessment.

SKILLS

Ability to differentiate instruction and demonstration of teaching as an intellectual profession. Must be able to foster trust and teamwork.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG). The Board of Regents prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individuals age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from the participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any USG program or activity because of the individuals protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individuals protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.

This position does not have any financial responsibilities.

This position will not be required to drive.

This role is considered a position of trust.

This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).

This position will not travel.

Background Check

• Criminal Background Check
• Education Verification
• Drug Screening