Lead Instructors (Part-time, On-site in Norristown)

 

2 Part Time Positions Available – 1st Grade and 4th Grade – School Year (September 2024 – June 2025), Monday through Thursday, 3:00-6:30 pm

 

The Lead Student Instructor will lead and support 1st grade or 4th grade students in ACLAMO’s Mentoring Program. The Lead Student Instructor is responsible for program implementation, classroom management, coordinating academic and enrichment activities to fit the needs of students, and communication with parents and other instructors during our Mentoring Program for the 2024-2025 school year. The Lead Student Instructor will be responsible for the following essential functions:

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Supervise students during class time, entrance, and dismissal.
  • Enforce administration policies and rules.
  • Coaching and guiding students to meet their academic goals.
  • Strengthening students’ study habits and identifying how each student learns best.
  • Create individual plans for academic success for each student.
  • Coordinate tasks with volunteer tutors and/or mentors.
  • Lead engaging and practical activities.
  • Create and acquire engaging, relevant, and authentic materials.
  • Conduct internet research to gather supplementary materials.
  • Monitor student work and administer assessments.
  • Assessing, compiling, and organizing student homework.
  • Review data from assessments to ensure that lessons address student needs and the goals and objectives of lessons.
  • Distributed, served, monitored, and cleanup food/supper for children and youth while in the program.
  • Maintain the classroom’s cleanliness, including vacuuming, dusting, picking up materials or supplies, wiping down surfaces, and arranging desks and chairs.
  • Participate in all ACLAMO staff meetings or trainings.
  • Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Experience in education or associate degree from an accredited college, community college or university in education or any related field

          OR

  • A high school diploma and 2 years of experience in the field of education.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

  • Able to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously and follow through in a timely manner.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Work with a variety of data management using standardized methods and job-related equipment including the ability to enter and track client’s data.
  • Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong communicator, both written and verbal.
  • Must be detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills.
  • Believe in the academic potential and human growth of all students
  • Be a passionate supporter of ACLAMO’s mission, vision, and programs.

SPECIAL NOTES:

  • Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and daily access to an automobile and cell phone.
  • This position requires visual and auditory acuity and the physical ability to ascending or descending ladders, stairs, and ramps among other physical abilities. Adjusting, lifting up,
    carrying up or moving objects up to 35 pounds in all directions.
  • Standing or sitting for prolonged periods, walking and working on your feet for a minimum of 6 hours at a time.
  • This position requires occasional work some nights and Saturdays.
  • This position runs the course of the school year (September-June), Monday through Thursday, 3:00-6:30 pm.

 

Must obtain the following three clearances:

  • Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Background Check.
  • Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check;
  • Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance.