Summary: To provide academic support for students and leadership for staff to ensure that the program goals are met:  help each student improve academic performance, make learning fun, encourage reading, motivate students to attend school everyday, help each student learn time management skills, and help each student achieve a positive self-image.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implements the Homework Zone program
• Provides support to children with completing homework assignments and then check for accuracy
• Maintains accurate attendance and program records
• Tracks and reports on outcomes
• Greets students as they enter the program and facilitates the sign in process
• Ensures that staff and students know each other by name
• Ensures teaching materials, prizes, and craft materials are available. 
• Facilitates communication with families regarding student progress
• Notifies YWCA supervisor of any needed referrals for crisis intervention situations observed in students, which includes serving as a mandated reporter for incidents of suspected abuse

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervises teacher assistants, tutors, volunteer, and other program staff

Qualifications:

The requirements to perform this job successfully are listed below.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Certified Teacher or Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology, or Social Work
• Must be patient and encouraging
• Possess the ability to create a positive learning environment
• Serve as a positive role model for program participants, treating all staff and students with respect
• Ability to make learning and reading fun
• Good organizational skills
• Good time management skills
• Good communication skills

Homework Zone Teaching Assistant   

Summary: To assist the teacher in providing academic support for students and ensure that program goals are met:  help each student improve academic performance, make learning fun, encourage reading, motivate students to attend school everyday, help each student learn time management skills, and help each student achieve a positive self-image. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Assists in the implementation of the Homework Zone program
• Provides support to children with completing homework assignments and then check for accuracy
• Greets and supervises students as they enter the program
• Assists in distribution of snacks
• Ensures supplementary grade appropriate teaching materials are available
• Encourages and rewards program participants for positive behavior, progress, etc.
• Maintains accurate attendance and program records
• Assists YWCA teacher in tracking and reporting on outcomes
• Assists in the facilitation of communication with families regarding student progress
• Notifies YWCA supervisor of any needed referrals for crisis intervention situations observed in students, which includes serving as a mandated reporter for incidents of suspected abuse

Qualifications

The requirements to perform this job successfully are listed below.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Associate’s degree in Education or related field preferred, or comparable experience working with children
• Must be patient and encouraging
• Serve as a positive role model for program participants, treating all staff and students with respect
• Possess the ability to make learning and reading fun

For consideration, fax your cover letter and resume  to 215-396-1765, Attn: Youth Services or email awalls@ywcabucks.org