After School Teacher Assistant

The Maureen and Craig Family Center sits in between the 10th & Mission Family Housing and Edith Witt Senior Community buildings and has access to the common courtyard. The purpose of the center is to provide learning and socializing opportunities and resources with the youth residing at 10^th and Mission. The opportunities and resources serve as means to reduce isolation, strengthen families, support education and employment pathways while improving the quality of life for all residents.

• The After-school Teaching Assistant works with the Activities Coordinator and Program Leadership to plan, schedule, and host or conduct events for various groups of residents. The After school Teaching Assistant will also seek regular feedback from residents to inform the types or classes or resources needed or wanted.
• The After School Teacher Assistant position assists in planning daily programmatic academic enrichment activities and provides academic support to all children participating in the Youth Center, ages ranging from 5 to 17 daily.
• Youth Center is open 2 to 6pm daily.
• Position schedule: Weekdays: 11:30 – 6pm/ 6hours-work.

• Implements and plans as directed, age-appropriate academic enrichment periods.
• Setting up of supplies, educational materials and program space for activity every day. 
• Supervises groups of youth during all enrichment activities, such as outdoor recreation, art projects, computer lab, etc., promoting safe behavior, and special events.
• Sanitize, disinfect & organize all common use areas.
• Mediates conflicts between children, focusing on “accountable- talk.” 
• Supervises youth during free play to ensure a healthy, safe and nurturing environment.
• Distributes and stores program equipment, laptops, iPad, food and activity supplies.
• Communicates productively with parents regarding children’s issues.
• Participates in staff meetings, as directed.
• Attends trainings, as directed.
• Prepares, plans and implements in- door activities as alternatives for rainy days.
• Responds to emergencies according to directives present on Program Emergency Plan.
• Prepares and submits Incident Reports on as needed basis.
• Other tasks as assigned by the Program Manager and the Activities Coordinator.

• Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Experience working with children and parents of diverse cultural and economic backgrounds.
• Experience with and knowledge of issues facing homeless families.

• Understands rationale and procedure for child abuse reporting as mandated by state law and the responsibility for action as a mandated reporter.
• CPR/First Aid Certificate
• Clear Physical Examination
• Bilingual in Cantonese preferred but not required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge and clear understanding of Child Development and Education field, experience with class management, planning and curriculum implementation.
• Understanding of the needs of the working-poor and marginalized communities of color.
• Knowledgeable of social issues, such as poverty, violence, racism, that impact children and families.
• Understands emotional and social development including the emergence of identity and self-esteem.
• Ability to control and manage groups of children in structure and un-structured environments.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a program with limited resources.
• Ability to display healthy leadership skills.
• Ability to display organizational skills.
• Ability to be consistently punctual and responsible.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage demands.

• Demonstrates the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in cross-cultural situations.

Clearances Required Prior to the First Day of Employment:

• Is responsible for accurate and timely data entry that aids Performance and Quality Improvement (PQI) reporting and case record reviews.
• Is responsible for accurate and timely submission of case records.
• Serves on a quarterly case record review committee for Performance and Quality Improvement (PQI) reporting.
• Serves on department or program Performance and Quality Improvement PQI Committee responsible for monitoring goals and reporting.

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequent Bending, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, twisting, and walking.
• Frequent Lifting, pushing, and pulling.
• Frequent Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

• Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

• The worker is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Driving is not required for this position.

If driving a car is required for the position, incumbent must have a valid California driver's license and be able to provide proof of DMV record and personal insurance (if required.)             

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 worker is subject to outside environmental conditions: No effective protection from weather.
• Noise level in work environment is usually moderate.
• The worker is occasionally exposed to cleaning products.
• The worker is regularly exposed to arts and crafts supplies that may contain an odor such as non-toxic paint, glue, permanent markers, dry erase markers and crayons.
• The worker is subject to noise: There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.
• The work environment will include children ages 8 to 17 years old
• The work environment includes traveling using various modes of transportation.

DISCLAIMER:  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and is committed to providing equal employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, legal domicile status, veteran status, disability or AIDS/HIV status or any other characteristic protected under federal or state law.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.