Migrant Afterschool Program Teacher's Aide - Charleroi Elementary Center - Northwest Tri-county Intermediate Unit 5
Charleroi, PA
About the Job
Position Summary:
The Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit 5's Migrant Education Program is seeking teacher aides for an afterschool program. Teacher aides will provide on-site support to teachers of Migratory/English Language Learner students and accompany them during educational activities. The primary goal of the Migrant Education Program is to ensure that all migrant students reach challenging academic standards. This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact with diverse students! The part-time, contracted position reports to the Migrant Student Support Specialists and Program Supervisors.
**This position requires participation in a virtual orientation on Monday, January 6th at 3:00 pm followed by a short in-service session from 3:30 - 5:00 pm. Program will run with students on Tuesdays and Thursdays from January 21, 2025 through May 22, 2025, 3:30 - 5:30 pm.
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma / GED
- Required state clearances to work with students
Desired Qualifications:
- Bilingual in English and another language based on the program's needs
- Experience working with migratory students and/or English Language Learners
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Provide on-site support to afterschool teachers and students
- Accompany students during educational activities
- Help teachers create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students
- Differentiate support to meet the needs and abilities of individual students
- Implement and enforce all policies and rules
- Participate in required professional development
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, teachers, partners, coordinators, and supervisors
- Perform other duties as assigned
Performance Factors/Job Competencies:
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment and/or independently with minimal supervision
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Knowledge of state and federal laws that impact the organization
Work Environment:
This job operates in an afterschool program setting. Incumbent must have the ability to support teachers in monitoring students and checking work in classrooms with a variety of seating and desk organization. Candidate is required to arrive on time to the afterschool location.
Physical Demands: (% of time)
Standing: Frequently (>80%)
Sitting: Occasionally (<20%)
Lifting: 0-20lbs. Occasionally (<40%); 20-50 lbs. Occasionally (<20%); Over 50 lbs. Rarely
Travel: Occasionally (<20%)
Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally (<20%)
Manual Keying/Data Entry: Often (30-60%)