Afterschool Instructor
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GANG ALTERNATIVE INC
Miami, FL, US
Summary
The instructor provides direct instruction, supervision, and support to children in a K-8th grade program. They are responsible for facilitating academic activities, assisting with homework, and maintaining a safe and clean environment for students.
Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: CARRIE P MEEK K-8 - NORTH MIAMI, FL, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Reports to: Program Manager, GPS
Employment Type: Part-time, Mode of work: In-person (no remote work)
Work Location: Miami Dade
Salary Range:$20.00/hr (non- negotiable)
Qualifications and Competencies
Bilingual (Creole or Spanish)
Preferred A.A. or Degree in Education or High school student graduate
Available to work the required program hours
Reliable personal transportation and personal cellular phone
Demonstrated experience working with children in K-8th
Positive response to criminal background check (fingerprint)
Basic Computer skills
Must obtain a Florida Child Care Professional Certificate
Position Summary
This position is responsible for providing program support to the Site Coordinator in ensuring that the work of the GPS program including logistical and communication support to coordinate program business, administrative matters and to provide direct instruction, supervision, care and support of children served in program. GPS Instructor services include: facilitating session outreach and resource development including linking clients to appropriate support services as directed by the Site Coordinator.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Direct instruction of children/youth, with each site location needing one of the following specialty areas: reading, social skills, physical education, arts
Assessment testing of students within assigned specialty area (pre-, mid-, post)
Create a positive, enriching academic environment for the children
Assist and engage children with completion of the daily school homework and attendance
Creative and works independently with the children
Make sure the children’s nutritional needs are met through the daily snack (or lunch/snack during longer program day.)
Follow the daily activity schedule set by the Site Supervisor
Model and reinforce the washing of hands and cleanliness, especially before meals/snacks and after using the bathroom
Demonstrate respect for parents at all times and invite them to join in regular program activities and special parent events
Maintain a clean suitable/safe area for the children
Attend staff trainings outside of program hours to improve professional skills and enhance the program activities
Assist children in the use of educational computer lab
Participate in agency meetings, in-service trainings and workshops as deemed appropriate.
Abide by all HIPAA rules and regulations. Maintain strict confidentiality when handling client information.
Perform other Duties as necessary
Qualifications:
Gang Alternative, Inc. (GA) was incorporated as a 501 (c3) in 2005, focusing on community-driven outreach and resource development approaches to address the high crime and high violence in Miami-Dade County. It was founded in faith and evolved with the understanding that there is more to ministry work than just teaching “Bible stuff.”
When we talk about "Gang Alternative" we are referring to the "gang mentality" that enslaves individuals and families in our communities, keeping them dependent, delinquent and destitute, preventing them from being the best that they can be.
GA provides alternatives to change this mindset, operating under five Pillars of Service:
Positive Youth Development
Family Strengthening
Workforce Development
Community Upliftment and Partnerships
Health and Wellness
Mission
To build character that lasts in children and families through positive alternatives to crime, violence, dependency, and delinquency by offering a holistic approach to their academic, physical, social, economic and spiritual development.
Vision
A global community-based organization connecting youth and adults to holistic services and tools to develop their full potential and good character to become self-sufficient community stewards.
Values
Organizational Values guide decisions and tells the world how GA will interact with those it serves.
Putting God first
Being Servant Leaders
Treating others with respect
Good moral character
Building and transforming communities
Positive family lifestyles
Positive community change
Founded
2005
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Civic and Social Organizations
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
North Miami, Florida
Gang Alternative, Inc. (GA) was incorporated as a 501 (c3) in 2005, focusing on community-driven outreach and resource development approaches to address the high crime and high violence in Miami-Dade County. It was founded in faith and evolved with the understanding that there is more to ministry work than just teaching “Bible stuff.”
When we talk about "Gang Alternative" we are referring to the "gang mentality" that enslaves individuals and families in our communities, keeping them dependent, delinquent and destitute, preventing them from being the best that they can be.
GA provides alternatives to change this mindset, operating under five Pillars of Service:
Positive Youth Development
Family Strengthening
Workforce Development
Community Upliftment and Partnerships
Health and Wellness
Mission
To build character that lasts in children and families through positive alternatives to crime, violence, dependency, and delinquency by offering a holistic approach to their academic, physical, social, economic and spiritual development.
Vision
A global community-based organization connecting youth and adults to holistic services and tools to develop their full potential and good character to become self-sufficient community stewards.
Values
Organizational Values guide decisions and tells the world how GA will interact with those it serves.
Putting God first
Being Servant Leaders
Treating others with respect
Good moral character
Building and transforming communities
Positive family lifestyles
Positive community change
Founded
2005
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Civic and Social Organizations
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
North Miami, Florida