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JOB SUMMARY:

To plan, develop, and implement academic enrichment, positive youth development and recreational activities for elementary school students in our after-school program.  Similar positions offered at multiple sites.

RESPONSIBILITIES:             

• Plan, develop and implement program model comprised of academic support and enrichment, positive youth development and recreational activities
• Work in partnership with school administration to identify needs of students and align programming with school curriculum
• Recruit parents and community volunteers to perform a variety of tasks for the after-school program
• Recruit and enroll students and ensure student retention and participation
• Establish and nurture positive relationships with students and serve as a role model
• Provide a structured academic environment, assist students with educational goal development and provide one-on-one tutoring as needed
• Supervise students during on and off-site activities
• Ensure student safety during program hours by arriving prior to session start time and remaining on-site at all times until the last student is dismissed
• Maintain communication with school faculty/staff and parents/guardians
• Maintain program site, supplies and resources and distribute daily snacks
• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, trainings and workshops, including being available for CPR/First Aid certification
• Track student grades and standardized test scores
• Collect and submit all necessary data for reporting
• Set program goals, objectives and outcomes
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or management

Part Time, 19.5 hours

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred enrollment in college-level, pursuing degree in Education or Human Services field, or equivalent professional experience
• Minimum of 1 year prior experience working with groups of children in an educational and/or recreational setting a must
• Knowledge of teaching skills, techniques, practices a plus
• Excellent oral and written skills and ability to communicate comfortably with children, parents, and school personnel
• Organized and able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Flexible and able to multi-task
• Experience working with inner-city children a must
• Knowledge of relevant Hartford neighborhood(s) a plus
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
• Proficient with word processing and spreadsheet applications.  Possess solid general computer skills. Familiarity with specific applications used by the Village a plus.
• Physically able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations, including ability to supervise groups of children and perform physical intervention if required

Part Time, 19.5 hours

About The Program

Certain Hartford public schools have been designated as Community Schools and offer a range of academic support and enrichment services to students and their families. For each community school, a nonprofit agency is responsible for coordinating the services and supports that students need to be successful in school, while also supporting the development of healthy families and communities.

About The Village

The Village was one of the first agencies in the country to provide homes for neglected children. Today, we continue to achieve our mission "to build a community of strong, healthy families who protect and nurture children" by providing a full range of behavioral health, early childhood and youth development, substance abuse treatment, and support services for children, families and adults in the Greater Hartford region.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
The Village offers a comprehensive flexible benefits package designed to aid in the health and well-being of our employees and their dependents, including: 
Good Health

• Medical and Prescription Coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA), with employer contribution of up to $1,000 per year
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Annual on-site flu clinics

Secured Future

• Employer paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employer paid Dependent Life Insurance
• Employer paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employer Paid Business Travel Insurance 

Retirement

• 403(b) Plan with Employer Contribution and Match

Advancement in your Career

• Annual Professional License Reimbursement
• Clinical Supervision toward Licensure
• Continuing Education Units (CEU’s)
• Student Loan Forgiveness Program – National Health Service Corp (NHSC)
• Tuition Reimbursement

Work/Life Balance

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employer paid and confidential counseling services
• Paid Holidays
• Paid time off; including 15 days of vacation, 12 days of sick and bereavement leave