Trailblazers Academic Coach

Work Hours/Schedule: 6-9 hours/week: Must commit to 2 days/week. The afterschool site runs from 3:00pm to 6:00pm Tuesday – Thursday.

Primary purpose of position: Work study students will be assisting in an afterschool program for elementary and middle school age children. At the program work study students will tutor and mentor public school children with homework and community involvement activities.

Duties and responsibilities: Work with children in a wide range of recreational and educational activities (i.e., homework help, tutoring, sports, table games, arts and crafts, etc.), Escort children to various activity locations within the program and community, Help children to cope with daily social interactions and learn appropriate social behaviors, Provide a safe, clean, and organized environment, Monitor, observe and report student behavior.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required: Provide role-model behavior for students, Oversee and monitor students, Interact with individuals or small groups of students with tact and patience, Understand and relate to children.

Education Requirements/Experience: No experience needed; interest in children required

This is located off-campus and transportation is required. Students are required to attend an orientation and training session at the start of each semester. Students are hired pending completion of all clearances.