After School Program Instructor - Elementary at Gabriella Charter Schools
About the Employer
The mission of Gabriella Charter Schools is to join academic rigor with the creativity of dance to engage the hearts and minds of young people in underserved communities, empowering them to excel both inside and outside the classroom. Gabriella Charter Schools is composed of two high-performing, dance-themed charter schools in the Los Angeles community. GCS 1 serves grades TK-8 and is located in the community of Echo Park. GCS 2 serves grades TK-8 and is located in the community of Historic South Central. GCS has garnered accolades, including the State’s Distinguished School Award and Exemplary Arts Program Award, the California Honor Roll, California Gold Ribbon Award, the Title 1 Achievement Award, California Pivotal Practice Award, the California Charter School of the Year award, and a ranking by USC as one of the best charter schools in California. GCS has also been recognized for its success in serving students with disabilities and under-resourced families. In 2020, Innovate Public Schools, in partnership with USC, ranked GCS1 as a top public middle school for low-income Latinx students in English and math and ranked GCS1 and GCS2 as top public elementary schools for low-income Latinx students in English and math.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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Gabriella Charter School, a high-performing, art-themed K-8 charter school located in the Echo Park community of Los Angeles, is hiring for elementary and middle school After-School Instructors. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates who are energetic, organized, and love working with children.
Qualification and Experience
- Minimum of 60 semester college units or 90 quarter college units
- Two years experience working with children (grades 1-8)
- Out-going and congenial personality
- Strong classroom management skills
- The ability to speak Spanish is desirable, but not required
- The knowledge and background to lead one or more of the following clubs: Sports, Drill Team, Cheer, Drama, Arts & Crafts, Computer Technology, Gardening, etc.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and ensure the safety of all students in the program at all times.
- Create lesson plans for fun, skill-based learning activities.
- Lead fun outdoor and indoor structured activities that provide physical education.
- Oversee and support students with homework assistance.
- Provide academic and enrichment/recreational activities to groups of 16-20 children.
- Establish and maintain a positive learning environment.
- Use positive behavior and classroom management techniques with children.
- Communicate and work effectively with students, staff and parents.
- Ensure that classroom and program spaces are clean, organized and safe.
- Record and maintain daily attendance and other documentation as required in a timely manner.
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
Official transcripts will be required within 2 weeks upon being hired.
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Official transcripts will be required within 2 weeks upon being hired.
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Comments and Other Information
Applicants MUST have a minimum of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units to apply, plus at least 2 years of professional or volunteer experience working with children.
Comments and Other Information
Applicants MUST have a minimum of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units to apply, plus at least 2 years of professional or volunteer experience working with children.
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
7/5/2016
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Number of Openings
1
Add'l Salary Info
$12-$14/hr
Length of Work Year
August 11th, 2016- June 12th, 2017
Employment Type
Part Time