Summer Program 1:1 Student Aide

This program seeks an engaging, full-time Student Aide to support and assist a student with special needs to help them maximize their learning and participation in the Sharks Until Dark Summer Learning Program. The Student Aide will work closely with the student, family, therapists, and school staff to create a support plan and daily schedule. They will help build relationships between their students and the whole group, support the student to participate in activities and support any academic achievement plan.

This is a 6-week summer position with the possibility of extending into the 2023-2024 school year.

Benefits

• Pay Rate: $23-$25 DOE
• Stepping stone into a career in education
• Potential to return for the 2023-24 School Year

About the Program

• 6 week program, June 12th - July 21st
• Monday - Friday, 8am-4pm

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience and interest in working with elementary school-age children in an afterschool setting
• Willingness to learn and be coached with professional development related to student support services
• Excellent constituent relations (students, volunteers, teachers, parents) and customer service skills
• Commitment to teamwork and collaboration with diverse groups of people
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Reliable and steady access to transportation (public transportation /personal transport) to travel within a defined region on occasion
• Knowledge of age and developmentally appropriate activities, resources, teaching strategies, and activities
• Proof of TB Clearance·
• Proof of an AA degree or higher, 48 college credits completed or more OR pass the Instructional Aide exam·

Preferred

• At least 1 year experience working or volunteering with school-age children with special needs
• First Aid and CPR certification
• Experience with data entry, email communications and computer proficiency

Responsibilities

• Provide one on one support (interpret instructions, provide physical assistance) for a 1st/2nd grade student with special needs in order to help them succeed in the summer program on a daily basis
• Support the needs of the student in the group environment throughout the after-school day
• Implement or adapt lessons, materials, tools, resources and activities to address the student learning leads
• Support student with their basic needs, including bathroom assistance. This position will include training for student toilet assistance and diaper changing support.

• Encourage social interaction between the child and the larger group of after school participants

About Us

Sharks Until Dark at Sherman Elementary School, through BACR, is a comprehensive After School and Summer Learning program. We consider ourselves the second half of the school day and work in close collaboration with the teachers and administration of the school. In Sharks Until Dark Summer Program, we offer enrichment classes, academic support, and youth development opportunities. Our program is a space for kids to be themselves, explore new ideas, get involved in their communities, become leaders, and make friends.

BACR is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support, and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Visit our website at www.bacr.org.

Above is the pay range for this position that we reasonably expect to pay. Individual compensation is based on various factors including experience/education, skillset, and geographic location.