School Age Child Care Staff
Hempstead, NY, USA
Job Type
The School Age Child Care (SACC) Staff will report directly to the Program Supervisor. Under limited supervision, uses intermediate skills obtained through experience and training to teach academic subjects, such as English, Mathematics, Science to school age students requiring private instruction, adapting curriculum to meet individual’s needs. Meets regularly with school age students requiring academic improvement and provides assistance to increase students understanding of a specific subject, developing basic skills and study skills, with or without computer-aided instruction.
Responsibilities:
• Provide academic support during assigned hours
• Assist with homework. Explain concepts in a manner that students understand.
• Observe and evaluate students work to determine progress and make suggestions for improvement.
• Perform front desk activities, including scheduling, record-keeping, and tutoring-coordination
• Develop a full working knowledge of academic skills development materials and strategies
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students varying needs, abilities and interests.
• Motivate and support student through positive feedback and reinforcement.
• Conduct pre and post assessments with students. Measure and report progress.
• Supervise and monitor students.
• Communicate with parents as applicable.
Requirements:
Strong GPA in college or high school coursework
Strong Knowledge of Academic subjects such as English, Mathematics, Science or other subjects as required based on assigned program.
Mastering of appropriate and effective learning techniques and concepts for learners of different age levels.
Excellent communication skills
Flexibility with regard to work environment
Openness to training and skills development
Ability to work with students one-on-one and in small groups
Availability to work at least 17.5 hours per week during academic year
Availability to attend training and job orientation
Educational/Previous Experience Requirements: Minimum Degree Required:
High School Diploma/GED
Strong knowledge of specified academic subject or any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training
English/Spanish bilingual is a plus
About the EOC:
The Economic Opportunity Commission is the designated anti-poverty agency in Nassau County; an innovative Community Action Agency devoted to facilitating and strengthening basic social relationships between individual, families, and social organizations.
For over 50 years, the EOC of Nassau County, Inc., has provided programs and services to the low-income Nassau County residents. During the past year, approximately 41,000 unduplicated low-income children, youth, individuals, and families accessed EOC programs and services. As a Community action Agency, the EOC of Nassau County, Inc., is a direct support for the county's residents who live at or below the federal poverty level. This includes those who are recognized as "working poor".
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
EOC believes that all employees are entitled to Equal Employment Opportunity that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or lawas and ordinances. EOC's Executive Management Team and Leadership is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activityes, access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment. All personnel decissions are based on merit and finances. The EOC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Organization.
The Office of Head Start helps young children from low-income families prepare to succeed in school through local programs. The Head Start program promotes children's development through services that support early learning, health, and family well-being.