On Site ASI Academic Coach

Job Purpose:

The On Site ASI Academic Coach is a part-time, after school position. The Academic Coach works with girls after school in a classroom environment providing academic coaching and support to girls in the Pittsburgh area in grades 3-12 to increase academic achievement. Academic Coaches have a wide skill range that includes ELA, math, science, foreign language, SPED, and others. Academic Coaches work with students on skill-building, homework assistance, essay writing and college prep. Academic coaching takes place on an individual or group level based upon the need of the student

Position Summary:

• Provide ongoing academic support to the girls in across the programs.
• Plan effective instruction that supports academic growth and provide weekly submission of lesson plans.
• Work with afterschool staff and supervisors to integrate academic learning into the daily routines
• Bi-Weekly submission of progress notes
• Effective communication with parents, team members and support agencies
• Actively participates in all required team meetings, trainings, and supervisory sessions. Meets regularly with supervisor, communicates openly needs, concerns, and ideas; utilizes feedback given in supervisory sessions.
• Performs in accordance with established system-wide competencies and receives satisfactory performance evaluations annually
• Performs other duties as assigned

Work Environment:

Works in an after-school environment with girls in grades 3-12 with adverse backgrounds. Staff must be prepared to engage youth and be able to problem solve.

Qualifications

Education:Minimum requirement is a High School diploma or higher preferred.

Licensure/Certification:N/A

Minimum Requirements:

• All applicants must be over 21 years of age
• Effective communication skills and be highly organized
• Experience working with children
• Experience working in a classroom/after school setting

Clearances Required:PA Act 33 (Child Abuse) / Act 34 (Criminal History) / Federal Criminal History Record (FBI Fingerprint) / National Sex Offender Registry