After-School Program Instructor, People for People, Inc

Posted by on October 15, 2004

[emailed to CTCNet Philadelphia on 10/8/2004]

Part-time Employment/People for People, Inc.

Position Title:
After-School Program Academic Instructor/Mentor for High School Students

Position Location:
People for People, Inc.
800 N. Broad St.
Philadelphia, PA 19130

Purpose of Assignment: People For People, Inc. (PFP), a community/faith-based organization in North Central Philadelphia, has been awarded a Community Technology Center (CTC) Grant to address the need for supplemental instruction in reading, language arts, mathematics to 9th to 12th grade urban students attending high school in an after-school setting with enrichment activities.

Outline of Program Priorities:
– To improve the academic performance of academically needy high school students by supplying language skills that students need as a basis for reading, listening, thinking, and participating successfully in the classroom in order to enhance academic achievement.
– To motivate students to attend school, prepare for the PSAT/SAT/ACT, continue through graduation, and help to facilitate an increase in the rate at which students graduate from high school and matriculate in post-secondary education.

Training and Support Plan:
All instructors will receive an orientation to the community technology program (CTC) explaining the mission and goals of the program. Our mission is to offer computer based programs for developing and improving academic performance for high school students that enable them to acquire the knowledge, confidence and leadership needed for educational achievement.

You will be given a tour of the facilities including the location of available program supplies, workspaces, emergency exits, security procedures, telephones, and the vending area. The orientation will include the daily routines of the instructor and planned curriculum for students. Weekly planning sessions will allow the team to evaluate the student, share concerns that may arise about a student?s well-being and report disciplinary problems to the Project Director. Overall the Project Director will provide program support and supervision.

Time Commitment:
During the regular public school scheduled calendar year, a minimum of four hours per day. Program hours during the regular public school year include: Monday-Friday, 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Qualifications:
Education: Preferably an undergraduate or graduate college student majoring in education or computer technology. Prior experience in academic tutoring is recommended.

Requirements: A passionate attitude for serving and teaching students in an urban setting and guiding them toward success in their academic endeavors. Have a genuine interest in working with high school youth. Provide satisfactory references. Pass the child abuse history and criminal background check. Abide by all program rules and standards. Serve as a resource to an at-risk urban population grades 9th to 12th grade using a realistic approach to the concerns of today?s urban youth population who experience a variety of academic and social challenges.

Demonstrate a strong sense of integrity and professionalism. Have excellent classroom management skills. Well organized, detail oriented with a working knowledge of computers and computer programs. Maintain orderly files and resources for the program. Have the ability to focus on meeting programmatic goals and expected outcomes. Work actively and specifically to encourage youth empowerment, diversity, inclusion and to counter racism and discrimination. Function as an integral member of the team to ensure success for all the high school participants. Maintain accountability to the Program Director.

Dependable and maintain a warm, respectful, friendly demeanor at all times with student participants, the participant?s family members, fellow program instructors and People for People staff. Be available for special events such as field trips and parties on an occasional basis.

Program Contact:
Cornelia Lavong, Program Director – 215-763-7060 to leave a message, or ext. 1315 (direct line/no voicemail) or email: clavong@peopleforpeople.org