Beyond School Assistant (The Biome School)
Description:
The Assistant position for our Beyond School Program requires someone who is great at connecting with kids. They must be able to respond with positive, appropriate behavior, even in frustrating situations with highly at-risk youth. Assistants report to the Beyond School Program Coordinator and must be willing to take direction, voice ideas in a respectful manner, and function as a team member with other Beyond School staff. Assistants are assigned to one site based on interest/need.
Duties and Responsibilities:
● Attend Beyond School program 3-4 days a week from 3:30-6:30 PM, Monday-Thursday. (candidates can choose Monday-Thursday or any 3 days)
● Maintain safety and control of students
● Uphold Beyond School student expectations
● Report discipline problems to Beyond School Coordinator
● Ensure students are positively representing Mission: St. Louis in the community
● Work with students during Academic Time to deliver individualized lessons
● Serve with fellow Beyond School staff as a consistent and fair disciplinarian for our students
● Work with team to implement the Beyond School Culture Manual policies
● Foster a safe, respectful, and welcoming environment for our students, parents, staff, and volunteers
● Communicate regularly, effectively, and kindly with parents
● Internalize and exhibit the Beyond School Mission
● Support and help complete all daily tasks that must be implemented for Beyond School
Qualifications:
- Must have accepted a Federal Work-Study award for the 2024-2025 academic year.
- Transportation to the school site
- Passion for kids
- Flexibility
- Good Communication Skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- An interest in education
- Previous experience with kids