Academic Specialist Promise South Salt Lake

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Description

Compensation Type: Hourly wages
Job Type:
Part Time

Pay Range: 18.00
Organization's Mission: Promise South Salt Lake is an initiative of the City of South Salt Lake which provides dynamic, highly specialized community and out-of-school-time programming with academic and prevention focus at 14 neighborhood centers throughout the city. It is our commitment to give all youth in our community the opportunity to succeed in life. Our programs are free, open to all, and emphasize equity, diversity and putting children first.
Organization's Race, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Statement and Work: The City of South Salt Lake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prioritize efforts to advance inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) initiatives across all aspects of our work while removing barriers to access and opportunities.

Commitment to IDEA initiatives reflects the City's aim to be a place where all people find themselves represented, welcomed, engaged, and heard. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, including those from underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, persons with disabilities and protected veterans. With these values at the forefront of our minds, we encourage the organizations we partner with to do the same. We recognize this work as a journey that is never complete.
Position Summary: Academic Specialists in Promise South Salt Lake afterschool programs act as teachers, tutors, and
mentors with youth from diverse backgrounds. Specialists provide a safe, responsible, well-supervised
space for youth to complete school work, practice academic skills, and work on academic projects.
Primary Responsibilities: 1. Lead and supervise groups of youth ages 5-18 in Promise South Salt Lake afterschool programs.
● Provide academic assistance and tutoring for youth in the program.
● Plan and lead academic activities designed to increase youth skills in literacy, math, and science.
● Assist youth with tools and technology needed (i.e. calculators, textbooks, computers, Microsoft
Suite, Google Suite, Zoom) to complete school work.
● Address behavior needs in the afterschool program using appropriate behavior management
techniques, problem solving skills, and functional understanding of youth development.
2. Assist Program Manager in reporting requirements
● Collect accurate attendance and activity participation of youth.
● Communicate successes and challenges regarding youth to direct supervisors.
3. Additional responsibilities
● Arrive on time for scheduled shifts and all required staff meetings and trainings
● Serve snacks and meals, as well as oversee meal times (may need Food Handler’s Permit)
● Maintain daily cleanliness and sanitation of all program areas.
● Work at city-sponsored events (as conditions allow), typically held every 2 months on Friday
evenings or Saturday mornings.
Desired Qualifications: Current enrollment in or completion of field of study related to education/teaching.
● Experience working with youth in an educational setting.
● People of diverse backgrounds strongly encouraged to apply.
Benefits / Why Work With Us: This position provides an opportunity for a person interested in part time work to gain experiences with youth from diverse backgrounds, explore work in local government, and to grow in the area of community building.
How to Apply: MUST COMPLETE CITY APPLICATION
Resumes submitted without an application will not be considered.
Applications are available on our website at www.sslc.gov.
-orCITY OF SOUTH SALT LAKE
220 EAST MORRIS AVENUE 2nd FLOOR
FINAL APPLICANT MUST SUBMIT TO AND PASS A DRUG SCREEN
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER | THIS ORGANIZATION USES E-VERIFY
Location: South Salt Lake

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Contact: Tori Smith
Email: vsmith@sslc.gov
Phone: 8014836057
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