Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $18-25/hr

Position: Tom Lewis Youth Activity Facilitator

Reports to: Site Manager

Status: Hourly, part-time

Hours : (M-F 2pm-6pm( or (M-F 4pm-6pm- preference for this schedule is given to current school-day teachers/aides)

About Us:

Our founder Tom Lewis, a community police officer, was inspired by the adage, If you give a man a fish, he eats for a day... teach him how to fish, he feeds himself for a lifetime. He also believed that children and youth need to develop both academic and social/emotional skills so they can succeed in school and in life. So, more than 30 years ago, he created The Fishing School (TFS), a place where children from marginalized neighborhoods in DC could learn how to read, work with others, engage in hands-on activities, and have fun! Since then, weve offered year-round, holistic, research-based programs, and activities based in public schools around DC to more than 8000 children and youth. We also engage parents so that they can better support the academic success of their children.

On a daily basis, TFS operates afterschool programs for more than 300 1st through 5th grade students within three elementary schools in DC. With her/his group, The Tom Lewis Youth Activity Facilitator implements homework help, LifeSkills lessons, and fun hands-on activities in STEM (Science, Technology, and Math), arts, and sports. The Tom Lewis Youth Activity Facilitator is a part-time employee who works hours set by the Director of Programs to complete the essential functions of the position during the school year, from approximately August until June. The Fishing School anticipates that the Youth Activity Facilitators will work 2:00pm to 6:00pm Monday through Friday, when programming is in session or when The Fishing School hosts training and professional development. Join us!

Responsibilities Include:

Activity Facilitation

• Implementing our engaging curriculum in STEM and Life Skills
• Developing and leading student-selected enrichment clubs in arts and sports
• Facilitating homework help and study skills
• Using positive youth development strategies to support students to develop positive character traits and life skills
• Being an energetic, engaged, and positive role model.
• Implementing and participating in special projects and events, as scheduled (i.e. Math & Science

Night, Literacy Night, etc.)

• Assisting with annual data collection process

Program Administration

• Maintaining a daily schedule, classroom rules, the upkeep of equipment and supplies, and

record-keeping

• Overseeing the clean-up and organization of supplies and program spaces
• Communicating regularly with Site Managers and school day teachers
• Participating in all staff meetings and professional development, as scheduled

Education and Work Experience Required:

The successful candidate is energetic and demonstrates a passion for youth development and working in a non-traditional educational setting. S/he will demonstrate professionalism, the ability to maintain confidentiality, and the diplomacy necessary to successfully interface with caregivers, schoolteachers, and colleagues. Additional requirements include:

• Some college preferred in education, teaching, child development or a related field.
• Spanish fluency a plus
• Prior experience in developing or facilitating STEM, arts, or sports activities
• Experience managing diverse classroom dynamics, resolving conflicts and maintaining a positive learning atmosphere for all students is preferred.

• Skillsets:
  • Educational Techniques: Familiarity with hands-on, interactive teaching methods, and group discussions is preferred.
  • Curriculum Skills: Ability to adapt lesson plans that are both fun and educational, catering to a variety of learning styles.
  • Technology Use: Comfortable using computers for educational purposes, familiar with basic educational software, and open to training on new technologies.
  • Organizational Skills: Strong at planning daily activities, managing class materials and ensuring a structured environment
  • Communication Skills: Effective at communicating with diverse audiences including students, parents and colleagues, ensuring clear and consistent messages
  • Leadership: 1-2 years leading group activities, managing classroom settings, or coordinating small teams in educational or community settings

• Physical Requirements:
  • Physical demands associated with this position include walking, standing for long periods of time, usage of stairs, lifting & carrying heavy weighted materials (up to 30 lbs.) and comfortability with basic office equipment and technology functionality.

Salary:

• $18-$25/hour. Commensurate with experience. After annual performance evaluations, TFS employees may be eligible for up to a 3% salary increase.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants must apply at and send a resume to jobs@fishingschool.org . The Fishing School will not consider incomplete applications. No phone calls please. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, race, or religious affiliation.

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