GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB. 

Provide academic support and guidance to students participating in the CARE Team and Learning Center programs. Support students in strengthening academic skills, establishing goals, and addressing barriers that may affect their educational progress.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES – DIRECTOR OF EDUCATON.

• Open and prepare the Learning Center each day to ensure a welcoming, organized, and student-ready environment.
• Provide snacks to students in accordance with established program procedures.
• Monitor and document student attendance and follow established parent/guardian notification and communication procedures.
• Meet individually with students to identify and address personal or academic concerns that may affect their success or place them at risk.
• Assist with the planning, coordination, and implementation of educational enrichment activities and tutoring programs.
• Maintain consistent communication with parents/guardians and encourage their active involvement in student action plans and academic progress.
• Maintain positive, professional, and respectful interactions with students, parents/guardians, staff, volunteers, and outside agencies.
• Communicate effectively and collaborate with team members to support student and program needs.
• Work collaboratively with students to establish appropriate and achievable academic goals.
• Monitor, document, and review student progress toward established academic goals and provide support as needed.
• Participate in on-site and off-site meetings, training, and program-related activities as required.
• Assist with maintaining clean, safe, organized, and functional program areas daily.
• Maintain accurate and timely program records as directed by the Director of Education, including attendance, student files, statistical data, and other required documentation.
• Meet with the Director of Education weekly to review student progress, program needs, concerns, and priorities.

VOLUNTEER AND PROGRAM COORDINATION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Welcome volunteers and assist with orientation to program expectations, procedures, and assigned responsibilities.
• Coordinate program activities and maintain effective communication and collaboration with the Family Engagement Specialist.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE.

• Previous teaching, tutoring, academic support, or related educational experience required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of educational practices and experience working in an academic or student-support environment.

          SPECIAL SKILLS, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel, and the ability to learn and use program-related technology and recordkeeping systems.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently, exercise initiative, manage responsibilities effectively, and remain self-motivated.

Salvation Army Mission Statement

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.