About this role
Summary
Responsible for Academic Support Activities at middle and/or high School Sites for youth program participants:
Maintains consistent communication with program site coordinator and director/s.
• Leads tasks and assignments related to training i.e., instructional support on a focus area such as Writing, Discussion, Questioning, Organizing, or on a broader Framework component: Prepare, Engage, or Reflect. • Reviews curricula topics and assignments • Responsible for assisting students with homework, projects, test preparation, papers, research, and other academic tasks • Responsible for helping students understand key concepts, especially those learned in the classroom • Teaches skills to improve academic performance, including study strategies, note-taking skills, and approaches to answering test questions • Implements academic best practices for specific subjects and assignments, including research and writing tactics • Develops and distributes teaching materials to supplement classroom lessons, including study guides • Conducts practice tests to track progress, identify areas of improvement and help set goals for exam preparation • Provides students positive and constructive feedback • Provides feedback on progress to students’ parents and teachers where appropriate • Builds meaningful connections with students from diverse backgrounds • Recognizes different learning styles and student preferences • Designs differentiated learning goals • Stays up to date with the school curriculum • Completes all University, C.H.A.M.P.S. program and funder trainings
Administer and collect program data
• Participates in data collection for academic support activities of CHAMPS program participant • Participates in gathering attendance of youth enrolled in academic support program activities.
Qualifications/Requirements
• High school diploma or GED required
• Associate's degree preferred
• 3 - 5 years of relevant experience providing academic support activities for middle and high school students required
• Must be able to manage administrative and programmatic aspects
• Must have professional interactions with program directors, program participants, program staff, and the community
Benefits: Barry University offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, tuition assistance, paid time off and work/life balance initiatives such as wellness programs, spirituality in the workplace, and training and development. Barry University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.