Job Opportunities at Kids Corporation in Newark, NJ

Kids Corporation
6 Atlantic Street, 2nd Floor, Newark, NJ 07102
Phone (973) 877-0980

Teacher Assistant at Kids School at Lady Liberty After-School Program

Kids School at Lady Liberty Academy Charter School, a New Jersey After 3 program, is seeking adventurous and passionate educators to work with Newark's children. Kids Corporation is a 35-year old organization serving 4,000 children in Newark, NJ. We run summer and after school programs; we provide curriculum and materials to 39 youth development programs throughout the city; and we operate Kids Camp, a day camp for Newark kids. We are looking for motivated people, passionate about working with children to provide them educational inspiration and guidance.

This position is for Teacher Assistants in the after-school program, who support Head Teachers in a class of 15-20 students (Grades K-8), supplemented by Aides. The program gives the opportunity for college students to get hands-on experience working with elementary school children in inner city schools. In addition to teaching enrichment lessons based on monthly themes, teacher assistants also accompany their students to dance, music, art and sports classes; supervise homework; and provide one-on-one tutoring. If you can inspire, we want you!

Come change lives this fall. Kids School 2008.

Benefits:

$9 per hour
Scholarship of $900-$1,250 from Americorps (can be used for college, graduate school or loans)

Requirements:

Currently enrolled in college, all majors accepted
Ability to work with children in a classroom
Good character, sense of humor, integrity, and flexibility
Previous experience working with youth in a classroom setting
Strong supervisory skills
Energetic and enthusiastic
Willing to have fun and make a difference in the lives of children

Responsibilities:

Supervise and lead children through their daily activities
Recognize and respond to opportunities for problem solving in and out of the classroom
Provide opportunities for children so that each child experiences success during the program
Teach creatively in order to make learning fun
Assist in planning daily lesson plans
Serve as a good role model for the children

To apply for this position, complete the application.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Michaela