Afterschool Extended Day Instructor- Salem in Salem, Indiana at Blue River Services, Inc.

JOB TITLE: Afterschool Extended Day Instructor

DEPARTMENT: Child & Youth Services

SUPERVISOR’S TITLE: Afterschool District Manager

POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None

JOB STATUS: Part Time, Non-Exempt

SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday • 2:45 PM – 5:30 PM

Provide supervision, academic support, and engaging activities for school-age children in an afterschool extended day program. This role ensures a safe, structured, and positive environment while supporting students’ educational and developmental needs.

· Provide tutoring and homework assistance to participating students

· Supervise assigned students and maintain a safe, orderly classroom environment

· Plan and implement daily activities for children

· Ensure accurate student sign-in and sign-out procedures

· Assist with planning and supporting parent involvement activities

· Complete required documentation (attendance, food program, incident and accident reports)

· Communicate with parents and promote program participation and enrollment

· Maintain cleanliness and organization of classrooms and program areas

· Always ensure the safety and well-being of all children

· Participate in staff meetings and required trainings

· Communicate concerns regarding students or families to the Program Coordinator

· Maintain confidentiality of all children, family, and program information

· Strong math and reading skills

· Effective written and verbal communication skills

· Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

· Strong organizational and supervision skills

· Ability to engage and manage groups of school-age children

· Professional and dependable demeanor

· Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds

· Ability to sit, kneel, bend, twist, and move at a child’s level

· Ability to visually and auditorily supervise children in classrooms, playgrounds, and during field trips

· CPR, First Aid, and Preventing Disease Transmission certification

· Successful completion of pre-employment drug screening

· Participation in required trainings and professional development

Benefits:

Full-time employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance (paid by employer), Voluntary Life Insurance, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Legal/Identify Theft Assistance.

Full-time employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week are eligible for paid vacation and sick time: 12 vacation days in the first year and 8 sick days/year.

Full-time employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week are eligible for up to $1000 of tuition reimbursement/year after a 3 month training period.

Employees working more than 1000 hours/year will be 401K eligible. After 2 years, a 2% match is provided; after 3 years, a 3% match, after 6 years, a 6% match. Employer matches are 100% vested.

Part-time employees scheduled 20 or more hours/week, earn 12 vacation days the first year and 6 sick days/year.

Part-time employees scheduled 20 or more hours/week are eligible for up to $500 of tuition reimbursement/year after a 3 month training period.

Full-time employees and part-time employees scheduled 20 hours or more/week are eligible for 11 Holidays or Holiday Pay.

Additional Information:

For more information, contact Angie Browning at abrowning@brsinc.org.

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Blue River Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace

Education/Experience Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required. Minimum of two years’ experience working with school-age children in an educational, childcare, or youth services environment.