Job Description
Monarch School Overview Monarch School Project nurtures resilience in unhoused youth and their families. We empower students to influence their own growth in the areas of academic success and social-emotional learning and we reinforce the existing strength of families so that students can thrive in school and in life. Monarch School is a K-12 public school providing more than 300 students daily with a WASC-accredited education, mental health support, social engagement opportunities, college and career preparation as well as basic necessities. Monarch School is a public-private partnership between the San Diego County Office of Education and the nonprofit, Monarch School Project (MSP), a 501(3) corporation. For more information, please visit www.monarchschools.org . Position Summary The After-School Associate will supervise and work with K-12 students in daily program activities. The After-School Associate will collaborate with other team members, families, and school personnel to provide structured activities within the community. This role will also ensure a safe and supportive environment and offer program activities that include physical fitness, arts, academic enrichment, organized games, and healthy choices and behaviors. Priority accountabilities include: ● Develop and implement K-12 After-School programs that will contribute to the overall success of Monarch School. Assist in the planning, management, and implementation of age- appropriate program activities that engage students in active and meaningful experiences. ● Facilitate and support After-School tutoring. ● Provide positive behavior guidance that supports the developmental, social-emotional, and physical needs of all students. Reporting Relationship The After-School Associate (K-12) reports to the After-School and Student Events Manager, however the Associate must be able to communicate with other team members, families and school personnel. Supervisory Responsibilities The After-School Associate will not have any supervisory responsibilities; however, they will be responsible for supervising K-12 children during After-School activities. Position Responsibilities and General Responsibilities The After-School Associate will perform the following duties and responsibilities along with other duties that may be assigned: Position Responsibilities A. After-School Program Facilitation ● Ensures the development and implementation of the K-12 After-School program that will contribute to the overall success of Monarch School. ● Works with contributing staff to teach and coordinate After-School opportunities. ● Facilitates and supports After-School tutoring with all k-12 students, including communication with k-12 teachers and Monarch staff. ● Aligns instruction according to the therapeutic model, emphasizing an inclusive approach that is strength-based, trauma-informed, and restorative. ● Actively supervises program participants, ensuring their guidance and safety always. ● Assist in the planning, management, and implementation of age-appropriate program activities that engage students in active and meaningful experiences. ● Communicate in a positive and professional manner with all participants, families, school and district personnel, and community partners. ● Provide positive behavior guidance that supports the developmental, social-emotional, and physical needs of all students. ● Perform daily duties that ensure space is properly maintained, organized, clean, and safe. B. Internal Communications ● Serve as a role model to homeless and “at-risk” students by setting the highest standards of professional and personal conduct, honesty, integrity and ethical behavior and ensuring that “Kids Come First” at all times. ● Protect students’ rights, safety, health, privacy, welfare and best interests at all times. C. General Responsibilities ● Exemplify Monarch’s Core Values of Community, Relationships, Strength and Healing. ● Serve as a role model to students by setting the highest standards of professional and personal conduct, honesty, integrity and ethical behavior and ensuring that “Students Come First” at all times. ● Protect students’ rights, safety, health, privacy, welfare and best interests at all times. ● Know available resources at Monarch and refer students to appropriate staff for additional support. ● Participate in professional development. ● Perform other duties and projects as assigned. I. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this j