AFTERSCHOOL STUDENT AIDE EDUCATOR @ WCSD (3 positions available)

Details of Position:                   P/T, 20 hrs/wk, $18.75/hr
 
Location of Position:                WCSD/CCE Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St., Watertown
 
About the Position:
 
This position will serve as the 4-H Afterschool Student Aide Educator for Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Jefferson County in support of the 4-H Afterschool Program. The 4-H afterschool program provides comprehensive youth development opportunities for youth in grades K-12. The 4-H Afterschool Student Aide Educator will be assigned to primarily work in up to two of the six 4-H Afterschool programs within the Watertown City School District – Wiley Intermediate, Case Middle, Immaculate Heart Central, Ohio Elementary, North Elementary and/or Knickerbocker Elementary. Site placement will be determined based on student need. The 4-H Afterschool Student Aide Educator is integral to building strong connections between students, their families, the school, the afterschool program, and the local community, ensuring holistic support and engagement. This position works closely with the 4-H Assistant Afterschool Program Manager, Site Supervisors, Educators and school district staff to identify and meet the needs of students and their families. This position will provide individualized support to designated students with special needs or requiring additional assistance during the 4-H Afterschool program. This position ensures students can access and participate fully in classroom activities, maintain focus, and succeed academically and socially in a safe, supportive environment. This position will work with families to develop individualized learning and behavioral management plans for students and provide referrals to community programs as needed, and integrate Cornell University research and programming to meet the program objectives/goals. This position will utilize existing program resources and materials in program work and will assist in delivering educational programs as defined.
 
 
 
 
Required Qualifications:
 

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent education (GED/High School Diploma and 1 year of transferrable program/functional experience).
• Experience relevant to the role of the position.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License and the ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.

• Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.