Job description

About The Fishing School: For over 30 years, The Fishing School has provided research-based, out-of-school time programs for students in under-served communities in Washington, DC. The Tom Lewis Fellowship is a part-time position available to current college students, recent graduates and those not attending college who have an interest in or experience working with youth. Those without youth development experience but majoring in education, social work, encouraged to apply.

Hours : The Tom Lewis Fellowship opportunity is for those interested in a career in youth development. This is an exciting opportunity to work with elementary school students in an after school program. Fellows will work 20-25 hours per week for the school year, from August 22, 2022 until June 2023. The Fishing School anticipates that Fellows will work from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday, when programming is in session or when The Fishing School hosts training and professional development.

Responsibilities Include:

Instruction

• Implementing engaging lesson plans for STEAM and Life Skills activities
• Developing and leading student-selected enrichment clubs
• Providing homework help and implementing our on-line curriculum
• Assisting students to develop positive character traits and life skills
• Being an energetic, engaged, and positive role model at all times.
• Implementing and participating in special projects and events, as scheduled (i.e. Math & Science Night, Literacy Night, etc.)

Program Evaluation

• Administering beginning, mid, and end of year student surveys and diagnostics
• Assisting with annual data collection process

Program Administration

• Maintaining a daily schedule, classroom rules, the upkeep of equipment and supplies, and record-keeping
• Overseeing the clean-up and organization of supplies and program spaces
• Communicating regularly with Site Managers and school day teachers
• Participating in all staff meetings and professional development, as scheduled

The successful candidate is an energetic self-starter who demonstrates a passion for youth development and working in a non-traditional educational setting. He or she will demonstrate professionalism, the ability to maintain confidentiality, and the diplomacy necessary to successfully interface with school teachers and fellow instructors.

Experience: Some college preferred in the education field. Prior classroom/youth development experience is necessary.

Starting salary: Competitive salary, $18/hour-$20/hour depending on experience

Requirements: Interested applicants must submit their current resume and a cover letter. The Fishing School will not consider incomplete applications. No phone calls please.

This Job Is:

• Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

Job Types: Part-time, Internship

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• youth development: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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