Job Title: Math Academic Assistant
Department: Educational Services
Reports to: Educational Services Sr. Program Lead
FLSA Status: Part-Time 20 hours per week (Summer Full-Time)
A Place Called Home is a dynamic, non-profit youth and community center in South Central Los Angeles. APCH provides educational programs, counseling, mentoring, music, dance and art classes, fitness and health and wellness opportunities. As youth participate in our programs, they discover interests and talents and develop a better sense of themselves and their place in the world around them. Our goal is to increase the likelihood that youth will stay in school, pursue higher education, attain viable jobs, and become active community members capable of making positive change in the world in which they live.
Our commitment to our staff wellness, development and experience:
A Place Called Home is committed to supporting our hard working staff by creating a work environment that builds relationships, careers and experiences through collaboration and transparent communication. We don’t just talk the talk but we walk the walk. Below are just some ways in which we support our staff:
Health and Wellness
Targeted Wellness Initiatives to support APCH staff
HMO & PPO Medical and Dental Plans with APCH covering the majority of the group costs
25K Basic & Accidental Life Insurance-no cost to the employee
FSA, DFSA and Supplemental Insurance to support your out of pocket costs
401K Retirement Plan with employer match
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Vacancy Coverage Leave
Paid Medical related leave
Generous Paid Bereavement Leave
Generous PTO: Paid winter break, Paid summer break, paid spring & fall wellness day, 15 paid holidays, 2 weeks+ vacation, 11 paid sick days, Incentive time off opportunities
Financial Assistance for emergencies
Employee Assistance program to support your work life balance
Hybrid work accommodations
Paid Jury Duty
Professional Development
Gallup’s Strengths Assessment for all employees
Quarterly Employee Training
Specialized Monthly Manager Training
Leadership Training through our Leaders In Training Program (LIT)
Professional Development support and financial assistance
CPR & First Aid Training certification
Supervisor’s corner to support managers with resources to be the best coaches possible
Collaboration
Employee Engagement Committees: employees get to participate and develop different activities and or initiatives focusing on any of the following: employee recognition, onboarding new hires, supporting other community organizations, creating fun staff events, justice, equity, diversity & inclusion and wellness initiatives.
Monthly Employee Acknowledgment by Colleagues and Supervisors
Employee Portal – Staff Communication & Resources available at any time
TouchPoint-Monthly all staff meetings
Proactive Conversations to continue making APCH a workplace we can all build together: Stay, Insights & Critical Needs Conversations
Encouraged continuous employee feedback throughout the year via surveys
SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Educational Services Sr. Program Lead, the Math Academic Assistant will provide support and assistance to our Teen and Young Adults in Mathematics. The Academic Aide will be at the front-line for member safety and well being. The Academic Assistant will translate mission, policy and REACH practice into direct application for members.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepare and implement engaging one-on-one and small group tutoring sessions for teen members and entry-level college students in areas of high school and introductory college-level mathematics, which includes but is not limited to Beginning Algebra, Geometry, Intermediate Algebra, through Calculus, Statistics, or other areas of theoretical or applied mathematics
Tutor members individually or in scheduled group study sessions to review principles, solve problems, and review for tests, while modeling effective learning techniques and academic persistence
Provide classroom management and maintain accurate tutoring records according to departmental or agency needs
Communicate with staff instructors and High School Performance Coordinator to identify and best meet the academic and/or learning needs of each member, assisting with the tracking of members’ academic process
Assist with the case management and tracking of members’ academic progress, ensuring that members are on track to graduate from high school and have the option of going to college
Assist with the tracking of members’ graduation, A-G, and other high school completion requirements as determined by state and local guidelines
Facilitate and/or assist with SAT/ACT Prep course
Assist with the Summer Intensive Program
Assist students in identifying school resources to ensure academic and personal success
Assist students in developing individual academic plans and transition plans to college
Identify members’ academic needs and work closely with them to develop or maintain essential academic skills, such as learning techniques, positive study habits and study skills
Other Responsibilities
Address student behavior appropriately and following the approach adopted by the agency
Complying with agency’s legal mandate to report suspicions of abuse
Assist with the supervision of members during program hours
Attend all required program meetings and professional development
Serve as a mentor and role model for members
Adhere to the highest ethical and professional standards and values at all times
Perform other tasks as assigned
Qualifications
To perform this important job successfully, the Math Academic Assistant must be able to fulfill all of the elements of the Job Description to the highest standard, and be able to work well with colleagues in a high energy, collaborative environment with open communications. The ideal candidate will embrace the APCH culture of a learning organization and strive to constantly improve upon systems and services for the benefit of employees and our constituents; and will be demonstrably committed to their own ongoing personal and professional development. All employees are expected to contribute to ongoing growth and improvement in their departments via excellent job performance. Additionally, you are expected to speak up if you become aware of deficiencies and needs; and to offer solutions and make suggestions for improvements in your purview areas. Likewise, because each employee and each department is integral to the entire APCH community, we expect that as you focus on your area, you will also consider the big picture and the overall mission of the agency, and communicate with the appropriate individuals if/when you become aware of problems and/or have suggestions for ways and opportunities to make APCH stronger and better. Together, we can continue to take APCH to even higher levels of excellence and service to the community.
Technical and Performance Skills
Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills
Professionalism
Customer Service
Time Management
Ability to Multi-task
Flexibility
Mission-Driven
Dedicated to excellence
Detail-Oriented
Strong Organizational Skills
Microsoft Office Skills
Bilingual (Spanish/English) Preferred
Education/Training/Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in related field
Experience working with teen and young adult population
Physical and Mental Demands
Able to work in a dynamic and high noise level environment typical of a youth center
Walking, standing required on daily basis
Sitting and use of hands/vision for computer work for extended periods of time
Lift up to 25 pounds occasionally
Able to communicate and convey accurate information
Type 45WPM
APCH COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
All new hires must provide proof of their first dose of the vaccine on the first day of employment, if not fully vaccinated, and will have 30 days from their date of hire to complete their COVID-19 vaccination and submit proof of completion to the organization’s HR department. All fully vaccinated staff must also provide proof of their booster vaccine once eligible.
A Place Called Home provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including but not limited to pregnancy), gender expression, gender identity or sexual orientation, military and veteran status, medical condition, ancestry, marital status, citizenship national origin, age, physical and/or mental disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, A Place Called Home complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
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