The Homework Help Facilitator provides after school enrichment instruction to students independent of a regular classroom teacher. Additionally, this role is responsible for capturing data for grant reporting, as well as serving as the point of contact for campus safety and security support. This position has a focus on grades 6-12 (though other grades are permitted to access this service).
This temporary part-time position is available immediately through May 2027. The Homework Help Facilitator reports to the Programs Manager and has a set schedule of 2:00-5:00pm on Mondays through Thursdays. This position is in-person at the Arts and Sciences Center (HAASPCS campus) and can be expected to work both inside and outside as needed.
Key Responsibility Areas (KRAs)
Instructional Enrichment
- Respond and adapt to student needs in order to help students complete work assignments and practice academic skills assigned in school hours
- Provide a flexible and motivating learning space, using creative instructional models to help students learn and practice skills
- Communicate with primary teachers in order to support student success in classroom curriculum
- Activities may include team building and peer-to-peer mentoring with an emphasis on character-building and good decision-making
Data Collection & Reporting
- Record data as required by grants (includes attendance, participation, demographics, or other areas)
- Compile data for further reporting and analysis as required by grant
- Attend and participate in meetings as needed, with other team members
Campus Safety & Security
- Act as point of contact on campus to support security staff and oversee end-of-day closing procedures
- Maintain awareness of and adherence to school and safety policies and procedures.
- Report potential health and safety problems to Programs Manager as they arise. Alert ASC Leadership, Programs Manager, and HAASPCS Assistant School Director immediately upon hearing or observing a safety or public relations problem
- Enforce campus safety policies among Beyond School Club students
- Supervise student pick-up
- Ensure that confidentiality is maintained in accordance with contract, State, and Federal law including FERPA
Behavioral Competencies
- Ethical and honest.
- Enthusiastic and positive attitude with a passion for working with young learners.
- Creative problem-solver, adaptable to changing environments and needs.
- Communicates clearly and responds promptly. Exhibits diplomacy when communicating. Exhibits good listening skills and accepts feedback.
- Able to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
- Prioritization and follow-through.
- Willingness to travel for field trips around Hawaii Island.
- Strong team player who can also work independently when needed.
- Treats others with respect and dignity.
- Able to work effectively with the public.
- Organized.
- Respect and appreciation for diverse cultures, and creating an inclusive environment for all students.
Technical Competencies
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Valid Driver’s license.
- Knowledge of Hawaii State Standards.
- Maintains confidentiality in accordance with contract, State, and Federal law, including FERPA.
- Willing to obtain CPR certification (paid by employer) upon hire.
- Teaching and classroom management experience.
- Knowledge of common academic, social, behavioral, and developmental milestones of students.
- Comfortable working with technology and various software.
- Mathematical skills.
- Read, analyze, and interpret reports and documents.
- Ability to plan, manage, and execute activities and field trips efficiently, ensuring that all logistical details are covered.
- Able to record and analyze data.
- Observe school and state policies.
- Adhere to state and federal laws.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, sit, read, talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee will manipulate the mouse and keyboard. The employee must be able to move or carry job-related objects or materials and capable of reaching to obtain items such as books, printouts, and files.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
A successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check and fingerprinting.
