Education Program Assistant Part Time

SOME (So Others Might Eat) provides material aid and comfort to our vulnerable neighbors in the District of Columbia, helping them to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness through programs and services that save lives, improve lives, and help to transform the lives of individuals and families, their communities, and the systems and structures that affect them. Our more than 30 programs throughout the district provide comprehensive services that lead to mental and physical health, continued sobriety, job training, living-wage employment, and affordable housing.

We meet immediate needs with food, clothing, and healthcare and offer the tools one needs to live with hope, dignity, and greater independence.

SOME’s family housing includes playgrounds and community spaces for the enrichment of the children and adults in residence. Children living in our family services programs attend SOME Place for Kids, after-school tutoring, and an enrichment program that supports their educational and social development needs.

SOME (So Others Might Eat) is currently seeking a part-time after-school Education Program Assistant for our Family Services program at Griffin House Location in Washington, DC.

Position Description: The Education Program Assistant provides assistance with youth programming and educational activities for children in Family Housing.

Schedule: Monday-Thursday 4:00 pm- 8:00 pm and Friday 12:30pm-4:30pm (20 hours/week), on-site

Qualifications:

Required: HS/GED; 1-3 yrs experience in education or social services; experience providing education/tutoring services to children. CPR/First-Aid, CPR for Infants.

Preferred: Bachelor's Degree; 3-5 yrs experience in education or social services; experience providing services to at-risk students and low-income families;
Valid Driver's License.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Action-oriented
• Knowledge of early childhood education
• Creativity
• Organized with attention to detail
• Patience in working with children
• Ability to communicate with a diverse group of parents and children
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to set professional boundaries
• Proficient with MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook

Expected Contributions:
Youth Programming

• Lead youth through SOME Place for Kids activities in after-school programs (approx. ages 5-13)
• Collaborate with Youth Services Coordinator and staff to develop and implement programs
• Assist in developing communications to promote programs
• Communicate with students and parents to collect report cards, collect permission slips, etc.
• Purchase supplies, as needed
• Assist in summer programs, as needed
• Assist with tutoring activities for children
• Develop monthly activities calendar
• Assist with administrative issues, as needed

Reports to:
Program Manager

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Position Designation: This position is designated as Safety Sensitive. You may be subject to drug testing prior to or during your employment with SOME. In this position, you may be disqualified from employment based on the presence of marijuana in test results, even if you possess a medical card authorizing the use of medical marijuana.

SOME (So Others Might Eat) is an Equal Opportunity Employer . We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, personal appearance, family responsibilities, genetic information, disability, matriculation, political affiliation, veteran status, or liability for service in the Armed forces of the United States. SOME (So Others Might Eat) is also a Drug-Free Workplace.

SOME is an interfaith, community-based organization that exists to help the poor and homeless of our nation's capital. Each day, SOME is restoring hope and dignity one person at a time. We invite you to join us.