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After School Intervention Specialist 2025-2026 School Year

Cheektowaga, NY

Job Type

Part-time

Description

Just for Kids, awarded Employer of the Year by Buffalo State and the University at Buffalo, is looking for enthusiastic, creative, and motivated staff who have a passion for working with today’s youth and whose everyday priorities align with Just for Kids core values: to provide an engaging, enriching, and safe out of school experience.

Company Information

Just for Kids is a community-centered non-profit organization that offers before and after school and summer programming in the Amherst, Cheektowaga Central, Cheektowaga Sloan, Cleveland Hill (Cheektowaga), Grand Island, Sweet Home, and Williamsville Central School Districts. We also offer programming at The Park School of Buffalo, Saints Peter and Paul School in Hamburg, St. Benedict School in Amherst, St. Mary's School in Swormville, and Nardin Academy in Buffalo.

Position Summary

Just for Kids is seeking a skilled and enthusiasticLiteracy Intervention Specialistwith direct experience implementing theLeveled Literacy Intervention (LLI), for our Cleveland Hill Elementary After School Program. This role focuses on supporting students in grade 2nd-5th who are reading below grade level by providing targeted small-group instruction in key literacy areas, includingphonemic awareness, phonics, word recognition, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and written expression.

Responsibilities Include:

Program Development

• Implement the Fountas & Pinnell Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI) system with fidelity in small-group settings.

• Plan and execute daily lessons that integrate reading, writing, word study, and comprehension strategies.

• Assess student reading levels and monitor progress using tools such as the Benchmark Assessment System (BAS).

• Provide explicit instruction in foundational literacy skills including phonemic awareness, phonics, and word recognition.

• Foster oral reading fluency through guided practice and scaffolded support.

• Teach vocabulary in context and support comprehension through structured reading strategies.

• Integrate writing and spelling activities that reinforce reading instruction.

• Collaborate with classroom teachers and literacy teams to align instruction and support student growth.

• Providing support to students during program activities as needed.

Recordkeeping

• Uphold confidentiality of information regarding children and families, other staff, District operations, and theJust for Kidsprogram at large.

• Support daily communication with participating families and staff.

• Maintain accurate record keeping (i.e. group trackers/attendance records, injury reports, etc.)

• Follow protocols for the documentation of injuries, illness and the administration of medication.

• Ensure the completion of all state and federal required documentation.

• Maintain detailed records, analyze data, and participate in TRI/MTSS team meetings.

Training

a. Obtain 15 hours within the first six months and 30 hours every two years.

Any other duties specified by the Program Manager andJust for KidsSchool Age Program administration

Schedule

After school programs follow the District/School calendar, Monday through Friday, from dismissal through the close of program (5:30pm or 6:00pm). Five-day availability preferred but not required.

*Friday- Intervention/planning day (3 hours)

Benefits

+ Competitive hourly rate

+ Performance, Attendance, and Referral Bonuses

+ Paid Sick Time

+ Stellar Dental Discount Plan

+ Tuition Discount through Just for Kids School-Age Discount Program

+ 401(k) Plan

Recognition:Just for Kids takes pride in the services we offer the community and our staff. We have won multiple awards for our childcare services and the manner in which we treat our staff.

+ Buffalo Business First – Best Places to Work Finalist – (2015, 2019, 2023)

+ Network for Youth Success – Quality Leadership Award (2022)

+ Child Care Provider of the Year, Child Care Resource Network (2015)

+ Employer of the Year – Buffalo State (2012) + University at Buffalo (2015)

+ UB Nonprofit Internship Site of the Year (2015)

Requirements

Experience And Education

+ Bachelor’s degree in Education, Reading, or related field.

+ Valid NYS teaching license in Elementary Education, Special Education, or Reading.

+ Experience teaching reading in a small-group or intervention setting.

+ Familiarity with or training in the Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI) systems.

Requirements:

+ Preferred Master’s degree in Literacy or Reading; Reading Specialist certification.

+ Experience with diagnostic assessments such as BAS, DIBELS, or Accidence.

+ Excellent communication, organizational, and collaboration skills.

+ Background in integrating writing and spelling with reading instruction.

Physical Requirements:This position is very active and requires walking, bending, kneeling, running, twisting and squatting. This position includes prolonged periods of standing and frequent bending. Generally, must be able to lift up to 10 pounds at a time.

Salary Description

$18.00-$21.00