Scope of Work
To work as a member of a team with program staff, families and the community to achieve student success. Responsible for fostering partnerships in student development and the implementation and leading of varied activities including educational and social and emotional learning. This position offers up to 35 hours/week.
Essential Functions
? Implement a program curriculum designed to meet program objectives by creating a safe environment where students can build SEL skills to help them succeed in school.
? Act as lead caregiver when Site Manager is not present. Responsibilities include operating according to program schedule, attendance tracking, upholding licensing and safety protocols, interacting with parents, school staff, vendors, and program stakeholders.
? Engage parents in identifying needs, act as an advocate by connecting families to Wayne Metro resources and assisting with the coordination of support services.
? Ensure no child is left unsupervised at any time and ensure the health and safety of children, families and staff, per agency, federal, state and local policies.
? Assist with data collection and compliance of the grant.
? Evaluate youth progress in predetermined measurable terms at program intervals and communicate with parents to engage them as partners in their students' growth.
? Builds and maintains relationships with school day staff with the purpose of partnering in building student success.
? Facilitate and maintain a family advisory committee.
? Maintains a healthy team dynamic by embodying honesty and empathy in all interactions. Approaches new challenges with enthusiasm, tenacity and openness.
? Other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
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 frequently required to stand; walk, sit, see, talk and hear, and use hands to manipulate. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb steps, stoop, bend, kneel, or crouch. The employee is required to supervise students, requiring the employee to match walking speed that matches the student and may at times require the ability to run to safeguard students. The employee must occasionally lift (up to 50 pounds), carry, and move students. Employees must occasionally move equipment and/or supplies. The job is performed for the most part in a school setting with occasional outside weather conditions. The noise level is that of a typical school setting.
Minimum Qualifications:
? Minimum High School Diploma. Associate’s Degree or credits toward an associates in child related fields preferred. Child related fields include early childhood, secondary education, elementary education, special education, physical education, child guidance, child counseling, child psychology, family studies, social work, human services, and youth development.
? Minimum of two years of experience in youth education/programming: elementary/secondary education, youth development, out of school time programming, pre-social work, or child related field.
? Ability to implement program plans appropriate for meeting the educational and personal development needs of at-risk youth.
? Ability to implement evaluation tools to accurately measure the results achieved by youth participation in the program.
? Ability to interact with parents, teachers, and other professionals to identify, and provide for the needs of youth with regards to social services, recreational/cultural activities, and education.
? Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
? Ability to work with a minimum of supervision.
Minimum Competencies:
? Working knowledge of basic internet applications and programs including Google technology and Microsoft Office Word and Excel. The ability to learn and utilize the necessary programs for this position.
? Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written form.
? Good interpersonal and professional skills including but not limited to professional appearance, tact, punctuality, and dependability.
? Ability to provide services for those persons facing economic, social, health, age, and educational barriers.
? Ability to work independently or in a team environment (as deemed necessary).
? Perform work in a manner that upholds Wayne Metro policies and procedures.
Licensing and Other Requirements:
? Valid identification and reliable transportation.
? Ability to pass licensing required background check
