Adventure Club Inclusion Assistant

Adventure Club Inclusion Assistant
32.5 – 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 52 weeks
Split shift hours vary between 6:30am – 10:am and 1:30 – 6:00 pm
$20.60 – $26.54 based on level 4 program assistant terms and conditions.  Currently staff receive additional compensation through a grant up to $1,300
Various elementary school sites: Neill, FAIR Pilgrim Lane, Lakeview, School of Engineering and Arts, Robbinsdale Spanish Immersion, Sonnesyn, Zachary Lane, Meadow Lake, Noble, and Forest

PRIMARY FUNCTION
Assists Site Supervisor in developing quality programming and curriculum as well as developing and facilitating effective guidance and support for all children regardless of ability or special needs, before and after school, non-school and vacation days.

RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: Adventure Club Site Supervisor
Supervises: Education Assistants, interns, and volunteers
Works with: Children, parents, Adventure Club staff, site-based management teams, district 281 staff, youth serving organizations, and volunteers
 
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the development of quality programming and curriculum implementation in various areas, including but not limited to:
  • follow behavior action plans, finding and implementing program accommodations and modifications to address varying abilities and family dynamics.
  • question inclusivity of programming to ensure success
  • stay up to date with information regarding children of varying abilities and how to serve them
  • modify behavior plans with appropriate modifications when needed
  • ensure the implementation of behavior action & safety plans
  • administer and keep track of all medications including medication inventory
  • maintain first aid bag inventory
  • create individual child care program plans (ICCPP) and updates
  • maintain special needs spreadsheet
  • Professionally and effectively communicate with families with the focus on meeting families where they are at
• Other duties as assigned.
• Accountable for:
  • providing documentation of required annual training
  • attending all Inclusion Trainings
  • attending all Program Assistant Meetings
  • knowledge and following both Adventure Club and District 281 policy and procedures
  • information as defined in the Adventure Club Staff and Parent Handbooks
  • personal annual goals

CHILDCARE BENEFIT
May be eligible for a large discount on childcare in the Adventure Club program if your child attends a Robbinsdale elementary school and is in grades K-5.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Completed coursework in elementary education, social work or other child-related field preferred.
• Experience in and supervising children in a school age care setting.
• Experience working with children that have special needs.
• Commitment to multicultural, gender fair and differing ability awareness.
• Current CPR, First Aid training certificate or within 14 days of hire.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification. If not, current must be obtained within 1 month of hire.
• Current CPI certification. If not, current must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Experience in staff supervision, training and curriculum development.
• Evidence of strong written and oral communication and organizational skills.
• A working knowledge of developmentally appropriate anti-bias curriculum and the School Age
  Care Standards for Quality Care
• Demonstrated competency in conflict resolution,crisis management skills, commitment to
  multicultural, gender fair and disability awareness.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Apply on-line http://www.applitrack.com/rdale/onlineapp/
                                                                      
POSTING OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Equal Opportunity Employer 

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. 

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.

Equity is one of District 281 core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first to ensure college and career readiness. A diverse workforce fuels innovation and allows us to better understand, communicate with, and educate our students. District 281 will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.

Anh Tran
Human Resources
4148 Winnetka Avenue North
New Hope, MN 55427