Summary

Program Assistants | Adventure Club | Closing: Open until filled

Description

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Adventure Club Inclusion Support Staff
20-32.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 42/52 weeks (depending on site needs)
Split shift hours vary between 6:30am – 10:am and 1:30 – 6:00 pm, straight shift is between 1:30 – 6:00 pm
$18.48 – $23.83  based on level 3 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
 
RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assist in the development of quality programming and curriculum implementation in various areas.
  • Assist in developing and facilitating effective guidance and support for all children regardless of ability or special needs. Work with elementary aged students in a group setting indoors and outdoors.
  • Support communication and build positive relationships between students and staff
  • Collaborate with the team to implement effective positive behavioral management strategies as well as conflict mediation and de-escalation strategies.
  • Support student success during programming.
  • Ensure the implementation of behavior action & safety plans
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Accountable for:
    • providing documentation of required annual training
    • attending all Inclusion Trainings
    • attend 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.
  • Knowledge of anti-bias curriculum and the National School Age Care Standards for Quality Care and Accreditation Standards.
  • Evidence of strong written and oral communication and organizational skills.
  • Commitment to multicultural, gender fair and differing ability awareness.
  • Current CPR, First Aid training certificate or within 14 days of hire.
  • Current CPI certification. If not, current must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
  • Demonstrated competency in conflict resolution, 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