Summary

Community Education | Activity Leader | Oak Grove, Olson, & Valley View Middle Schools | Available: 09/01/2024 | Closing: Ongoing

Description

This a great opportunity for a teacher, para, or anyone interested in working with kids to work in the afternoon in our after school program.

Position:
  Middle School Fusion Program – Activity Lead
 
Hours & Schedule: 

  • 2:30-4:45pm
  • Work 1 to 4 days a week, Monday – Thursday
  • Programming runs September – April
  • This is a part-time, at-will, non-benefited position

 
Salary:
  Class III Range: $17.99 – $23.33/hour
 
Required Experience: 

  •    18 years or older
  •    High school diploma or equivalent
  •    Previous experience working with youth
  •    Ability to transport self between work sites

 
Preferred Experience:

  • Post-secondary coursework
  • Experience working with youth with diverse needs including developmental, physical, and/or  social-emotional needs
  • Experience working with youth from socio-economic,  diverse backgrounds
  • Experience engaging youth in developmentally appropriate activities such as arts, sports, team building, outdoor and/or academic support 
  • Spanish, Somali, Pashto, Dari speakers needed

 
Job Description:
Under the general direction of the Site Lead, the Fusion Activity Lead assists with transitioning students from school day to after school activity programming. Activity Leads set up and facilitate student activities such as academic labs, team building, art, science, athletic and outdoor experiences.  
Job Skills and Abilities:

  • Ability to prepare, lead and clean up after program activities and events
  • Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
  • Ability to work as a contributing member of a collaborative team
  • Embrace and engage in a cultural shift towards continuous improvement
  • Ability to maintain a safe and supportive environment for staff and students
  • Ability to maturely and appropriately respond to emergencies
  • Ability to make rational decisions based on established policy and procedure
  • Ability to build developmentally appropriate relationships with middle school students 
  • Ability to take direction from Site Lead, Targeted Services Coordinator, Targeted Services TOSA, and teachers to provide students with academic support 
  • Ability to work with students who have specific academic or behavioral needs to support their success in the program

 
Essential Duties

  • Assist in planning and implementation of academic, enrichment, health, and recreational extra-curricular learning experiences for students
  • Provide academic support to students in subjects such as reading, writing, math, and other areas 
  • Work effectively with students serving as a positive role model, and assisting with redirection, proactive and non-exclusionary discipline 
  • Create a safe, healthy, and welcoming environment for all students 
  • Participate in staff training and professional development opportunities  
  • Work effectively with students of different ages, abilities, and backgrounds
  • Ensure accurate student attendance
  • Other job duties as assigned or apparent

 
APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Target: 7/8/24, Applications will be reviewed after five business days. Posting will remain open until position is filled/position removed from BPS website. 

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