SUPPORT STAFF

EcoSchool Support Staff

Summary

The After School Support Staff member works closely with youth. They will deliver support to the Site Coordinator and other team members to provide nutrition, enrichment, and academic and emotional support to youth in Forest Area Middle School.

Essential Job Duties

Prepare and conduct, and / or support, high-quality lessons that align with grant objectives and provide academic and social enrichment to students

Maintain a clean, tidy and safe learning environment for students on a daily basis

Comply with DHS / LARA after school work place requirements

Establish and maintain excellent work relationships with Site Coordinator, fellow site staff members, school staff, students, and student families

Complete all required professional development on a timely basis

Provide relevant student information to Site Coordinator and Site Team, meeting predetermined deadlines

Attend EcoSchool Circle group meetings, as required

Increase the capacity of SEEDS to better serve students, families, schools and the community at large through resource procurement and communications

Other Responsibilities

Communicate with, and solicit assistance from other SEEDS team members to complete responsibilities, as needed

All other duties as assigned

Position Information

School year work hours : 4 days per week, 3-4 hours per day

Summer 6-week program work hours : 4 days per week, 6-7 hours per day

Some variations, site specific needs

$15 an hour

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand for up to 3 hours at a time

Ability to hike on uneven terrain for up to 3 hours

Ability to lift up to 30 lbs

Ability to walk up and down stairs regularly

Ability to stoop, kneel, and pick up items from the floor to a standing position

Ability / willingness to spend up to an hour outdoors in summer and winter temperatures and weather conditions

Ability to hear sounds and recognize difference between them

Ability to run short periods of time

Must be able to easily get up and down off of the floor

Required Skills

Ability to work well with youth

Self-motivated / independent worker

Ability to effectively communicate

Organized

Ability to understand DHS / LARA and Michigan Department of Education program standards and requirements

Qualifications

18 years old, minimum age

Must be able to pass all required background checks

Have, or willing to obtain, CPR / 1st Aid Certification

TB test required for all staff members working 4 or more hours per week

Must meet all DHS qualifications as stated in the Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers booklet