Support Staff - SEEDS Ecology & Education Centers : Job Details

EcoSchool Support StaffSummaryThe 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.Essential Job DutiesPrepare and conduct, and/or support, high-quality lessons that align with grant objectives and provide academic and social enrichment to studentsMaintain a clean, tidy and safe learning environment for students on a daily basisComply with DHS/LARA after school work place requirementsEstablish and maintain excellent work relationships with Site Coordinator, fellow site staff members, school staff, students, and student familiesComplete all required professional development on a timely basisProvide relevant student information to Site Coordinator and Site Team, meeting predetermined deadlinesAttend EcoSchool Circle group meetings, as requiredIncrease the capacity of SEEDS to better serve students, families, schools and the community at large through resource procurement and communicationsOther ResponsibilitiesCommunicate with, and solicit assistance from other SEEDS team members to complete responsibilities, as neededAll other duties as assignedPosition InformationSchool year work hours: 4 days per week, 3-4 hours per daySummer 6-week program work hours: 4 days per week, 6-7 hours per daySome variations, site specific needs$15 an hour, non-exemptPhysical RequirementsAbility to stand for up to 3 hours at a timeAbility to hike on uneven terrain for up to 3 hoursAbility to lift up to 30 lbsAbility to walk up and down stairs regularlyAbility to stoop, kneel, and pick up items from the floor to a standing positionAbility/willingness to spend up to an hour outdoors in summer and winter temperatures and weather conditionsAbility to hear sounds and recognize difference between themAbility to run short periods of timeMust be able to easily get up and down off of the floorRequired SkillsAbility to work well with youthSelf-motivated/independent workerAbility to effectively communicateOrganizedAbility to understand DHS/LARA and Michigan Department of Education program standards and requirementsQualifications18 years old, minimum ageMust be able to pass all required background checksHave, or willing to obtain, CPR/1st Aid CertificationTB test required for all staff members working 4 or more hours per weekMust meet all DHS qualifications as stated in the Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers bookletPI302f6a647b6c-35216-#######5