Job Location : Benzonia,MI, USA
EcoSchool Support Staff Benzonia
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 both Benzie Central Middle and High Schools.
Essential Job Duties
* Prepare and help deliver high-quality lessons that provide academic and social enrichment to students! Maintain a clean, tidy, and safe learning environment for students daily.
* Participate in the training and development offered through SEEDS to comply with DHS/LARA after schoolwork place requirements and grow as a childcare provider.
* Invest in the students and in the program so both can be more successful.
Work hours:
* During the school year - 4 days per week, 3-4 hours per day.
* Summer - 6-week program work hours: 4 days per week, 6-7 hours per day. There may be some variations due to site specific needs.
Physical Requirements
* Ability to stand for up to 3 hours at a time.
* Ability to hike on uneven terrain for up to 3 hours and run for short periods.
* Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
* Ability to walk up and down stairs regularly.
* Ability to stoop, kneel, pick up items and easily get up and down from the floor to a standing position.
* Ability/willingness to spend up to an hour outdoors in summer and winter temperatures and all-weather conditions.
* Ability to hear sounds and recognize difference between them.
Required Skills
* Ability to work well with youth.
* Self-motivated/independent worker.
* Ability to effectively communicate.
Qualifications
* Must be a minimum of 17 years of age.
* Must be able to pass all required background checks and test negative for TB.
* While this position description describes the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position, it is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. All
* positions at SEEDS may require duties outside of normal responsibilities, as needed.
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