Safe Harbor - Before School Care Assistant

pnbsp;/p pemImmediate Supervisor:nbsp;/emnbsp;Site Coordinator/p pnbsp;nbsp;/p pstrongOrganization Description:nbsp;/strongspan style="font-weight: 400;"Safe Harbor is an out-of-school time enrichment program that inspires excellence in the leadership and academic skills of students through collaboration with families, school officials, and community partners. Safe Harbornbsp;/spanstrongI.N.S.P.I.R.E.S.nbsp;/strong/p pspan style="font-weight: 400;"Safe Harbor provides an educational environment that isnbsp;/spanstrongINCLUSIVE,nbsp;/strongspan style="font-weight: 400;"engaging, holistic, andnbsp;culturally responsive. Throughnbsp;/spanstrongNETWORKINGnbsp;/strongspan style="font-weight: 400;"with local, state-wide, and national agenciesnbsp;and organizations, Safe Harbor nurtures partnerships that expand the enrichment opportunities of Michigan City students. Staff members provide emotional and developmentalnbsp;/spanstrongSUPPORTnbsp;/strongspan style="font-weight: 400;"to students and families through their commitment to social-emotional development, resulting in thenbsp;/spanstrongPERSONAL GROWTHnbsp;/strongspan style="font-weight: 400;"of each student served. As a leader innbsp;/spanstrongINNOVATIVEnbsp;/strongspan style="font-weight: 400;"enrichment programming, Safe Harbor is dedicated to providing ongoing professional development for staff members. Collaborativenbsp;/spanstrongRELATIONSHIPSnbsp;/strongspan style="font-weight: 400;"between the program staff, community partners, and day school staff result in a dynamicnbsp;/spanstrongEDUCATIONALnbsp;/strongspan style="font-weight: 400;"experience incorporating real-worldnbsp;context with conceptual learning. Safe Harbor ensuresnbsp;/spanstrongSAFETYnbsp;/strongspan style="font-weight: 400;"for students and peace of mindnbsp;for families while providing top-tier experiential and enrichment opportunities in the afterschoolnbsp;hours/out-of-school time hours.nbsp;/span/p pnbsp;/p pstrongSpecific Dutiesnbsp;/strong/p ul liMonitor and open door; sign-in students for AM Safe Harbor and record AM census (these duties are not to be assigned to students)./li liMonitor the student behavior in activity areas, hallways, bathrooms, etc./li liSupervise bathroom breaks./li liProvide staff-supervised, activities such as games, Storytime, coloring, cartoons, small projects, and youth appropriate TV viewing (G-rated)./li liProvide recreation activities in the gym, if available or outside if weather permits and appropriate staffing is available./li liMake proper use of Disciplinary Referral forms when necessary./li liFollow proper procedures for accepting payments when required (any issues regarding payments are the responsibility of the Site Coordinator)./li liMaintain communication log for the Safe Harbor Coordinator i.e. special notes about student issues that affect school day or after schools such as toileting accidents, parent communication issues, a sick child, AM needs, and supplies.nbsp; If there are pressing issues that will affect day school contact the Site Coordinator / Safe Harbor Administration immediately./li /ul pstrongProfessional Standardsnbsp;/strong/p ul li style="font-weight: 400;"span style="font-weight: 400;"Respect students and staff./span/li li style="font-weight: 400;"span style="font-weight: 400;"Respect confidentiality of school personnel, students, and their families./span/li li style="font-weight: 400;"span style="font-weight: 400;"Display enthusiasm for the learning process./span/li li style="font-weight: 400;"span style="font-weight: 400;"Work with other staff as a team./span/li li style="font-weight: 400;"span style="font-weight: 400;"No cell phone use (unless in the case of an emergency)./span/li li style="font-weight: 400;"span style="font-weight: 400;"Communicate effectively with building personnel parents./span/li /ul pstrongBasic Responsibilitiesnbsp;/strong/p ul lispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Exhibit an understanding of Safe Harbor procedures and goals./span/li lispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Maintain an inviting, safe, orderly environment./span/li lispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Be responsible for classroom management and student discipline./span/li lispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Be responsible for the maintenance of the program area./span/li lispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Know emergency procedures./span/li /ul pstrongEducation and Requirements/strong/p ul lispan style="font-size: 10pt;"High School diploma or GED./span/li lispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Reliable transportation./span/li lispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Excellent attendance record in previous employment./span/li lispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Annual TB test and criminal background check, drug test, CPR/First Aid, Abuse Training/span/li lispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Previous experience working with children is a necessity./span/li /ul pspan style="font-size: 10pt;"strongSalary and Benefits/strong/span/p pnbsp;/p pspan style="font-size: 10pt;"emPayment Type:nbsp;nbsp;/emHourly, no benefits per grant cycle/span/p pnbsp;/p pspan style="font-size: 8pt;"emThe Michigan City Area Schools does not discriminate on the basis of the Protected Classes of race, color, national origin, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation, and gender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, or genetic information, which are classes protected by Federal and/or State law (collectively, "Protected Classes"). This includes the Corporation's employment opportunities, programs, and/or activities, or, if initially occurring off Corporation grounds or outside the Corporation's employment opportunities, programs and activities, affecting the Corporation's environment. For further information, clarification, or complaint, please contact the MCAS School Administration, 408 S. Carroll Avenue, Michigan City, Indiana 46360 at (219) 873-2000 for Title IX (gender equity related issues); or Special Education Director , 408 S. Carroll Avenue, Michigan City, Indiana 46360 at (219) 873-2000 for Section 504 (non-discrimination/disability issues and Americans with Disabilities). Any other information concerning the above policies may be obtained by contacting the Superintendent, Dr. em style="font-weight: 400;"Wendel McCollum/em, 408 S. Carroll Ave., Michigan City, Indiana 46360 at (219) 873-2000./em/span/p