Part-Time: Classroom Assistant, College for Kids

Aims Local College District•Greeley, CO

8d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

Aims Community College actively supports an environment that embraces the College's Mission, Vision, Values and a culture of innovation and care. The College embraces and seeks to hire individuals who want to be a part of this environment and have the skill sets necessary to be successful in this position. College for Kids at Aims Community College provides an enrichment summer program for students ages 9-12. The classes offered by this program are educational and inspiring in a fun, creative, and inviting environment. Each location's schedule runs Monday-Thursday, with participants taking two classes with a lunch break. Morning courses will run from 9:00 am to 11:30 am. Afternoon courses will run from 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm. Instructors will teach the same class in the morning and the afternoon all four days. Classroom Assistants will work from 8:30 am - 4:00 pm with a modified schedule on Mondays and Thursdays to allow for class setup and breakdown. College for Kids will have sessions at the Aims Community College campuses at Fort Lupton, Windsor, and Greeley. The Loveland sessions will be at Peakview Academy: Loveland at Peakview Academy at Conrad Ball Middle School: June 1st - 4th Fort Lupton: June 8th - 11th Windsor: June 15th - 18th Greeley: June 22nd - 25th

Requirements

Applicants must be 16 or older and authorized to work in the United States on a full or part-time basis.
Basic knowledge of computers, with the ability to troubleshoot software and classroom technology.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Google applications such as Google Docs and Google Sheets.
Basic knowledge of platforms such as Lumens Online Registration and SmartSheets.
Knowledge or understanding of teaching environments.
Experience working in fast-paced environments.
Minimum 2 years of interacting with minors in a structured setting, such as being a parent, daycare provider, teacher, teacher’s assistant, babysitter, etc.
Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

CPR / First Aid certificate. Training is available prior to the start of the program.

Responsibilities

Report to work punctually and adhere to the agreed-upon work schedule, timeliness of work hour entries.
Responsible for student safety throughout the program, including but not limited to: Mandatory Reporter Training and other best practices, such as assisting with check-ins/check-outs, transitions between classes, bathroom breaks, snacks, and lunch/recess.
Demonstrate a sensitivity toward and respect for the myriad of diversities represented in the College for Kids program.
Ability to adapt and navigate situations in a fast-paced environment.
Assist College for Kids Instructors with classroom setup/breakdown, implementing daily lesson plans, classroom activities/experiments, and classroom management.
Communicate with the College for Kids Coordinator and accompanying staff members effectively via verbal communication, phone, or email.
Communicate well with students, parents/guardians, and coworkers, including in-person inquiries.
Assist the Coordinator and Instructors with administrative tasks, including but not limited to: email/phone communication, accessing class rosters via Lumens and/or Smartsheets, operate iPads and laptops for sign-in/sign-out procedure, obtain student information via the online registration system, organize class and Instructor information using SmartSheets and Google Sheets to access inventory and organize all program supplies.
Participate in the necessary training and mandatory in-person orientation for College for Kids.
Abide by the mission of Aims Community College: Provide knowledge, skills, and support services to advance quality of life, economic vitality and overall success of the diverse communities we serve.
Support the values of Aims Community College: authenticity and truthfulness, community, equity and professional respect, inclusiveness, and performance excellence and effectiveness.
Other duties as assigned.