Metro Kids Enrichment Coach

Des Moines Public School District • Des Moines, IA

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About The Position

Placement will be determined at time of hire based on location (s) needs. TITLE: Enrichment Coach POSTION TYPE: CCAR HIRING SPECIFICATIONS: Required: Must be 16 years of age Able to carry out duties cooperatively with others Able to handle multiple responsibilities at once. Effective oral and written communication skills. Desired: Successful work or volunteer experience with children. Supervisory experience with school age children. Ability to use computer technology, including Microsoft Office tools and other district purchased software. Bilingual BASIC FUNCTION: Assist the Enrichment Leader and/or Before & After School Specialist with providing a safe, secure and structured after school environment, while demonstrating positive behavior management techniques. The essential functions as shown below represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of the Metro Kids department . ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Assist in administering quality Metro Kids programming while adhering to, and having a firm understanding of, District and program procedures, and Department of Human Services licensing regulations. Assist in communicating program expectations and procedures clearly, effectively, and in a positive manner to staff, students, and parents/guardians. Assist in implementing positive student behavior management techniques Assist with implementing a safe, high quality, hands-on, engaging, and age-appropriate academic, enrichment and recreational curriculum/programs and clubs; actively participate and engage in activities with students; not just supervise or observe. Present a positive image of the program while providing exemplary customer care and following program procedures to safely dismiss students from the program. Assist in establishing a positive, supportive, and working relationship and communication with Enrichment Leader(s) and/or Before & After School Specialist(s), site staff, students and parents/guardians. Have, or be able to obtain all Department of Human Services required trainings; including CPR, First Aid, Mandatory Reporter and Universal Precautions and keep trainings up-to-date as required. Assist in maintaining high-level of fairness, confidentiality, respect and equity with students, families and staff. Assist in supervising students in all Metro Kids program areas. ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position): Attend work on a prompt and regular basis. Maintain confidentiality. Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees. Assist with other duties as may be assigned.

Requirements

• Must be 16 years of age
• Able to carry out duties cooperatively with others
• Able to handle multiple responsibilities at once.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Successful work or volunteer experience with children.
• Supervisory experience with school age children.
• Ability to use computer technology, including Microsoft Office tools and other district purchased software.
• Bilingual

Responsibilities

• Assist in administering quality Metro Kids programming while adhering to, and having a firm understanding of, District and program procedures, and Department of Human Services licensing regulations.
• Assist in communicating program expectations and procedures clearly, effectively, and in a positive manner to staff, students, and parents/guardians.
• Assist in implementing positive student behavior management techniques
• Assist with implementing a safe, high quality, hands-on, engaging, and age-appropriate academic, enrichment and recreational curriculum/programs and clubs; actively participate and engage in activities with students; not just supervise or observe.
• Present a positive image of the program while providing exemplary customer care and following program procedures to safely dismiss students from the program.
• Assist in establishing a positive, supportive, and working relationship and communication with Enrichment Leader(s) and/or Before & After School Specialist(s), site staff, students and parents/guardians.
• Have, or be able to obtain all Department of Human Services required trainings; including CPR, First Aid, Mandatory Reporter and Universal Precautions and keep trainings up-to-date as required.
• Assist in maintaining high-level of fairness, confidentiality, respect and equity with students, families and staff.
• Assist in supervising students in all Metro Kids program areas.
• Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
• Assist with other duties as may be assigned.

Benefits

• All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed