26-27 Part-time Recess Building Support

Belmont Charter Network•Philadelphia, PA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Belmont Charter Network is a family of 5 community schools centered on the central mission to promote the academic, social, and emotional well-being of each child. Our schools are supported by a non-profit partner to provide holistic services to the school, including out-of-school time, our social work project, and Head Start. We believe that schools and learning should be joyful! We believe that education is the single biggest way we can disrupt the systemic racism that impacts Philadelphia and, by extension, our country. Our approach is grounded in trauma-informed practice.

Requirements

Demonstrated skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds.
Creative problem-solving
A commitment to being a lifelong learner, commitment to refining your craft
A knack for connecting with people across differences, including parents, colleagues, and students.
Enjoys working with and for children
Team player
Flexible and dependable
Ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds and a variety of individualized needs
High School diploma required
Experience in an urban school setting
All employees must be able to provide Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check Clearance (Act 34), Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151), Federal Bureau of Investigation Record Check Clearance (Act 114), and Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Clearance (Act 168) before starting work on campus

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred
Previous experience working with young children preferred

Responsibilities

Address student misbehavior in a proactive and positive manner in and out of the classroom.
Work with teachers, students, and staff to effectively and consistently implement the school-wide culture plan, including uniform policy.
Supervise students both in groups and individually during assigned times (lunch, arrival, dismissal, transitions, recess, events, etc.)
Support students in de-escalating techniques and apply consequences and restorative conversations with students who are sent to the culture team office.
Assist with the implementation of weekly and monthly student and family celebrations.
Attend all school staff, department, and grade team meetings.
Proactively support students who are struggling behaviorally
Work with staff to ensure a safe and joyful school environment
Act as a mentor for specifically assigned MTSS Behavior tier II students to assist them in reaching their daily behavior and academic goals.
Support the deans and Director of Culture as needed with restorative conversations and parent meetings.
Adhere to all school policies and procedures
Other duties as assigned by supervisor