Polytechnic Extended Program Staff

Polytechnic School•Pasadena, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Polytechnic Extended Program (PEP) co-creates a space where students practice the skills needed to be contributing members of our school community and the world. PEP serves this purpose by providing directed activities and unstructured time with trained and caring staff members. PEP operates daily after-school programs as well as occasional special event or full-day support. A PEP staff member works within a dedicated and collaborative team to provide student supervision and ensure the safety of all community members. About Polytechnic School: An independent, coeducational college-preparatory school in Pasadena, CA. Polytechnic School offers a broad curriculum in the liberal arts for students in kindergarten through grade 12. Founded in 1907, the school enrolls approximately 880 students from diverse ethnic, racial, religious, and economic backgrounds. The mission of Polytechnic School is to develop the intellect, talents, and character of each student in a community of learning dedicated to principles of academic excellence that values the uniqueness and dignity of each member and fosters personal responsibility and service to others. We are committed to honesty, justice, charity, and the pursuit of knowledge. We respect the dignity and worth of all human beings — their thoughts, their feelings, and their individuality. We seek to celebrate the joy, the love, and the creativity that emanate from the human spirit. We strive to be responsible and contributing members of our families, our school community, and the world. The Poly community appreciates the cultural, ethnic, and economic diversity present in the Pasadena area and strives to reflect it. Members of the Poly community appreciate and learn from individual differences, foster the ability to disagree with civility, and embody courtesy and compassion.

Requirements

Flexibility
A positive growth mindset
Passion for working with children
Outstanding communication skills
Youth development experience and a working knowledge of child development is highly valued
Any additional skills, training, certifications, or experience in relevant areas (i.e., art, athletics, games, literacy, ACCT, teaching, etc.) will be an additional asset

Responsibilities

Supervise children and create a quality program
Actively engage students in positive activities
Encourage individuality and creativity in students
Assist students with conflict resolution
Foster an inclusive, creative, and engaging environment grounded in care for young learners.
Encourage understanding and sensitivity to students’ surroundings
Encourage respect for individuals and their differences
Set and maintain appropriate boundaries
Identify and meet students’ needs
Make meaningful connections with a growing variety of students
Be sensitive to and guide students through changing and strong emotions
Recognize and respond to opportunities for problem solving
Develop opportunities for interaction between students and staff
Provide opportunities for students so that each individual experiences success
Provide opportunities for discussion of individual or group problems or concerns
Help each participant meet the goals established by the program for student development
Carry out PEP programs
Help prepare and close the program area(s) each day
Assist in the cleaning and maintenance of common program areas
Guide students towards successful participation in all activities
Carry out established roles in enforcing safety regulations
Plan, prepare, and implement scheduled activities as assigned
Instruct students in emergency procedures
Help students plan their participation in special events and activities
Assist in teaching or leading an activity, as assigned
Fulfill other staff administrative roles
Prepare for and actively participates in staff training and meetings
Encourage respect for personal property, school equipment, and facilities
Maintain good public relations with students' parents, school personnel and general public
Model kindness and empathy alongside leadership and collaboration
Communicate information appropriately and in a timely manner
Maintain a professional demeanor and positive attitude
Follow directions, reason logically
Use a proactive approach when problem solving, taking appropriate initiative
Engage robustly in fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion to promote a healthy learning environment
Perform other duties as assigned