Safe Harbor - Before School Care Assistant

Michigan City Area Schools•Michigan City, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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 Harbor I.N.S.P.I.R.E.S. Safe Harbor provides an educational environment that is INCLUSIVE, engaging, holistic, and culturally responsive. Through NETWORKING with local, state-wide, and national agencies and organizations, Safe Harbor nurtures partnerships that expand the enrichment opportunities of Michigan City students. Staff members provide emotional and developmental SUPPORT to students and families through their commitment to social-emotional development, resulting in the PERSONAL GROWTH of each student served. As a leader in INNOVATIVE enrichment programming, Safe Harbor is dedicated to providing ongoing professional development for staff members. Collaborative RELATIONSHIPS between the program staff, community partners, and day school staff result in a dynamic EDUCATIONAL experience incorporating real-world context with conceptual learning. Safe Harbor ensures SAFETY for students and peace of mind for families while providing top-tier experiential and enrichment opportunities in the afterschool hours/out-of-school time hours.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED.
Reliable transportation.
Excellent attendance record in previous employment.
Annual TB test and criminal background check, drug test, CPR/First Aid, Abuse Training
Previous experience working with children is a necessity.

Responsibilities

Monitor and open door; sign-in students for AM Safe Harbor and record AM census (these duties are not to be assigned to students).
Monitor the student behavior in activity areas, hallways, bathrooms, etc.
Supervise bathroom breaks.
Provide staff-supervised, activities such as games, Storytime, coloring, cartoons, small projects, and youth appropriate TV viewing (G-rated).
Provide recreation activities in the gym, if available or outside if weather permits and appropriate staffing is available.
Make proper use of Disciplinary Referral forms when necessary.
Follow proper procedures for accepting payments when required (any issues regarding payments are the responsibility of the Site Coordinator).
Maintain 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.
If there are pressing issues that will affect day school contact the Site Coordinator / Safe Harbor Administration immediately.
Respect students and staff.
Respect confidentiality of school personnel, students, and their families.
Display enthusiasm for the learning process.
Work with other staff as a team.
No cell phone use (unless in the case of an emergency).
Communicate effectively with building personnel & parents.
Exhibit an understanding of Safe Harbor procedures and goals.
Maintain an inviting, safe, orderly environment.
Be responsible for classroom management and student discipline.
Be responsible for the maintenance of the program area.
Know emergency procedures.