School Assistant, Ricks Center for Gifted Children
About The Position
Ricks Center for Gifted Children at the University of Denver is an exemplary program designed for gifted children. Established in 1984, Ricks provides nationally recognized gifted education to approximately 150 students ranging from preschool through eighth grade, who demonstrate exceptional, differentiated abilities and learning. The Ricks Center offers a progressive model of education focused on developing the intellectual, social, emotional, creative, and physical needs of the gifted child. Our student body benefits from small class sizes, expert teachers, a wide range of content offerings, an integrated curriculum, and a focus on community, care, and engagement. This is a non-benefited position not to exceed 1,000 hours in a calendar year.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must be a self-starter and confident in emergency situations
- CPR and First Aid certifications are required within 30 days of entering the position
- Conscientiousness and attention to detail
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with school-age children
Responsibilities
- Provide coverage in the primary library area to help keep our school safe.
- Support staff with copies, laminators, basic tasks you can manage in the space, etc.
- Answer emails, take messages, and forward messages, as needed.
- Serve as a book aide: scan and catalogue books with Libib software, help students check out books, reshelve books, make book recommendations, occasional story times
- Inform admin when you are stepping away from the library desk to foster seamless coverage.
- Supervise the hallway, primary bathrooms, and open space adjacent to the library.
- Complete mandatory health training to provide auxiliary support to the front desk health clerk by taking temperatures, and giving out band aids and ice packs.
- Sterilize returned ice packs.
- Escalate health concerns to the Front Desk health clerk as needed.
- Possible other duties / duty coverage as assigned.
- Increase student comfort and health.
- Implement systems for parent and teacher communication around health concerns
Benefits
- The University of Denver offers some benefits for non-benefited employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
