VCA Support Staff Student Worker (CSLP FWS)

Grand Canyon University • Phoenix, AZ

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Grand Canyon University maintains a partnership with Victory Schools, a nonprofit-serving school organization in Phoenix. Victory Collegiate Academy serves K–8 students, including students with autism, and works to provide essential and equitable educational opportunities. This Federal Work-Study Community Service Learning Program (FWS-CSLP) student worker position provides services to non-GCU community members. The work schedule depends on Victory Schools’ operating hours and needs. During the fall and spring academic year, CSLP student workers may not work more than 20 hours per week.

Applicants should be education or special education majors and must possess or obtain an Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card. Applicants must also satisfy GCU student-employment eligibility requirements: full-time enrollment in a bachelor’s or master’s program, a minimum GPA of 2.0 for bachelor’s students or 3.0 for master’s students, and good financial and academic (SAP) standing. Applicants must complete the FAFSA to be reviewed for FWS eligibility and awarded FWS. The position pays minimum wage and has an anticipated end date of June 30, 2027.

Requirements

• Be enrolled at GCU as a full-time student in a bachelor’s or master’s program.
• Maintain a GPA of at least 2.0 as a bachelor’s student or 3.0 as a master’s student.
• Maintain good financial and academic (SAP) standing with the University.
• Complete the FAFSA to be reviewed for FWS eligibility and awarded FWS.
• Applicants should be education or special education majors.
• Possess or obtain an Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Have reliable transportation.
• Demonstrate passion and willingness to help others succeed.
• Possess strong ethics, integrity, and a sense of responsibility.

Nice To Haves

• Previous mentoring experience.
• Ability to speak a second language.

Responsibilities

• Work with students individually or in groups on special projects or assignments, including spelling, reading, mathematics, comprehension, and memorization of emergency information.
• Demonstrate skills and techniques that aid student learning.
• Monitor student behavior and enforce school and classroom standards and policies.
• Ensure student safety in the playground and cafeteria before school, during breakfast and lunch, and during recess.
• Report unusual incidents or injuries to school administration.
• Accompany students between classrooms and locations such as the library, playground, cafeteria, and buses, ensuring orderly behavior.
• Maintain discipline by monitoring behavior, taking appropriate action, and deciding when to issue a warning or write a formal notice.
• Prepare incident documents, including disciplinary actions and documentation of unusual incidents.
• Monitor student progress in reading and/or mathematics.
• Copy and prepare educational materials as needed.
• Prepare classrooms for activities by setting up tables and chairs and distributing materials.
• Clean up after activities, including picking up toys and trash, washing tables and chairs, and rearranging furniture.
• Communicate with parents about student progress and concerns, including academic improvements, truancy, and behavioral problems.
• Interpret communications between teachers and parents when necessary.
• Assist teachers in planning and coordinating lesson plans by sharing ideas and providing student feedback.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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