Itinerant Express Activity Leader @ Express, 5.33 Hrs, Cont.

Description

Join the SPS Express Program and help create a fun, enriching environment for elementary students in before- and after-school care. This is the perfect opportunity for education students looking to gain hands-on experience or for parents looking to stay involved in their community while getting paid. With flexible scheduling options, whether you want daily hours or part-time flexibility, you can make a difference while fitting work around your life.

• HOURS PER DAY: 5.33
• TIME: Split Hours from 6:30 to 8:50 a.m. and 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.
• YEAR ROUND POSITION (193 DAYS / 12 MONTHS)
• ANTICIPATED START DATE: AUGUST 2024

Salary: Level 45 on the Express Activity Leader Salary Schedule. Experience increments depend on experience in a Washington Public School or licensed childcare center in the state of Washington. Complete STARS profile required. DOWNLOAD SALARY SCHEDULE

Responsibilities

• Implement a schedule of activities and events before and after school for school-age children and assist in the operation of the Infant/Toddler program at Spokane Montessori Express Pre-school.
• Assure proper care and maintenance of the facilities being used in the Express program.
• Supervise all children who are enrolled in the Express program.
• Assist the Express site director or Infant/Toddler Lead in the development of program and activities.
• Maintain records as required.
• Carry out appropriate and positive discipline as established by the program coordinator.
• Perform other such duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability and aptitude to perform the responsibilities listed.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience and ability in working with elementary students.
• Experience in school setting or equivalent youth program preferred.
• Education in child development or related field desirable.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in basic communication skills.
• CPR certificate, first aid card, and food handler's permit required upon hiring.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse group of students, teachers, parents, and administrators while maintaining confidentiality.
• Relates positively to youth and adults of varying socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Physical ability to walk with students on field trips, or chase after students, when necessary, in order to maintain safety of students. Ability to lift 30 pounds.
• Willingness to assist students with personal hygiene in accidental or emergency situations when necessary.

Additional Information

• Work Schedule- Days and hours (listed above) are subject to change depending on program and district needs.

• Stipends, Leave Accruals and Holidays- Stipends, leaves and paid holidays are in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement Collective Bargaining Agreements as negotiated.

• Benefits Highlights:

• The School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Programadministers health insurance and other benefits for employees of Washington's school districts who are in benefit eligible positions (at least half-time/20 hours per week in a regular position).

• Multiple medical plans offered from various providers such as Kaiser Permanente WA, Premera Blue Cross, and the Uniform Medical Plan (for example) to fit your needs for varying cost and care options. Vision and Dental plan options, as well as standard Life and AD&D insurance are offered at no cost to the employee. The SEBB program also offers additional employee paid benefits like Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), supplemental Life and AD&D, Long-Term Disability insurance, and Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA).

• Benefit eligible Spokane Public Schools employees and their dependent family members have access to free, confidential counseling, consultation and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program.

• School District Employees participate in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) public pension plan. Employees can choose from a lifetime retirement pension plan or a hybrid pension and investment plan that contributes between 5% and 15% of wages to retirement. When employees meet plan requirements and retire, they are guaranteed a monthly benefit for the rest of their life from the employer-funded pension.

• Employees can also participate in voluntary savings programs to increase retirement savings such as the DRS Deferred Compensation Program or by participating in a 403(b) retirement plan through the District's plan manager, OMNI.

• See more about employee benefits at https://www.spokaneschools.org/page/salaries-and-benefits

• A fingerprint background check is required for all prospective employees

Spokane Public Schools complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate in the admission, treatment, employment, or access to its programs or activities on the basis of age, sex, marital status, race, color, creed, national origin, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, to the use of a trained guide or service animal by a person with a disability, sexual orientation including gender expression or gender identity, or honorably discharged veteran or military status. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district's Title IX/Staff Civil Rights Officer, ADA Officer, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer and/or 504 Compliance Officer.

The following Civil Rights Compliance Coordinators have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

• Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator: Jodi Harmon, JodiH@spokaneschools.org 509-354-7344
• Section 504 Coordinator: Melanie Smith, MelanieSm@spokaneschools.org 509-354-7284

Other district contacts:

• ADA Officer: Stephanie Busch, StephanieB@spokaneschools.org 509.354.5993
• Affirmative Action Officer: Jodi Harmon, JodiH@spokaneschools.org 509-354-7344
• Equal Opportunity Officer: Jodi Harmon, JodiH@spokaneschools.org 509-354-7344
• Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer: Melanie Smith, MelanieSm@spokaneschools.org 509-354-7284

Address: 200 N Bernard Street, Spokane 99201-0282

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