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Saginaw Public School District Before / After the Bell in Saginaw, Michigan
GENERAL SUMMARY: Saginaw Public Schools Before the Bell/After the Bell employees are responsible for assisting in before school/after school programs in any manner that is requested by the Program Director to help assure a quality program. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Learn all aspects of the program, which includes recruitment, planning, and evaluation
- Assist in preparation and monitoring of daily snacks
- Assist with sign in/out for students attending the before and after school programs
- Make every effort to develop positive, professional and constructive relationships with children, parents and the local school community
- Attend meetings and training sessions as directed
- Plan and implement a series of program sessions for the regular school year
- Communicate and related to children, staff, parents and supervisors in a professional and positive manner
- Assist in planning and implementing daily programs under the direction of the Program Director
Plan and prepare a creative learning environment that fits the needs and interests of the children
Perform other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of age appropriate activities
- Knowledge of basic math, grammar and punctuation
- Knowledge of child development and learning styles
- Skilled in operating classroom equipment
- Ability to schedule activities and collate data
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to work with constant interruptions
- Ability to understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions
- Ability to communicate effectively 10. Ability to work in a multi-cultural, urban setting and develop a rapport with students, staff, parents and the school community
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Previous experience working with middle/high school aged students preferred
- Previous experience coordinating or facilitating programs preferred