Hornet Central Assistant - Part-Time (9-Month)

Edina Public Schools Job Description

Hornet Central Assistant

Updated August 2023

Reports to: Community Involvement Program Coordinator and Youth Development Supervisors

Purpose of Position: Assists the Coordinator and Supervisors in the logistics and daily implementation of the Hornet Central early arrival program at each middle school, and utilizes best practices in healthy youth development to support students participating in these programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Supervises students who arrive up to one hour before school start time. Coordinates closely with Community Ed team and building administrative team on logistics including rosters and attendance. Helps maintain a healthy, safe environment for students. Connects with students and promotes a culture of belonging. Helps integrate all students into group and program activities. Collaborates with Community Ed team and building administrative team on organizing events, opportunities and experiences consistent with healthy youth development practices. Encourages students to develop skills, widen interests, explore a sense of identity and consider potential career pathways. Promotes students ' social, cognitive, and emotional development. Provides positive, proactive communication between students, Community Ed team, Student Services team and building administrative team to whole -child education. Helps maintain accurate, timely student records. Documents anecdotal information on children 's behavior when requested by program leaders.

Required Qualifications: Proven ability to relate well to students and adults. Desire to work in a team setting and build a school culture of belonging and curiosity. Demonstrated skills in problem solving and taking effective actions in complex situations.

Preferred Qualifications: Fluent in Spanish or Somali First Aid/CPR (training can be provided)