To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were written out in this job description.
GRPS MISSION
Our mission is to ensure that all students are educated self-directed and productive members of society.
Summer LOOP Activity Leader
Department: Community and Student Affairs Unit
Program Dates: 6826 - 72326
No School: 61826
Schedule: 5 hours per day, 20 hours per week, 730AM-1230PM
JOB SUMMARY
The Activity Leader will assist the Site Coordinator in the planning, developing, and implementing of classroom activities for after-school programs at local schools. This position requires face-to-face leadership in this program and may involve early morning responsibilities.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position.
• Regular on-time and in-person attendance is an essential function of this job. • Other essential functions may include but are not limited to the following: • Program Management Responsibilities • Assist in developing and leading daily lesson plans • Participate and assist in daily classroom activities • Provide weekly lesson plans to the Site Coordinator • Provide each participants parent with information on individual activities daily • Prepare materials for daily activities • Maintain records of attendance, arrival times, and departure times • Always maintain supervision of scholars • Attend all meetings, trainings, and program planning sessions scheduled and/or specified by the Office of Extended Learning (OEL) • Maintains a safe environment • Enforces all rules, regulations, policies, and procedures • Uses positive behavior interventions supports (SEL) methods, recommend, or initiate other measures to correct behavior
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education and Experience:
• High school diploma or equivalent • 1-year childcare or youth-related experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience • Be at least 18 years of age
Prior to working with students in a structured program setting, must complete LARA PA116 mandated requirements.
Comprehensive Childcare Background Check (CCBC), including fingerprinting by LARA-approved agencies.
Obtain CCBC eligibility to work in a licensed childcare facility.
Complete MiRegistry Health and Safety Online Course 1 and Health and Safety Online Course 2.
Obtain First Aid Certification and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) by LARA-approved agencies and submit ARCAHA certificate card to the Office of Extended Learning upon completion.
Negative TB Test verification of TB status is required.
Valid state-issued ID.
Fingerprinting required by the hiring agency.
Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry Check.
Ability to interact with people of all ethnic backgrounds, ages, and lifestyles.
Ability and desire to work with elementary and/or middle school children.
Working knowledge of computers.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Supervisory experience • Knowledge, skills, and abilities: • Excellent communication skills • Strong organizational and planning skills • Strong collaborative and team-building skills, ability to work as part of a team • Ability to coordinate volunteer and program-delivery efforts • Human relations skills, including the ability to work with a diverse group of students, parents, administrators, teachers, volunteers, and community members • Creative problem-solving skills • Knowledge of youth development and developmental assets • Good computer skills, including email, word processing, spreadsheet software, etc. • Reliable transportation
ADA REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• Stands and/or walks during most of the working day. • Turns, stoops, climbs, bends, pushes, pulls, reaches for, and carries materials and equipment in the performance of tasks. • Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds. • Must be able to work outside for extended periods up to the entire eight-hour shift in all weather conditions. • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud to moderate. • Work is performed indoors, although there will be required outdoor activities. • The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being, and work output of students.
MENTAL FUNCTIONS
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to compare, analyze, communicate both orally and in writing in the English language, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile, and negotiate.
NON-DISCRIMINATION
The Grand Rapids Public Schools will not discriminate against any person based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and expression, height, weight, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran, or military status.
Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations Assistance with the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department at 616-819-2022 or humanresourcesgrps.org.