Job Description:

Job Category
CLASSIFIED

Employee Type
Classified 9-Month

Terms of Employment: M-F, nine (9) months, academic school year of the students enrolled.

Elementary School Hours: 11:00 am – 5:30 pm, M-F

Education: Must have a degree in education or a related field, with a preference to applicants with a North Dakota teaching license.

Qualifications: Must be CPR and First Aid Certified or willing to obtain upon hire.
                         
Job Goal: Help provide a high-quality, safe, and educational program for children after school.

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:
Be able to plan lessons that are aligned with the Common Core Standards while selecting appropriate materials and resources that meet the abilities of all participating students.
Provide lesson plans to support staff to help implement in the Encore program.
Use positive techniques to guide student behavior.
Communicate with parents and guardians.
Work closely with appropriate school day personnel to address issues with student learning.
Establish working relationships that demonstrate integrity, confidentiality, respect, fairness, and trust.
Have awareness and show sensitivity to the social, cultural, and language backgrounds of all families.
Ensure student safety by practicing lockdown and fire drills.
Create monthly parent newsletters and plan monthly parent night activities.
Plan monthly staff meetings with support staff.
Orientate, train, and supervise support staff and provide written evaluation biannually.

Skills Required:
Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively with families and school day personnel.
Must be self-directed and highly motivated.
Knowledge of computer systems such as Microsoft Suite, database software, and basic office equipment.
Knowledge and willingness to follow grant guidelines.
Ability to follow directions, work with a team, solve problems, and exercise good judgment under stressful situations.

Work Environment and Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; occasionally walk and stand. The ability to hear and see in order to communicate effectively as well as communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties; Maintain mental capacity, allowing for effective interaction and communication with others.  

Evaluation:  Annual written evaluation by the supervisor.

Base Pay
$25.03 - $31.07 / Hour