Type: Part-time
County: Santa Clara
Agency: Union School District
Agency Description:
Agency Description: The mission of the Union School District is to enrich the community through learning. We are dedicated to children: to involve the community; to anticipate challenges; to take advantage of opportunities; and, to guarantee vital skills for all our children to pursue lifelong learning and become productive citizens.
Company website: http://unionsd.org
Job Description
The Site Lead, Middle School Extended Care is a classified level position under the general direction of the Extended Care District Supervisor or designee. The Site Lead position requires the ability to lead both staff and students effectively. The Site Lead will develop and implement recreational and enrichment opportunities for children. 25 hours per week (12:30pm-6:00pm M-F) starting August 15th (or sooner) Pay is based on the classified pay scale as negotiated in the collective bargaining agreement. Starting range is $33.23/hr-$38.11/hr per the 21-22 pay scale.
Job Responsibilities and Qualifications:
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: Develop and implement a balance of student enrichment activities that extend the school day through STEAM based activities, sports, arts and crafts, music, drama, homework assistance, and small group tutoring. Provide positive leadership, and on-going coaching/mentoring to site Activity Leaders and volunteers. Build relationships and work collaboratively with site principal, staff, students, parents and community-based organizations. Perform administrative and general clerical duties related to the program throughout the year; these include: accounting for site attendance, monthly billing, and maintaining adequate records. Be the point-of-contact service person for parents (program inquiry, tuition, concerns). Lead site during hours of operation, including school in-service days, and district vacation days. Communicate with parents regarding site schedules, special activities and other pertinent information through various means, including newsletters and website. Promote the Extended Care program at school site events. Maintain a site budget. Train staff and students on emergency preparations, operations, and procedures, and implementation of a positive behavior intervention system. Develop and maintain staffing schedules throughout the year. Establish a climate of respect for each child as an individual. Maintain a clean, safe, healthy, and orderly learning environment including indoor and outdoor areas. Follow health and safety standards for food handling, hand washing, and universal precautions with exposure to blood. Interact daily with children. Work closely with parents to promote an understanding of their child’s progress. Maintain sign-in/out sheets accurately at all times. Perform other related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Required Certification, Education and Experience: Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Education: Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Education, Recreation, Human Services or other related fields Twelve College units in Early Childhood Education preferred College-level classes in administration or management preferred Experience: Three years working in child-care programs desired Three years of successful coordinating projects and supervising preferred Experience in working with diverse student populations Knowledge of: Techniques and activities used to develop and implement enrichment and recreation opportunities for school-age children; strategies and methods used to motivate and engage children; managerial skills such as communication, scheduling, supply ordering. Ability to: Understand and independently carry out oral and written instructions; communicate effectively in both oral and written form; organize and prioritize workload; exercise good judgment and due caution in the performance of assigned duties; analyze situations and make decisions on procedural matters; work effectively under stress; create and maintain a caring respectful environment for children; to establish and sustain effective work relationships with others; provide direct support to children in recreation and learning experiences; participate in formal and informal communication with parent/caregiver regarding children’s behavior, development and progress. Personal Characteristics: The District is seeking a candidate who is sensitive to diverse viewpoints and experiences; who has the ability to inspire trust, confidence and enthusiasm, and is willing to take risks to achieve excellence; who has a sense of humor; who has exemplified the highest professional and ethical standards and behavior; and one who is a consensus-builder and team player.
How To Apply
Application Instructions: To apply, please email the following to Andra Feldman at feldmana@unionsd.org: Letter of Introduction, Updated Resume including professional references, 2-3 Letters of Recommendation Applicants will be contacted for interviews once application materials are received. Position will remain open until filled.
Application Deadline: 8/13/2022
Name of Contact: Andra Feldman
Contact email address: feldmana@unionsd.org