Project FOCUS Program Assistant (White Cloud Elementary School)

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SUMMARY: The position is responsible for assisting in the development, implementation and leadership of Project FOCUS (For Our Children’s Ultimate Success) Rural Grit Out-of-School Time programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, although other tasks and duties may be assigned:

• Be thoroughly familiar with the approved grant contract with MDE.
• Assist with implementation of program goals and objectives as established in the grant.
• Assist Site Coordinator with daily programming and administration of the grant.
• Facilitate communication and establish relationships with teachers, principals, parents, and students in the program.
• Assist in the management of recruitment and retention of students.
• Assist with planning and conducting parent and family service events.
• Assist with monitoring program materials, equipment, and purchases needed to implement Project FOCUS activities.
• Collaborate with other Site Coordinators, Assistants and staff regarding programming and implementation.
• Work closely with Site Coordinator to assess the program and staffing needs, including human resource issues.
• Assist in maintaining all staff and student attendance and reenrollment records and insure that all records are up to date in the statewide evaluation system (EZ Reports and YPQA).
• Be knowledgeable of security plans and active involvement in emergency procedures, crisis prevention plans, and student disciplinary policies.
• Utilize appropriate technology including Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Publisher, etc.
• Attend all mandatory meetings, conferences and trainings.
• Travel to various sites to assist with programming as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.

SUPERVISORY REPONSIBILITIES: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

SCHEDULE: This position is 12-18 hours per week as determined by Program Director, 32 weeks during the school year and 24 hours per week for 6 weeks in the summer.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 18 years or older
• High school diploma, experience in child development, education or teaching
• Associates Degree preferred
• Good organizational skills and initiative
• Experience working with children and/or after-school programs
• Ability to implement quality, age appropriate programs
• Must meet minimum requirements for licensing as defined in the Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers, December 2014.

EOE

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

• After school
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person