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Office of Family and Community Partnerships: Tree House Group Leader

Employer
Windsor Public Schools
Location
Windsor, CT, US
Salary
Competitive

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Position Type:
Family Resource Center/Before/After School Program Staff

  • Date Posted:
    8/30/2022

  • Location:
    District-wide

  • Purpose of Position
    Our School-Based TreeHouse Before Care and After School Program will support our WPS students with intentional academic enrichment and recreational programming. The TreeHouse Group Leader will provide academic enrichments in a disguised learning atmosphere, be responsive to the social emotional needs of students and loves to have fun. The Group Leader for The Tree House program shall add value and implement age appropriate and safe programming for all students enrolled.
    Responsibilities:
    • Arrive on-time and report to a your designated supervisor upon arrival and departure
      Implement enrichment and recreational activities as assigned to you by your direct supervisor
      Plan recreational activities as well as fun fridays
      Maintain a firm, yet safe and positive environment for students
      Be responsible for student groups, as assigned
      Care and properly store of all equipment and supplies
      Set a good example by respecting rules, showing respect and dressing appropriately
      Plan, attend and assist with special events
      Assist with cleaning of classroom space, bathrooms and school grounds
      Attend all staff meetings including brief/debrief and meetings held once a month for 1 hour and trainings
      Perform other duties as designated by the Program Leader

    Qualifications/Requirements:
    • Must be at least 17 years of age
      Must have experience working with children or passion to work with children
      Good verbal communication skills
      Education: High School Diploma Preferred and/or Courses in Child Development/Early Childhood Education

    Physical Requirements:
    • Ability to visibly observe children.
    • Ability to stand for an extended period of time.
    • Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and transport equipment from one location to another.
    • Ability to demonstrate and lead activities.
    • Ability to communicate with parents and children effectively.
    • Ability to hear distress signals even when distracted by noise and activity.
    • Ability to reason, solve problems and make sound decisions even when distracted by noise and activity.
    • Ability to work in a variety of environments, specifically those subject to extreme heat and humidity.
    • Observe and promote safety and security procedures.
    • Physically and mentally able to respond to emergencies

    Compensation:
    Hourly Wage: $14 - $15 per hour

    Job Type: Permanent

    Work Schedule:
    • Monday to Friday; 6:45am to 8:30am/9am; 2:45pm-6pm (split shift schedule); Saturdays only if trainings are scheduled
    • School Year: August 29 - June 8 (Dependent Upon Snow Make Up Days)
    • The Group Leader shall work up to a maximum of 29 hours per week
    • The workday is a split schedule between 7:00 AM - 8:30am/9am and 3pm/3:25pm - 6:00 PM.
    • 15 minute meetings before and after, daily
    • One-hour staff meetings will be held each month, as assigned by Program Leader
    Program Days & Hours of Operation:
    Monday - Friday, 7am-8:30/9am; 3/3:25pm-6pm
    December & April Break
    School Holidays
    Early Release Days
    Snow Days

    Application process:
    Apply online. www.windsorct.org

    Windsor Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer
    Windsor Public Schools are committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. Windsor Public Schools do not discriminate in any employment practice, education program or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal non-discrimination laws. Windsor Public Schools shall not deny access to or a fair opportunity to meet, or otherwise discriminate against any youth group listed as a patriotic society in Title 36 of the United States Code that wishes to conduct a meeting using school facilities pursuant to Board of Education policy. Windsor Public Schools do not unlawfully discriminate in employment and licensing against qualified persons with a prior criminal conviction. District Title IX Coordinator: Danielle Batchelder, Director of Business Services/Human Resources / 601 Matianuck Avenue, Windsor, CT 06095, 860-687-2000. District 504 Coordinator: Kristina Wieckowski, Director of Pupil & Special Education Services / 601 Matianuck Avenue, Windsor, CT 06095, 860-687-2000.

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