ITINERANT EXPRESS ACTIVITY LEADER @ VARIOUS LOCATIONS, 5.33 HRS, CONT.

Spokane Public Schools; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SEBB Benefits

Paid holidays

Vacation & personal days

Job summary

Spokane Public Schools is seeking staff for Express school-age childcare programs in Spokane. The role supports before/after school activities, supervises children, and helps maintain program quality.

Applicants should hold a high school diploma or equivalent, have experience with elementary students, and possess CPR/First Aid and food handler's permits. The position requires interacting with a diverse community of learners and adhering to safeguarding guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with elementary students.
• Experience in school setting or youth program preferred.
• Education in child development or related field desirable.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in basic communication skills.
• CPR, first aid, and food handler's permit required upon hiring.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of students, teachers, parents, and administrators while maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds and walk with students on field trips.
• Willingness to assist students with personal hygiene when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Implement a schedule of activities and events before and after school for school-age children and assist in operating the Infant/Toddler program at Spokane Montessori Express Pre-school.
• Assure proper care and maintenance of the facilities used in the Express program.
• Supervise all children enrolled in the Express program.
• Assist the Express site director or Infant/Toddler Lead in developing program and activities.
• Maintain records as required.
• Carry out appropriate and positive discipline as established by the program coordinator.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

CPR & First Aid

Food Handler Permit

Experience with students

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Diversity awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

As a Spokane Public Schools staff member, you'll uphold our commitment to creating a loving and collaborative learning community where all students belong and thrive. We are looking for team members who embrace differences, have a desire to work with a diverse community of learners, have a heart for the humans they serve, work as a team, grow and reflect through feedback, are lifelong learners and positive problem solvers.

Assist in the operation of Express school-age childcare programs at various program locations as assigned.

• Hours/Day: 5.33
• Continuing Role
• Daily Start/End times: 6:30 am to 8:30 am (9:30 am on Mondays) and 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
• Anticipated Start Date: ASAP
• Benefits--Medical/Dental/Vision through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) are provided for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year.
• Additional benefits may include vacation, sick, personal days, and paid holidays.
• Often, positions have additional pay provisions above what is represented on the salary schedule, all in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreements (if applicable) as negotiated.

Salary: Level 45 on the Express Activity Leader Salary Schedule. Experience increments depend on experience in a Washington Public School or licensed childcare center in the state of Washington. Complete STARS profile required. DOWNLOAD SALARY SCHEDULE

1. Implement a schedule of activities and events before and after school for school-age children and assist in the operation of the Infant/Toddler program at Spokane Montessori Express Pre-school.
2. Assure proper care and maintenance of the facilities being used in the Express program.
3. Supervise all children who are enrolled in the Express program.
4. Assist the Express site director or Infant/Toddler Lead in the development of program and activities.
5. Maintain records as required.
6. Carry out appropriate and positive discipline as established by the program coordinator.
7. Perform other such duties as assigned.

1. Demonstrated ability and aptitude to perform the responsibilities listed.
2. High school diploma or equivalent.
3. Demonstrated experience and ability in working with elementary students.
4. Experience in school setting or equivalent youth program preferred.
5. Education in child development or related field desirable.
6. Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
7. Demonstrated proficiency in basic communication skills.
8. CPR certificate, first aid card, and food handler's permit required upon hiring.
9. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse group of students, teachers, parents, and administrators while maintaining confidentiality.
10. Relates positively to youth and adults of varying socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
11. Physical ability to walk with students on field trips, or chase after students, when necessary, in order to maintain safety of students. Ability to lift 30 pounds.
12. Willingness to assist students with personal hygiene in accidental or emergency situations when necessary.

1. Work Schedule – Days and hours (listed above) are subject to change depending on program and district needs.
2. Stipends, Leave Accruals and Holidays – Stipends, leaves and paid holidays are in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement (Collective Bargaining Agreements) as negotiated.
3. Benefits Highlights:
   

• The School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Program administers health insurance and other benefits for employees of Washington School districts who are in benefit eligible positions (at least half-time/20 hours per week in a regular position).
  1. Multiple medical plans offered from various providers such as Kaiser Permanente WA, Premera Blue Cross, and the Uniform Medical Plan (for example) to fit your needs for varying cost and care options. Vision and Dental plan options, as well as standard Life and AD&D insurance are offered at no cost to the employee. The SEBB program also offers additional employee paid benefits like Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), supplemental Life and AD&D, Long-Term Disability insurance, and Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA).
• Benefit eligible Spokane Public Schools employees and their dependent family members have access to free, confidential counseling, consultation and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program.
• School District Employees participate in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) public pension plan. Employees can choose from a lifetime retirement pension plan or a hybrid pension and investment plan that contributes between 5% and 15% of wages to retirement. When employees meet plan requirements and retire, they are guaranteed a monthly benefit for the rest of their life from the employer-funded pension.
  1. Employees can also participate in voluntary savings programs to increase retirement savings such as the DRS Deferred Compensation Program or by participating in a 403(b)-retirement plan through the district’s plan manager, OMNI.
• See more about employee benefits at https://www.spokaneschools.org/page/salaries-and-benefits

1. A fingerprint background check is required for all prospective employees

Spokane Public Schools complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate in the admission, treatment, employment, or access to its programs or activities on the basis of age, sex, marital status, race, color, creed, national origin, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, to the use of a trained guide or service animal by a person with a disability, sexual orientation including gender expression or gender identity, or honorably discharged veteran or military status. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district’s Title IX/Staff Civil Rights Officer, ADA Officer, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer and/or 504 Compliance Officer.
The following Civil Rights Compliance Coordinators have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

• Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator: Jodi Harmon, [e-mail] 509-354-7344
• Section 504 Coordinator: Rebecca Doughty, [e-mail] 509-354-7284

Other district contacts:

• ADA Officer: Stephanie Busch, [e-mail] 509.354.5993
• Affirmative Action Officer: Jodi Harmon, [e-mail] 509-354-7344
• Equal Opportunity Officer: Jodi Harmon, [e-mail] 509-354-7344
• Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer: Rebecca Doughty, [e-mail] 509-354-7284

Address: 200 N Bernard Street, Spokane 99201-0282
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