Safe Harbor - Before School Care Assistant

KNAPP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; Michigan City (IN); On-site; USD 14,774 - 21,042; Part time

Job summary

A community education organization in Michigan City is seeking a part-time Before School Care Assistant to oversee students in a safe and engaging environment. Responsibilities include monitoring student behavior, providing activities such as games and storytime, and maintaining communication logs. A High School diploma or GED and experience working with children are required. This role offers an hourly wage of $13 per hour and no additional benefits.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Previous experience working with children is a necessity.
• Annual TB test and criminal background check required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and sign-in students for AM Safe Harbor.
• Supervise student behavior in activity areas.
• Provide staff-supervised activities for students.

Skills

Excellent attendance record

Experience working with children

Effective communication

Classroom management

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Safe Harbor - Before School Care Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5432493

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 06, 2025 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Immediate Supervisor: Site Coordinator

Organization Description: Safe Harbor is an out-of-school time enrichment program that inspires excellence in the leadership and academic skills of students through collaboration with families, school officials, and community partners. Safe Harbor I.N.S.P.I.R.E.S.

Safe Harbor provides an educational environment that is INCLUSIVE, engaging, holistic, and culturally responsive. Through NETWORKING with local, state-wide, and national agencies and organizations, Safe Harbor nurtures partnerships that expand the enrichment opportunities of Michigan City students. Staff members provide emotional and developmental SUPPORT to students and families through their commitment to social-emotional development, resulting in the PERSONAL GROWTH of each student served. As a leader in INNOVATIVE enrichment programming, Safe Harbor is dedicated to providing ongoing professional development for staff members. Collaborative RELATIONSHIPS between the program staff, community partners, and day school staff result in a dynamic EDUCATIONAL experience incorporating real‑world context with conceptual learning. Safe Harbor ensures SAFETY for students and peace of mind for families while providing top‑tier experiential and enrichment opportunities in the afterschool hours/out‑of‑school time hours.

Specific Duties

• Monitor and open door; sign‑in students for AM Safe Harbor and record AM census (these duties are not to be assigned to students).
• Monitor the student behavior in activity areas, hallways, bathrooms, etc.
• Supervise bathroom breaks.
• Provide staff‑supervised activities such as games, Storytime, coloring, cartoons, small projects, and youth appropriate TV viewing (G‑rated).
• Provide recreation activities in the gym, if available or outside if weather permits and appropriate staffing is available.
• Make proper use of Disciplinary Referral forms when necessary.
• Follow proper procedures for accepting payments when required (any issues regarding payments are the responsibility of the Site Coordinator).
• Maintain communication log for the Safe Harbor Coordinator i.e. special notes about student issues that affect school day or after schools such as toileting accidents, parent communication issues, a sick child, AM needs, and supplies. If there are pressing issues that will affect day school contact the Site Coordinator / Safe Harbor Administration immediately.

Professional Standards

• Respect students and staff.
• Respect confidentiality of school personnel, students, and their families.
• Display enthusiasm for the learning process.
• Work with other staff as a team.
• No cell phone use (unless in the case of an emergency).
• Communicate effectively with building personnel & parents.

Basic Responsibilities

• Exhibit an understanding of Safe Harbor procedures and goals.
• Maintain an inviting, safe, orderly environment.
• Be responsible for classroom management and student discipline.
• Be responsible for the maintenance of the program area.
• Know emergency procedures.

Education and Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• Reliable transportation.
• Excellent attendance record in previous employment.
• Annual TB test and criminal background check, drug test, CPR/First Aid, Abuse Training.
• Previous experience working with children is a necessity.

Salary and Benefits

Payment Type: Hourly, no benefits per grant cycle

The Michigan City Area Schools does not discriminate on the basis of the Protected Classes of race, color, national origin, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation, and gender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, or genetic information, which are classes protected by Federal and/or State law (collectively, "Protected Classes"). This includes the Corporation's employment opportunities, programs, and/or activities, or, if initially occurring off Corporation grounds or outside the Corporation's employment opportunities, programs and activities, affecting the Corporation's environment. For further information, clarification, or complaint, please contact the MCAS School Administration, 408 S. Carroll Avenue, Michigan City, Indiana 46360 at [phone] for Title IX (gender equity related issues); or Special Education Director , 408 S. Carroll Avenue, Michigan City, Indiana 46360 at [phone] for Section 504 (non‑discrimination/ disability issues and Americans with Disabilities). Any other information concerning the above policies may be obtained by contacting the Superintendent, Dr. Wendel McCollum, 408 S. Carroll Ave., Michigan City, Indiana 46360 at [phone].

Position Type: Part‑Time

Salary: $13 Per Hour

Contact Information

• Sarah Painter
• 408 South Carroll Avenue
• Michigan City, Indiana 46360
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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