Safe Harbor - Before School Care Assistant

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 HarborI.N.S.P.I.R.E.S.

Safe Harbor provides an educational environment that isINCLUSIVEengaging holistic andculturally responsive. ThroughNETWORKINGwith local state-wide and national agenciesand organizations Safe Harbor nurtures partnerships that expand the enrichment opportunities of Michigan City students. Staff members provide emotional and developmentalSUPPORTto students and families through their commitment to social-emotional development resulting in thePERSONAL GROWTHof each student served. As a leader inINNOVATIVEenrichment programming Safe Harbor is dedicated to providing ongoing professional development for staff members. CollaborativeRELATIONSHIPSbetween the program staff community partners and day school staff result in a dynamicEDUCATIONALexperience incorporating real-worldcontext with conceptual learning. Safe Harbor ensuresSAFETYfor students and peace of mindfor families while providing top-tier experiential and enrichment opportunities in the afterschoolhours/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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with

disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The position requires frequent changes in sitting standing and walking throughout the day. The employee may also need to do frequent bending and/or kneeling. The employee must frequently speak and hear as well as utilize the telephone and computer. The position requires lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds such as boxes of files or office supplies at times for short distances. This position requires prolonged periods of computer work including data entry and keyboarding. Manual dexterity and the ability to use office equipment including keyboards printers and copiers are essential. Good vision with or without correction is required for reading documents and computer screens. The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing is also a key component of the role.

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 Corporations employment opportunities programs and/or activities or if initially occurring off Corporation grounds or outside the Corporations employment opportunities programs and activities affecting the Corporations environment. For further information clarification or complaint please contact the MCAS School Administration 408 S. Carroll Avenue Michigan City Indiana 46360 at for Title IX (gender equity related issues); or Special Education Director 408 S. Carroll Avenue Michigan City Indiana 46360 at 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 .