Safe Harbor - Elementary Homework & Activities Assistant (2025-26 school year)

Michigan, IN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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

Assist in preparation and monitoring of daily snack distribution and enrichment programming.
Assist with sign-in of students for Safe Harbor and specific enrichment sessions.
Walk students to and from enrichment sessions.
Monitor student behavior
Supervise restroom breaks
Meet with teachers and Site Coordinator regularly to track student homework progress etc.
Keep parents/guardians informed of student homework progress and improvements.
Complete other tasks as requested by the Site Coordinator
Become familiar with on-line resources for academic enrichment and how to access them
Become familiar with Safe Harbor Enrichment curriculums
Lead enrichment sessions as outlined by the Program Coordinator Program Manager and Site Coordinator.
Monitor students while community partners are leading activities.
Make proper use of Disciplinary Referral forms when necessary.
Follow proper procedures for accepting payments when required.

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 expectations as outlined in the staff handbook
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 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 .

Immediate Supervisor:Site CoordinatorOrganization 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.Saf...