Who We Are:

Mission:

Core Values:

1. Put students first;
2. Demand success;
3. Invest deeply in relationships;
4. Do whats right;
5. Prove education changes lives;
6. Find joy.

Our Students and Results:

• 94% of our students are African-American and 72% are economically disadvantaged;
• Over 80% of our students will be first in their family to go to college;
• DECA is committed to providing a rigorous and engaging academic curriculum;
• Our campuses foster an awareness of social justice issues;
• Strong community partnerships are at the core of our success;
• DECA alumni graduate from college at a rate nearly 5 times the national average for first generation college students and on par with their suburban counterparts.

• Are developing and practicing cultural competence in their teaching teamwork and leadership;
• Build relationships with students families colleagues and community;
• Provide seek and act on feedback;
• Live our Core Values.

• ValidOhio Educational Aide/Student Monitor Permit;
• Must have completed at least one year of college and have plans to complete the college degree;
• Exhibit positive behavior and attitude; model a mature and professional demeanor;
• Possess excellent written and verbal skills;
• Strong appreciation and understanding of individual cultural history and the willingness to be open and respectful of other cultures;
• Maintain or have graduated with a 3.0 GPA;
• Effective interpersonal skills with children and adults;
• Ability to motivate others and work as part of an intergenerational team;
• Sound classroom management skills;
• Ability to improvise and work through uncertainties;
• Collegiality and an eagerness to participate in student-centered school activities are essential;
• Entrepreneurial spirit;
• Excellent problemsolving skills

• Supervise and maintain safety of students at all times;
• Set up manage and break down classroom space according to standards developed by CDF;
• Engage a maximum of 10 students per class in the Integrated Reading Curriculum as outlined in the guide provided by CDF;
• Attend all required trainings;
• Maintain the safety of all students at the site;
• Serve as Harambee leaders afternoon activity facilitators and field trip chaperones;
• Collaborate with other staff to establish and maintain a supportive and structured environment for the students entrusted in their care;
• Report any issues or concerns regarding students in the program to the Site Coordinator;
• Implement the CDF Freedom Schools Integrated Reading Curriculum with fidelity;
• Serve as positive role model for students;
• Develop meaningful appropriate relationships with each student and his/her parent/guardian;
• Celebrate student accomplishments;
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Project Director and/or Site Coordinator; and
• Strives to continually improve professional competence.

• Training & Camp Dates: June 2 - July 25
• 7:30AM-4:00PM Monday through Friday
• Salary: $4000

• School activity center outdoor play areas;
• Retreat/field sites; and
• Other environments as deemed necessary/appropriate.

• While performing the duties of his/her job the employee is regularly required to stand walk sit talk and/or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms stoop kneel crouch or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/ormove up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required for this position include closevision distance vision and depth perception.

• The noise level in this work environment is quiet to loud depending on the activity andlocation.
• Working conditions for this job include (1) possible exposure to blood bodily fluids and tissue;and (2) occasional operation of a motor vehicle to transport students.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of thoseemployee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.