Support Staff - Benzonia Michigan

Company: SEEDS Ecology & Education Centers
Location: Benzonia, Michigan
Posted On: 04/23/2024

The vibrant staff of SEEDS Ecology & Education Centers provide the energy that drives our mission to implement local solutions to global issues at the intersection of ecology, education, and design! Our team members make a difference every day, whether it is teaching a classroom of elementary students about recycling, supporting local farmers markets, leading a crew of local youth to build a boardwalk, or quantifying data to enable a city to reach resiliency goals.

SEEDS Ecology & Education Centers is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, disability, familial status, or marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.



EcoSchool Support Staff


Summary

The After School Support Staff member works closely with youth. They will deliver support to the Site Coordinator and other team members to provide nutrition, enrichment, and academic and emotional support to youth.



Essential Job Duties



Prepare and conduct, and/or support, high-quality lessons that align with grant objectives and provide academic and social enrichment to students


Maintain a clean, tidy and safe learning environment for students on a daily basis


Comply with DHS/LARA after school work place requirements


Establish and maintain excellent work relationships with Site Coordinator, fellow site staff members, school staff, students, and student families


Complete all required professional development on a timely basis


Provide relevant student information to Site Coordinator and Site Team, meeting predetermined deadlines


Attend EcoSchool Circle group meetings, as required


Increase the capacity of SEEDS to better serve students, families, schools and the community at large through resource procurement and communications





Other Responsibilities



Communicate with, and solicit assistance from other SEEDS team members to complete responsibilities, as needed


All other duties as assigned





Position Information



School year work hours: 4 days per week, 3-4 hours per day


Summer 6-week program work hours: 4 days per week, 6-7 hours per day


Some variations, site specific needs





Physical Requirements



Ability to stand for up to 3 hours at a time


Ability to hike on uneven terrain for up to 3 hours


Ability to lift up to 30 lbs


Ability to walk up and down stairs regularly


Ability to stoop, kneel, and pick up items from the floor to a standing position











Ability/willingness to spend up to an hour outdoors in summer and winter temperatures and weather conditions


Ability to hear sounds and recognize difference between them


Ability to run short periods of time


Must be able to easily get up and down off of the floor





Required Skills



Ability to work well with youth


Self-motivated/independent worker


Ability to effectively communicate


Organized


Ability to understand DHS/LARA and Michigan Department of Education program standards and requirements





Qualifications



18 years old, minimum age


Must be able to pass all required background checks


Have, or willing to obtain, CPR/1st Aid Certification


TB test required for all staff members working 4 or more hours per week


Must meet all DHS qualifications as stated in the Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers booklet







While this position description describes the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position, it is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. All positions at SEEDS may require duties outside of normal responsibilities, as needed.






Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At SEEDS we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.


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