Environmental Program Assistant Jobs in Duluth, MN

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Kids Corner Program Assistant

Position Overview
This position supports the Coordinator and Program Manager in creating a safe, engaging environment for children in kindergarten through 4th grade. This role involves supervising activities, promoting positive behavior, and assisting with daily operations during out-of-school hours.
Position Purpose
The purpose of this position is to provide a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for children by assisting with program operations, engaging in activities, and ensuring adherence to policies and procedures. This position is considered non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Primary Responsibilities
Duties of this job include, but are not limited to: 

• Supervise and engage with children in kindergarten through 4th grade during out-of-school hours, including before and after school and on non-school days.
• Actively participate in and facilitate daily activities, ensuring all children are engaged and included.
• Promote positive behavior by encouraging cooperation, sharing, manners, and constructive use of time.
• Maintain an accurate count of children in the group and ensure their safety at all times.
• Supervise high school staff and provide guidance as needed.
• Develop and implement a variety of activities for children during each shift.
• Monitor and support children who may need extra encouragement to participate in group activities.
• Complete and process accident and head injury reports, notifying parents of significant injuries in a timely manner.
• Enforce discipline in accordance with Kids Corner policies.
• Prepare and serve snacks, ensuring proper cleanup afterward.
• Assist with student transitions, including retrieving children from classrooms and riding the bus when necessary.

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities and is not meant to be inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Qualifications
Experience in supervising staff, excellent rapport with children and parents, ability to uphold policies and procedures in absence of the coordinator and program manager, excellent communication and customer relation skills, time management, planning and organization skills.
Licensing Requirements
No licensure is required for this position.
Salary and Benefits
The starting pay for this position is between $16.89 - $21.79 and is based on school board approved pay scale.  Your initial placement is dependent on your qualifications (education and years of relevant experience).
We are proud to offer a wide array of benefits to our employees, including retirement contributions. You will/may also be eligible for paid sick leave, personal days, vacation days based on hours worked.
How to Apply
Position will remain open until filled.
Individuals who wish to be considered for this position must apply online at http://www.applitrack.com/isd94/onlineapp.
Only qualified individuals will be considered for an interview.
For any inquiries or questions regarding the position, please contact Abbie Burley, Program Coordinator, at aburley@isd94.org or 219-879-0929.

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Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications outlined in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and know that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.