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The Organization

For over 55 years, Urban Community School (UCS) has served Cleveland's children by providing an individualized, innovative, and challenging education. Rooted in the Ursuline Sisters' tradition of faith, character, and educational excellence, UCS engages our faculty, families, and community partners in the successful whole child development of students. Serving nearly 800 children from 6 weeks old through 8th grade, the school uses restorative practices and conscious discipline to foster growth and community. Accredited by the Independent School Association of the Central States (ISACS), UCS enrolls a student body in which seventy-six percent of families are economically disadvantaged. 

Our growing 15-acre campus in the Ohio City neighborhood is home to a vibrant mix of facilities and partners. The Roundstone Athletic Center features the Glick Family Fieldhouse and the Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame and Museum. The campus also hosts The MetroHealth System, House of Champions, Urban Squash Cleveland, USA Lacrosse, Re:Source Cleveland, and Facing History and Ourselves. Outdoor spaces include Doyle Field, a new Little League field, along with a sports mini-pitch, basketball court, lacrosse field, three playgrounds, and learning garden. 

UCS is a recipient of the 2026 and 2022 Top Workplace Award from The Plain Dealer, which is based solely on employee feedback. UCS has also been recognized as one of Cleveland's City Champions by The Plain Dealer, a National Green Ribbon School for Environmental Practices and Learning Model, and a School of Excellence by the Cleveland Foundation and The George Gund Foundation.

Responsibilities

• Build a strong sense of community and culture aligned to the mission, vision, and values of Urban Community School for a small group of students.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to plan and coordinate daily programming that is educational and recreational.
• Lead and support students as they participate in age-appropriate activities.
• Actively supervise students to ensure student safety at all times.
• Communicate with parents/caregivers, staff members, and administration regarding the student experience and regularly share updates with families to keep them informed and celebrate student success.
• Develop routines, systems, and procedures to support student safety and a positive environment.
• Update all records accurately and completely as needed and as required by laws and school regulations.
• Use restorative practices and conscious discipline framework to support student development.
• Participate in training programs as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Competencies

• Accountability and Dependability: Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work, and achieves results with little detailed oversight. Resourceful with ability to work independently. Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Adaptability and Flexibility: Adapts to changing school and student needs, conditions, and responsibilities. Is open to different and new ways of doing things. Able to work well under time demands and to perform multiple tasks.
• Collaboration: Works well in teams and with others in ways that promote goals and collective objectives. Service-oriented with ability to effectively interact with students, staff and administrators. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Initiative: Recognizes situations that warrant initiative and moves forward without hesitation; reasonably resolves issues, problems, or situations. Willing to participate in skills enhancement and professional development. 
• Student Focus: Builds and maintains student service and success; provides excellent service to students. Ability to work with confidential information and maintain student confidentiality.

Education and Experience 

• High school diploma or equivalent required. 
• Previous experience working with Pre-K - 8th grade students strongly preferred. 
• Proficiency in Restorative Practices and Conscience Discipline preferred.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Prolonged periods of standing. 
• Must be able to walk significant distances and climb stairs throughout the day as the campus is situated on several acres with 2 buildings, ranging from single story to two stories, along with 5 campus partner facilities. 
• FBI/BCI background check required. 

Compensation and Benefits

• $17.74 per hour 
• Casual work attire (denim and UCS spirit wear are welcomed)
• On-site fitness center for faculty and staff
• Financial and retirement advising at no cost to employees  
• Opportunities for discounts on home, rental and auto-insurance

Additional Information

• Reports to (direct): Director of Before & After Care Program 
• Reports to (indirect): Director of Enrichment Programming & Chief Academic Officer 
• Hours: Part-Time / 3:00 - 5:30pm (M, T, W, & F); 2:30 - 5:30pm (Th)

Urban Community School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Urban Community School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Urban Community School complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.