Location: MCAS Elementary Schools (Coolspring, Edgewood, Joy, Knapp, Lake Hills, Marsh)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 Harbor I.N.S.P.I.R.E.S. Safe Harbor provides an educational environment that is INCLUSIVE, engaging, holistic, and culturally responsive. Through NETWORKING with local, statewide, and national agencies and organizations, Safe Harbor nurtures partnerships that expand the enrichment opportunities of Michigan City students. Staff members provide emotional and developmental SUPPORT to students and families through their commitment to social-emotional development, resulting in the PERSONAL GROWTH of each student served. As a leader in INNOVATIVE enrichment programming, Safe Harbor is dedicated to providing ongoing professional development for staff members. Collaborative RELATIONSHIPS between the program staff, community partners, and day school staff result in a dynamic EDUCATIONAL experience incorporating real world context with conceptual learning. Safe Harbor ensures SAFETY for students and peace of mind for families while providing top tier experiential and enrichment opportunities in the afterschool hours/out of school time hours.Immediate Supervisor: Program ManagerSpecific Duties
- Learn enrichment curriculum as needed.
- Prepare curriculum and materials needed to lead enrichment sessions.
- When needed, assist with homework sessions prior to enrichment.
- Lead student groups in Math, Lit, Science, or Fitness Enrichment.
- Monitor student behavior and engagement during enrichment sessions.
- Share a schedule of enrichment to be presented at each session with site coordinators.
- Communicate with site coordinators regarding student group grade levels.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED, Associates Degree preferred.
- Reliable transportation.
- Excellent attendance record in previous employment.
- Criminal background check as required by MCAS.
- Previous experience working with children is a necessity.
Professional Standards
- Respect students and staff.
- Respect the 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).
- Effective communication skills.
Salary and BenefitsPayment Type: Hourly, no benefits per grant cycleThe 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 Corporation's employment opportunities, programs, and/or activities, or, if initially occurring off Corporation grounds or outside the Corporation's employment opportunities, programs and activities, affecting the Corporation's environment. For further information, clarification, or complaint, please contact the MCAS School Administration, 408 S. Carroll Avenue, Michigan City, Indiana 46360 at (219) ###-#### for Title IX (gender equity related issues); or Special Education Director , 408 S. Carroll Avenue, Michigan City, Indiana 46360 at (219) ###-#### 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. Barbara Eason-Watkins, 408 S. Carroll Ave., Michigan City, Indiana 46360 at (219) ###-####.