Safe Harbor - Elementary Homework & Activities Assistant

Immediate Supervisor: Site Coordinator

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, state-wide, 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.

Specific Duties

• Assist in preparation and monitoring of daily snack distribution and enrichment programming.
• Assist with sign-in of students for Safe Harbor and specific enrichment sessions.
• Walk students to and from enrichment sessions.
• Monitor student behavior
• Supervise restroom breaks
• Meet with teachers and Site Coordinator regularly to track student homework, progress, etc.
• Keep parents/guardians informed of student homework progress and improvements.
• Complete other tasks as requested by the Site Coordinator
• Become familiar with on-line resources for academic enrichment and how to access them
• Become familiar with Safe Harbor Enrichment curriculums
• Lead enrichment sessions as outlined by the Program Coordinator, Program Manager, and Site Coordinator.
• Monitor students while community partners are leading activities.
• Make proper use of Disciplinary Referral forms when necessary.
• Follow proper procedures for accepting payments when required.

Professional Standards

• Respect students and staff.
• Respect 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).
• Communicate effectively with building personnel & parents.

Basic Responsibilities

• Exhibit an understanding of Safe Harbor procedures and expectations as outlined in the staff handbook
• Maintain an inviting, safe, orderly environment.
• Be responsible for classroom management and student discipline.
• Be responsible for the maintenance of the program area.
• Know emergency procedures.

Education and Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• Reliable transportation.
• Excellent attendance record in previous employment.
• Annual TB test and criminal background check, drug test, CPR/First Aid, Abuse Training
• Previous experience working with children is a necessity.

Salary and Benefits

Payment Type: Hourly, no benefits per grant cycle

The 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) 873-2000 for Title IX (gender equity related issues); or Special Education Director , 408 S. Carroll Avenue, Michigan City, Indiana 46360 at (219) 873-2000 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) 873-2000.