Urban Community School · 5 months ago
Aftercare Team Member
Urban Community School (UCS) has been serving Cleveland’s near west side children for over 50 years by providing an individualized and innovative education. The Aftercare Team Member will build a strong sense of community, support students in age-appropriate activities, and communicate with families to celebrate student success.
Education
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
Qualification
Required
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
FBI/BCI background check required
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
Preferred
Previous experience working with Pre-K - 8th grade students strongly preferred
Proficiency in Restorative Practices and Conscience Discipline preferred
Benefits
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
Company
Urban Community School
Urban Community School breaks social & economic barriers to children by providing an individualized, innovative & challenging education.