Metro Kids Enrichment Leader - Park Ave Elementary School

TITLE: Enrichment Leader

POSTION TYPE:  PARA

HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:

Required:

1. High School Diploma, HiSET or GED
2. 18 years of age
3. CPR, First Aid and Mandatory Reporter Certified
4. Must have an Associate’s Degree, 2 years of experience in a child care setting, 15 hours of Child Development Related Training, or a combination as required by the Department of Human Services.
5. Ability to use computer technology, including Microsoft Office tools and other district purchased software.
6. Ability to handle multiple responsibilities at once.

Desired:

1. Work or volunteer experience with children.
2. Supervisory experience with school-age children.
3. Bilingual

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

BASIC FUNCTION:

Provides daily supervision of the Metro Kids Program. Ensure the Department of Human Services Licensing regulations are met. The essential functions as shown below represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of the Metro Kids Department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Administer quality Metro Kids programming while adhering to, and having a firm understanding of, District and program procedures, and Department of Human Services licensing regulations.
2. Supervise, evaluate, and coach site staff and substitutes.
3. Establish a positive, supportive, and working relationship with staff, students and parents/guardians.
4. Successfully implement high-quality, hands-on, engaging, and age-appropriate academic, enrichment and recreational curriculum/programs and clubs; actively participate and engage in activities with students; not jus tsupervise or observe.
5. Ensure program guidelines and requirements of QRS are met including; family nights, orientation, conferences, SACERS evaluations and improvement plans.
6. Develop and maintain an effective level of communication with appropriate personnel, including program staff, school staff, district administrators, and the Coordinator. Maintain confidentiality of personnel and student information and records.
7. Communicate program expectations and procedures clearly, effectively, and in a positive manner to staff, students, and parents/guardians.
8. Accurately maintain and compile required site documentation, attendance and submit required reports to the Coordinator by established deadlines.
9. Maintain open communications with parents and customers while providing exemplary customer care, and maintaining confidentiality and boundaries.
10. Assist families in completing and submitting Department of Human Services Child Care Assistance paperwork. Assist families in setting up Good Faith Payment Plans and ensuring account balances are up-to-date.
11. Firm understanding of program policies and procedures to respond appropriately to parent inquiries and concerns; and maintain student safety and security.
12. Implement positive student behavior management techniques.
13. Plan special event programming, field trips, and guest speakers.
14. Ensure all Department of Human Service and District required trainings are maintained and up-to-date.
15. Maintain high level of fairness, confidentiality, respect and equity with students, families and staff.
16. Ability to partner with school staff to positively support the social, emotional and educational needs of the students.

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position):

1. Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
2. Maintain confidentiality.
3. Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
4. Assist with other duties as may be assigned

EVALUATES: Enrichment Coaches
POSITION INVENTORY:  B22

FLSA STATUS: Non Exempt

FT/PT: Full Time

DAYS:   260 calendar days       HOURS: 8 hour days 

Candidates offered employment will be compensated based on skills, work experience and education. *** PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR RESUME IS UP TO DATE ***

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Frequent standing, walking, lifting (20lbs), climbing stairs

Occasional sitting, bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling driving, carrying (25ft)

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Constant inside

Occasional outside with extremes of temperature/humidity

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Approved By: DF

Date: 04/14/2025

Employee Benefits Information

All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check.  Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check. 

Salary : $16