Recess Aide

OVID-ELSIE AREA SCHOOLS-INTERNAL/EXTERNAL JOB POSTING

Recess Aide

Opportunity:

Ovid-Elsie Area Schools is seeking a part-time recess aide at Leonard Elementary School. This position includes monitoring and caring for students during their designated recess period, either on the site playground or inside during inclement conditions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The recess aid reports directly to the principal for the performance of the following assigned duties and responsibilities:

• Maintain visibility by circulating among the students on the playground and help children who need assistance; resolve minor problems that might arise.
• Encourage acceptable behavior by demonstrating these traits when speaking with children.
• Inform the teacher and/or principal of any serious problems arising on the playground.
• Immediately notify the principal in the event of a discipline problem that is considered to be serious.
• Direct the students to and from the playground in an orderly and organized manner.
• Periodically inspect the safety of equipment used by children on the playground and report any safety concerns.
• Respond immediately to any safety complaints made by students.
• Consistently enforce rules established by the principal.
• Send students to the office on matters requiring immediate attention.
• Maintain a pleasant and enthusiastic attitude while on the job.
• Move about the play area; move quickly to students who may be posing a risk to themselves or to others.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrates the ability to work successfully with children and adults.
• Has the physical ability to lift and carry play equipment or cleaning materials; stand for extended periods of time; bend, kneel, crouch or reach to assist students; and tolerate working outdoors during cold and hot temperatures.
• Complete fingerprinting, background check

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday 11:30-2:30
• No recess duty on ½ days
• Following traditional school year calendar

Please send letter of interest and resume to:

Ovid-Elsie Area Schools

Attn: Rachelle Parsons

8989 Colony Road

Elsie, MI 48831

rachelle.parsons@ovidelsie.org

Application Deadline: Until Filled

Date of Posting: October 03, 2024

Ovid-Elsie Area Schools is an equal opportunity employer that will not discriminate based on gender/sex, race, religion, color, age, national origin, disability, height, weight, or any other status covered by federal, state, or local law, in providing instructional opportunities, programs, services, job placement assistance, employment or in policies governing student conduct and attendance. Any person suspecting a discriminatory practice should contact the Superintendent at Ovid-Elsie Area Schools, 8989 Colony Road, Elsie, Michigan 48831 or call (989) 834-2271 Ext. 1003.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $10.33 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 15 per week

Physical Setting:

• Outdoor work
• Public school

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $1 - $10