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Birmingham Public Schools

Kids Club Assistant - PM

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A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.

$34,268 / year median in Michigan

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Job Description

This is an Edustaff position to be placed in the Birmingham Public Schools.
BIRMINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT FLOATING AFTER-SCHOOL KIDS CLUB ASSISTANT
Monday - Friday, 3:30-6:00 pm Applications are being accepted for the position of Kids Club Assistant for the K-5 childcare program at numerous Birmingham Public Schools elementary schools, which is a non-bargaining unit position. The position is available for immediate start. Applicants who want to be considered for this position should send a resume to Cindy Sowle, District Kids Club Supervisor, at CSowle@birmingham.k12.mi.us
JOB SUMMARY AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Ability to travel to whichever BPS elementary school needs the assistant that afternoon. Help the Kids Club Director develop and maintain a safe, nurturing, and positive environment for each child. Help with supervising and providing care and activities, such as crafts, games, homework help, etc. Interact with children to develop positive relationships. Contribute and gather/prepare materials as assigned by the Director or District Supervisor. Act as a positive role model for children. Aware of and attentive to developing situations in the classroom. In addition to the regular hours listed above, help the supervising Teacher/Director supervise and provide care for half-day Kids Club programs. Attend Kids Club Staff meetings as scheduled and staff development sessions conducted by the district. Work one-on-one with students or in small groups as needed. Prepare the daily snack. Communicate verbally with parents and colleagues. Assume responsibility in an emergency or if the director is absent. Perform other job-related duties as requested by the District Supervisor, which may encompass JK through 5th grade programming.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must be 18 years old or older and possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience interacting with or supervising elementary school children is preferred. Bloodborne Pathogen, Playground Safety, and Epi-Pen training must be completed online within 90 days of employment. First Aid and CPR training preferred, but not required before start date. Fingerprinting and a Michigan Child Care Background Check are required before starting. Professional development training sessions are required throughout the year.
START DATE
Start of School year: August 31st
COMPENSATION
$16.50 paid through Edustaff Services
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Applicants who want to be considered for this position should send a resume to Cindy Sowle, District Kids Club Supervisor, at CSowle@birmingham.k12.mi.us
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Work Location:
In person