Enrichment Coordinator Aide - Part Time

Starting Wage Range:

$18.86/hr. - $24.07/hr.

Job Summary:

Assists and leads activities for the Tribal K-12 summer program services. Provides assistance in any area of the Youth Enrichment Program as assigned.

Essential Functions:

Assists or leads with scheduling and supervising on site activities or local field trips. Works with other staff to develop program activities as needed. Assists in maintaining program inventory and acquires materials as necessary. Drives 12 passenger vans with students and staff as needed. Reports concerns and incidents to supervisory staff. Provides frequent feedback and guidance using positive communication skills with all students. Assists in keeping youth education facilities and tribal vehicles clean. Follows program's schedule and plans while providing group and individual assistance to students and staff. Assists in preparation and clean-up of snack and supplies from activities. Supervises and monitors children at all times. Provides a safe environment for participants. Handles discipline problems promptly and according to policy. Establishes a process to report cases of suspected child abuse in a timely manner. Collaborates with tribal and community programs to conduct summer activities. Informs supervisor of program needs, problem areas, and specialized student needs. Performs a variety of other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education, Experience, Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications:

Two-year college degree in Education preferred. High School diploma/GED required A minimum of six months of related work experience. Working with youth in an enrichment setting. Or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Driving Requirements:

This position may require driving.

Qualifications:

First Aid/CPR certification required or must obtain within 60 days of hire. Must have good communication skills both verbal and written. Demonstrated knowledge and use of Microsoft Word. Must have the ability to relate well with children at various age levels. Must have the ability to communicate well with parents. Demonstrated knowledge and familiarity of Native American cultures. Prefer familiarity with Grand Ronde Tribal culture. Knowledge of and sensitivity to Native American culture required.

Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements:

Continually requires the ability to express or receive detailed information or important instructions through oral communication. Continually requires working with fingers rather than the whole hand or arm. Requires repetitive movement of wrists, hands and/or fingers. Often requires walking or moving about to accomplish tasks. Requires standing and/or sitting for sustained periods of time, raising objects from a lower to a higher position and/or moving objects horizontally. Occasionally requires lifting of up to 20 pounds. This position is frequently subject to inside environmental conditions which provide protection from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes, and is occasionally subject to outside environmental conditions. May be called upon to serve as a Disaster Reservist during Emergencies, or when the Tribal Emergency Operations Center is opened. Local travel is occasionally required.

Background Check:

Candidates for this position will be subject to criminal and character background checks and may be subject to fingerprinting.