Urbana School District #116

TITLE: Kindergarten Readiness Camp Support Staff (Multiple Positions Available)

LOCATION:  Thomas Paine Elementary School

SUPERVISOR:  Family Engagement & Kindergarten Coordinator in collaboration with the Director of Family Engagement and Student Supports

SUPERVISES: Students

JOB SUMMARY: The Summer Support Staff will provide additional support and supervision to incoming first grade students participating in summer programming. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

• Answer questions and provide a reteach of information to students participating in the program.
• Actively participate in the program, contribute to daily instruction, and complete all assigned tasks.
• Initiate and encourage students attending the program. Maintain a positive relationship with the students and staff working in the program.
• Ask for guidance and assistance from the coordinator when unable to assist a student.
• Monitor and supervise the students within assigned areas of the school.
• Support positive approaches for dealing with student behavior.
• Utilize de-escalation strategies when needed.
• Arrive and depart on time for your scheduled work.
• Perform other duties as assigned. (i.e.: taking attendance, meal counts, program arrival and departure).

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION

• Associate’s Degree or 60 hours of college credit required
• Bachelor's degree preferred

EXPERIENCE

• Experience working in a school setting
• Prior experience working for USD 116 Summer Programming is preferred
• Internal applicants only

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:  

• De-escalation strategies, social and emotional learning strategies, and relationship building skills
• Leadership skills 
• Position requires self-initiative and active engagement and participation throughout the day.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  

• Daily hours 8:00am-12:00pm, Monday-Friday, August 5-9, 2024
• Hourly pay $22 with 2 hours of pay for planning
• Position is for one week only-  Monday-Friday, August 5-9, 2024
• Specific hours to be determined by the program coordinator &/or building administrator.
• Arrive prior to students and leave after students have been dismissed.
• Orientation meeting scheduled prior to the start of the program

START & END DATE: 8:00-12:00 pm,  Monday-Friday, August 5-9, 2024