Job: Project Dream Leader
Job Description
Job Type: Part time, Hourly
Wage: $16-$25/hr.
Location: Leadville, CO.
Job Description
Out of School Time through the Lake County School District encompasses both After School – Project Dream and Friday – Project Dream. After School programs take place Monday-Thursday from 4:00-6:00 when school is in session after school hours. Fridays are full-days of programming from 9:00-3:00 that will be held on most Fridays during the school year when LCSD is on a 4-day week schedule
Job Description:
Out of School Time programs are looking for responsible, well trained adults to provide club activities to a small group of students outside of regular school hours. A Leader’s job is to meet students where they are to help promote success while having fun! Programs provide both academic and enrichment support to students.
Qualifications:
● Certified teachers or community members with specific expertise
● Prior experience working with students in an academic and/or extracurricular setting
● Enthusiasm, passion, and commitment to students’ interests
● Patience and a positive attitude
● Willingness to learn and apply new techniques to connect with students
● Ability to commit to one full semester of programming
Responsibilities:
The main responsibility of Leaders is to run a club of interest for students or help students learn during out of school hours. This may include teaching new skills indoors or outdoors, reviewing school day content, explaining how to solve problems, and using online programs such as Lexia, DreamBox, Reading Plus, or IXL.
● Support differentiated needs of students, including students with behavioral needs or IEPs, in order to help students achieve their highest potential.
● Supervise and serve as a role model to groups of students, providing behavior support through a Positive Youth Development framework.
● Follow the action step protocols for behavioral concerns as outlined in the LCSD Project Dream Staff Handbook.
● Effectively communicate with school Site Supervisors regarding any concerns.
Schedule:
● Required (paid) staff training on August 26: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
● Fall Semester: September 6-December 15, Spring Semester: January 3-June 9
● After School – Project Dream: M-TH during both fall and spring semesters from 4:00-6:00 pm
● Friday – Project Dream: Fridays during both fall and spring semesters, 9:00 am-3:00 pm Compensation:
Contact:
To apply please send a resume and cover letter to Taylor Trelka ([email protected]). In your cover letter please specify which program you are interested in working (After School – Project Dream or Friday – Project Dream) and which school you are interested in working at (LCES, LCIS, or LCHS).
LCSD is an equal opportunity employer.
**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.