Square One
Job Posting

Job Posting #: 0146

Date of Posting:                   Tuesday September 27, 2011

Posting Expires:                  Tuesday October 11, 2011

Job Location:                       School Age Program at Trinity Church

Job Title: Temporary Enrichment Educator Assistant (2)

(Grant funded position which ends at the end of the school

year)

Normal Work Week:         3-9 hrs per week; Wednesday-Friday (may vary based on operational needs

Base Salary:                       TBD

Bargaining Unit Positions    XXX Non-bargaining Unit Position

Please see attached job description.

Internal Applicants:  If you are applying for a position internally, you must make sure you inform your immediate Supervisor or Director of your intent.   Failure to comply with this process may result in the loss of internal candidate status.   Please contact Mary-Jane Carter by phone at (413) 732-5183; or E-mail: mjcarter@startatsquareone.org All internal applicants must apply by contacting the Human Resource Dept. within (10) ten working days of the date of the actual posting.   

External Applicants: Please apply in person or by mailing in your resume and cover letter to Square One, Scibelli Enterprise Center, 1 Federal Street, Building 101, Springfield, MA 01105. You may e-mail your resume or cover letter to mjcarter@startatsquareone.org

Square One is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Employer. 

SQUARE ONE

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: TEMPORARY ENRICHMENT EDUCATOR ASSISTANT

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Associates Degree in Education or related field plus 1 year half-time experience working with middle school age children. Substitution for Associates Degree may include enrollment in an Institution of Higher Education in a degreed program and 2 years half-time experience working with middle school age children.

2. Have the personal qualities to work with middle school-age children under supervision, and the ability to relate well to parents, staff and the community in which the children live; bi-lingual where appropriate.

3. Must successfully complete a BRC application.

4. Basic computer literacy skills are required with the ability to neatly organize, file and maintain confidential information to comply with Square One policies.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist with the coordination of enrichment activities, including but not limited to, homework help, literacy, math, science, and performing arts activities, character development programming, and arts and crafts projects.

2. Assist with maintaining an effective communication system with Springfield Public Schools staff and families about relevant academic information and support resources, materials and need areas that may be benefit the children and families enrolled in the program.

3. Assist with maintaining accurate attendance records and other program documentation as needed.

4. Work cooperatively as a member of a team to support an environment that complements the educational components of the school system while encouraging and fostering individual development of the students.

5. Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMAND:

1. Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time during working hours and on special events. Bending and lifting may be required.

2. Good auditory, verbal and sensory skills and abilities.

Mental/ Visual Demand:

1. Attention to detail involving normal mental and visual attention.

Working Conditions:

1. Classroom environment with the ability to work in an office environment occasionally to prepare Literacy Bags.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

To the Assistant Vice President of Programs

_______________________________________________ _____________________

Signature Date

9-11