Hybrid School Aged Child Care (SACC) Para Educators (Assistant) at Helena Public Schools

Helena School District # 1 has openings for a School Aged Child Care (SACC) Para Educator.      
 
At Helena Public Schools, our vision is to foster dynamic educational experiences that prepare all students for life. As a SACC Para Educator, you contribute to this mission by assisting the SACC Site Manager in the overall operations of the daily program activities.  You will work as part of a team of 40 serving 125 students on 11 campuses across Helena.

Some of what you will do:

• Provide careful and effective supervision of children’s activities as assigned by the site manager. Circulate among children, redirecting individuals into positive play and by pointing out alternative activities.
• Assist children in maintaining standards of appropriate behavior and health habits established for the program by using non-punitive disciplinary methods and positive reinforcement strategies as demonstrated by the site manager (refer to Assertive Discipline Guidelines).
• Cooperate with other program staff to create and maintain a harmonious and efficient environment.
• Interact positively with parents and refers appropriate questions and concerns to site manager, including but not limited to: payment, scheduling and discipline questions. 
• Perform clerical (attendance sheets) and housekeeping duties as assigned including but not limited to: snack preparation and clean up, project preparation and clean up.
• Oversee the appropriate use and storage of equipment and materials.
• Provide support in planned activities such as field trips, visiting resource persons, etc.
• Maintain a safe and orderly program environment.

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Experience as a licensed or registered group or family day care provider or day care center staff preferred.
• An age qualification may exist for licensure. 

• This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the Helena School District and the Helena Education Association.
• Prior to employment, you must successfully complete the appropriate background check required for employment.