Job Description
Job Description IMPORTANT: STUDENTS MUST HAVE A STATE OR FEDERAL WORK AWARD TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR COMMUNITY BASED WORK STUDY (CBWS) POSITIONS. Student CBWS work eligibility is subject to change due to work award re-determinations over the summer. This means even students who were a chosen applicant for the position may be ineligible to work if they do not have a state/federal work award come Fall 2024. Students who are unsure if they currently have a state or federal work award - please contact [email protected] to find out what type of work award you have. Job Title: Community School - Site Assistant
Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)
Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057
If the position requires the student to work off campus, provide the name and address here: 500 Lincoln Parkway, Northfield, MN 55057
Department Name: Community Based Work Study
Unit Number (5 digits): 13001
Length of Position: See Employment Authorization
Contact Person/Supervisor: Megan Zwolenski
Pay Rate (Check One) Standard Hourly Rate X Supervisory/Special Skills Hourly Rate Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position): The Site Assistant assists in supervising program activities; interacts with children and youth of all ages and their families; assists in preparing the site for afternoon and evening activities; enforces program behavioral rules and safety guidelines, and assists in the programming of site activities.
Transferable Skills: •Working with youth
•Attention to detail
•Collaboration
•Knowledge of working with a nonprofit organization
Duties and Responsibilities: Assist Site Leader and Club Leaders/Teachers with youth activities, which include: literacy skill development, making connections for social and emotional learning, leading art projects and facilitating movement activities. Monitor the behavior of students to ensure their safety, as well as compliance with behavioral guidelines, rules and standards of the program. Enforce all health and safety rules of the program including sanitary rules, playgroup rules, rules of supplies and equipment. Assist with science and art projects and movement activities or lead various activities for K-5 students, such as homework help, outdoor games, and assisting with daily set up and clean up and additional tasks as assigned.
Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills) Be a dependable, hard-working individual who likes to work with K-5 students. Be energetic, patient and caring. Must be able to adapt to an ever-changing environment. Must be able to work independently and on a team
Must be available to work at least 3 hours (2 shifts) per week. Work hours are on-site, at all three
Northfield Elementary Schools (Greenvale, Spring Creek, and Bridgewater), Monday-Thursday, 3pm - 5pm, evenings available at Greenvale from 5:00pm - 7:30pm on Tuesdays & Thursdays only. Positions start in mid-October through mid-May.
This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice. St Olaf College
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Outdoor, Shift work, Afternoon shift,