Village Builder - FTE - Kennedy - SY

Fyce

Starting Compensation: $25.47

Employment Type:

Non-Exempt

MMSD is seeking highly motivated and energetic applicants! Applicants should have a good attitude, willingness to learn, and passion for impactful work and learning.

The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is the second-largest school district in Wisconsin. We have a simple but bold vision - to ensure that every school is a thriving school, that prepares every student to graduate from high school ready for college, career, and community. We welcome applicants who will actively contribute to our ongoing commitment to making MMSD a thriving, welcoming environment for all students, families, and staff.

The Madison Metropolitan School District is committed to being anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive. We have a simple but bold vision - to ensure that every school is a thriving school, fostering the growth of every student so they graduate from high school ready for college, career and community.

Our strategy is captured in our strategic framework , and centers on three major goals: that all children achieve academically, that our schools are places where children and adults thrive, and that our Black youth excel  achieve this vision, we seek to retain staff in all positions, who are committed to being anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive. Staff who will actively contribute to our ongoing commitment to making MMSD a thriving, welcoming environment for all students, families and staff.

We firmly believe in and are here to create a work environment that is challenging and rewarding, while supporting employees in their career path. We strive to provide, encourage, grow, and develop a talented workforce that better supports and represents the diversity of our student population. We know this vision doesn't come to life without dynamic leaders and support staff in every school.

The Madison Metropolitan School District is the second largest school district in Wisconsin. The district serves a beautifully diverse population of more than 25,000 students. More than half are students of color. Almost half come from low income households. Nearly one third are English Language Learners, and more than 100 languages are represented in our schools. Madison schools are committed to making this district a place where every child thrives.

The Educational Assistant, referred to as Village Builders, is a strategic position that intentionally recruits a nurturing adult from the community to support social-emotional learning, belonging and family engagement in a school and classroom community. They will be supervised by the Principal but supported with professional development by the FYCE Coordinator and/or Manager of Community Schools. Schools are encouraged to recruit for this position within their families and attendance areas.

• Support youth in identifying, understanding, and processing emotions to enable classroom participation
• Support academic and instructional goals of the teacher
• Facilitate individual and/or small groups for SEL and/or tutoring
• Exude enthusiasm for children and learning
• Model warm and embracing disposition and tone with students
• Engage with students at recess and lunch to build trust
• Support Family Liaisons, teachers, Student Services Teams, and Administrators with family engagement
• Attend regular meetings with supervisor and FYCE Coordinator

• Ability to provide individual and small group instructional reinforcement
• Ability to work independently with students in school, community, vocational, and domestic situations under the direction of a teacher
• Ability to keep accurate student data
• Ability to follow teacher direction, written plans, individual education programs, and behavior intervention plans
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse students, staff and community, orally and in writing
• Ability to maintain student confidentiality
• Ability to walk, lift (up to 50 lbs.), climb, bend, reach, and kneel
• Ability to learn and use basic computer skills (e-mail, internet, word processing)

• Minimum of two (2) years working with children
• Experience living and working with populations of diverse racial, gender, economic, and linguistic backgrounds
• Skilled in cross-cultural communication
• Willingness to learn District technology tools for reporting and…