Vacation Station Facilitator

Job : 7249

Location: Multiple Locations

Date Posted: 11/11/2024

Position Type: Part-Time

Hours: Varies as Need

Salary: Current – 60 hrs $17.04
• Starting June 17, 2025 – 60 hrs $17.72

Reports To: Vacation Station Program Coordinator

The Francis Howell School District (FHSD) is committed to fostering a safe, engaging, and educational environment for all students. We seek dedicated professionals to help maintain and enhance the quality of our school-age programs.

The Vacation Station Facilitator supports the Program Coordinator and Assistant Program Coordinator in planning and supervising a school-age program at the elementary school site. This role is essential in creating an enriching environment that promotes both academic and social development.

• Attend Meetings:
  Attend meetings, workshops, and other activities organized by the Coordinator to gather and convey necessary information.
• Emergency Preparedness:
  Communicate and practice emergency plans for each center to ensure all staff and students are prepared for potential emergencies.
• Maintain Program Quality:
  Focus on interactive techniques and classroom activities that challenge students academically and support the program's model for success.
• Monitor Students:
  Consistently monitor students to keep them physically and academically engaged throughout the program.
• Organize
  
  Activities:
  
  Prepare and organize the classroom environment and activities daily, encouraging hands‑on learning, socialization, and positive behavior.
• Review Documentation:
  Review all records and reports required by Vacation Station to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Enhance Program Services:
  Review and modify the services and activities provided to ensure a safe, fun, and educational environment for children.
• Ensure Safety Compliance:
  Review emergency evacuation plans and training for all center staff to ensure safety and compliance with district protocols.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent (required). Completion of 60 college credits in a related field is preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Job‑related experience is desired.

• Safety Practices:
  Adherence to safety practices and protocols.
• Communication:
  Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Record‑Keeping:
  Ability to maintain accurate and thorough records.
• Software Proficiency:
  Proficiency in standard office software applications.

• Basic Math:
  Competency in basic math skills.
• Child Development:
  Understanding of child development stages and age‑appropriate activities.
• Instructional Practices:
  Knowledge of instructional procedures and practices.
• Safety Regulations:
  Familiarity with safety practices and district regulations.

• Task Management:
  Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Adaptability:
  Flexibility to adapt to changing work priorities.
• Teamwork:
  Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups.
• Problem‑Solving:
  Ability to solve problems independently and make decisions in line with program goals.
• Confidentiality:
  Commitment to maintaining confidentiality.

• Activity:
  Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling.
• Environment:
  The job typically requires 20% sitting, 50% walking, and 30% standing in a generally clean and healthy environment.

We look forward to receiving your application and potentially welcoming you to the FHSD team!