Support Staff - TCAPS

Support Staff - TCAPS role at SEEDS Ecology & Education Centers

$15.00/hr (base pay)

The After School Support Staff member works closely with youth. They will deliver support to the Site Coordinator and other team members to provide nutrition, enrichment, and academic and emotional support to youth.

• Prepare and help deliver high-quality lessons that provide academic and social enrichment to students. Maintain a clean, tidy, and safe learning environment for students daily.
• Participate in the training and development offered through SEEDS to comply with DHS/LARA after school workplace requirements and grow as a childcare provider.
• Invest in the students and in the program so both can be more successful.

• During the school year – 4 days per week, 3-4 hours per day.
• Summer – 6‑week program work hours: 4 days per week, 6-7 hours per day; there may be some variations due to site‑specific needs.
• $15/hr

• Ability to stand for up to 3 hours at a time.
• Ability to hike on uneven terrain for up to 3 hours and run for short periods.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to walk up and down stairs regularly.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, pick up items and easily get up and down from the floor to a standing position.
• Ability/willingness to spend up to an hour outdoors in summer and winter temperatures and all‑weather conditions.
• Ability to hear sounds and recognize difference between them.

• Ability to work well with youth.
• Self‑motivated/independent worker.
• Ability to effectively communicate.

• Must be a minimum of 17 years of age.
• Must be certified or willing to certify in CPR/First Aid.
• While this position description describes the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position, it is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. All positions at SEEDS may require duties outside of normal responsibilities, as needed.

The vibrant staff of SEEDS Ecology & Education Centers provide the energy that drives our mission to implement local solutions to global issues at the intersection of ecology, education, and design! Our team members make a difference every day, whether it is teaching a classroom of students about recycling, supporting local farmers markets, leading crews to build a boardwalk, or inviting others to help reach resiliency goals.

SEEDS Ecology & Education Centers is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, disability, familial status, or marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we at SEEDS encourage you to apply anyway! You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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