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Posted: 22-Jul-22
Location: Seattle/Shoreline, Washington
Type: Part Time
Salary: Up to $24/hour depending on ex
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The Evergreen School is currently accepting applications for Extended Care Activities Coordinator
Our Mission
We inspire highly capable, creative learners to lead with curiosity, compassion, and courage in a diverse and dynamic world.
About the Organization
Located just north of Seattle in Shoreline, Washington, The Evergreen School has been educating highly capable, creative learners for nearly 60 years. Our students love to ask questions, and our teachers use that natural curiosity to craft engaging lessons and spark thought-provoking conversations. Evergreen’s program infuses challenging academics with foundational support for social skills, emotional well-being, a multicultural perspective, and empathy for others. Our students think deeply, take intellectual risks, and tackle complex problems. They learn how to self-advocate, collaborate with others and understand and respect differences. Evergreen graduates move on to high school and beyond with confidence, ready to contribute to a diverse and dynamic world.
Community
Our community members at Evergreen value and embrace the dignity and diversity of all people. We actively seek and support students, families, faculty, staff and trustees who bring a diversity of identity into our community. Our mission makes it essential that we skillfully deliver an inclusive educational program that teaches respect for others, empowers students of all backgrounds equitably, encourages social responsibility, and prepares students to be leaders in an interdependent global community. At Evergreen, our goal is to curate a culture where every family feels fully welcomed and encouraged to participate in every aspect of the community. The school community is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion work; it is a place where all faculty and staff are required to complete SEED training within the first three years of their employment.
The Opportunity
The Evergreen School seeks applicants to lead activity planning and support our Extended Care Child Care program for prekindergarten through 8th grade students.
The school seeks candidates who demonstrate a commitment to anti-bias and anti-racism work and to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning community that is responsive toward all differences including but not limited to race, ethnicity, national origin, geography, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical ability, learning styles and marital, parental or economic status.
Working hours: Monday to Friday, from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. (25 hours/week)
Wage rate: Up to $24/hour depending on experience.
This is a benefits-eligible position for the 2022-2023 school year, beginning August 29th with a mandatory orientation on August 25th.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Create a calendar/schedule of age-appropriate, engaging activities for all extended care periods (before and after);
- Plan, organize, and order needed materials for extended care activities;
- Organize and rotate other extended care activities for all age groups, making sure they have a range of age-appropriate activities to choose from each week;
- Answer the extended care phone and ensure students safely make it to their ride to go home.
- Communicate with parents/guardians in a professional and courteous manner;
- Work closely with a team of extended day providers, supporting them with whatever they need, finding solutions to problems, and helping manage student behavior;
- Step in as needed when a teacher is absent;
- Play with and supervise children safely;
- Monitor recess;
- Other duties as assigned.
Experience, Education and Desirable Skills
- Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent. An associates or bachelor's degree in education or child development is preferred;
- Applicants must have experience working with and planning activities for school-age children and knowledge of child development;
- Experience leading a team is a plus;.
- Candidates will be required to obtain First Aid, Blood Borne Pathogens and CPR training upon hire, and register with DCYF and obtain a merit STARS number.
Physical Requirements
- Able to lift up to 35 pounds;
- Can stand for long periods of time, inside and outside and in inclement weather;
- Able to walk up and down stairs and over uneven surfaces;
- Can climb, squat, bend and twist when working with children and extended care materials;
- Able to type and use hands for repetitive actions, such as organizing materials, running copies and playing with children.
Equipment Used
- Computer (PC), Google Suite
Applicants should submit the following:
All materials should be sent to jobs@evergreenschool.org. Please include Extended Care Activities Coordinator in the subject line. The deadline to apply is August 8th.
Any applicant scheduled for an interview will be asked to submit a 500-word (max) answer to the following question:
- At Evergreen, our mission calls us to “inspire highly capable, creative learners to lead with curiosity, compassion, and courage in a diverse and dynamic world.” Reflecting on your current or previous experiences, describe a time in which you moved diversity and inclusion efforts forward in that role. How did you approach this effort and what did you learn about yourself during this process? (Please limit your response to 500 words or less.)
COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
To work at The Evergreen School all employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 and must show proof of vaccination prior to the start of employment, unless the employee has a documented medical or religious exemption.
Notice of Nondiscrimination
The Evergreen School strives to provide equal opportunity to all employees. The school's policy is not to discriminate in employment based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or military status or any other status protected under applicable local, state or federal law. The School is committed to administering employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, compensation benefits, transfers, layoffs, return from layoffs, terminations, training, sabbaticals, tuition assistance and other programs, without regard to an employee's protected status.
Additional School Information:
The Educational Experience
At Evergreen, we believe learning isn’t a one-way path. Our highly capable students delight in exploring ramifications and digressions, gaining strength from setbacks and successes alike. At the same time, Evergreen’s insightful teachers help students uncover and develop their own unique perspectives on every subject. Through “planned exploration,” teachers carefully design the curriculum and lessons, while building in time and resources for students to pursue unexpected discoveries and long standing interests. From preschool through 8th grade, Evergreen’s hands-on curriculum encourages experimentation. In our extensively equipped BIG Lab (Build Imagine Grow), on overnight trips, during Adventure Days, and on the month-long 8th grade Global Studies trip, students expand their curiosity and put their classroom discoveries into practice. Equally important, we intentionally interweave academic subjects with social and emotional learning and an active commitment to equity, inclusion and diversity—so that as students grow intellectually, they also become increasingly self-aware, build ethical relationships with others, and continually strive to improve the wider world.
Head of School
On July 1, 2020, Halsey Bell became Evergreen’s fifth head of school.
Enrollment
Total: 491
Grade Levels: Preschool through 8th grade
Class Size: 14-17 students
Ratio: 7:1 (students to full-time faculty)
Faculty and Staff
132 faculty and staff, including 55 full-time faculty, 5 part-time faculty, and 20 teaching assistants. Faculty includes 2 counselors and 2 learning resource coordinators. Approximately 71% of teaching faculty hold an advanced degree.
Campus
Evergreen occupies four and a half acres that include forested area typical of the Pacific Northwest, as well as distinct wetlands and native vegetation. A recent renovation and addition added significant new classroom and administration buildings, including the BIG Lab, our state-of-the-art makerspace, as well as beautiful outdoor gathering areas and courtyards.
Student Diversity
- Students come to Evergreen from 38 zip codes and a wide variety of schools and daycare programs.
- 52% of Evergreen students identify as students of color, including African American, Asian American, Latino American, Middle Eastern American, Multiracial American, and Native American
Financial Aid
14% of Evergreen families receive need-based financial aid, totaling approximately $1.5 million.
Accreditation & Membership
The Evergreen School is fully accredited by the Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS) and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), Puget Sound Independent Schools (PSIS), National Association for Gifted Children, Washington Federation of Independent Schools (WFIS), and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
Environmental Certifications
The Evergreen School is proud to be a Platinum-Certified Washington Green School and a Sustaining Green School in the King County Green Schools Program.
For more information about The Evergreen School, please visit our website at www.evergreenschool.org.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Create a calendar/schedule of age-appropriate, engaging activities for all extended care periods (before and after);
- Plan, organize, and order needed materials for extended care activities;
- Organize and rotate other extended care activities for all age groups, making sure they have a range of age-appropriate activities to choose from each week;
- Answer the extended care phone and ensure students safely make it to their ride to go home.
- Communicate with parents/guardians in a professional and courteous manner;
- Work closely with a team of extended day providers, supporting them with whatever they need, finding solutions to problems, and helping manage student behavior;
- Step in as needed when a teacher is absent;
- Play with and supervise children safely;
- Monitor recess;
- Other duties as assigned.
Experience, Education and Desirable Skills
- Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent. An associates or bachelor's degree in education or child development is preferred;
- Applicants must have experience working with and planning activities for school-age children and knowledge of child development;
- Experience leading a team is a plus;.
- Candidates will be required to obtain First Aid, Blood Borne Pathogens and CPR training upon hire, and register with DCYF and obtain a merit STARS number.
Physical Requirements
- Able to lift up to 35 pounds;
- Can stand for long periods of time, inside and outside and in inclement weather;
- Able to walk up and down stairs and over uneven surfaces;
- Can climb, squat, bend and twist when working with children and extended care materials;
- Able to type and use hands for repetitive actions, such as organizing materials, running copies and playing with children.
Equipment Used
- Computer (PC), Google Suite
Applicants should submit the following:
All materials should be sent to jobs@evergreenschool.org. Please include Extended Care Activities Coordinator in the subject line. The deadline to apply is August 8th.
Any applicant scheduled for an interview will be asked to submit a 500-word (max) answer to the following question:
- At Evergreen, our mission calls us to “inspire highly capable, creative learners to lead with curiosity, compassion, and courage in a diverse and dynamic world.” Reflecting on your current or previous experiences, describe a time in which you moved diversity and inclusion efforts forward in that role. How did you approach this effort and what did you learn about yourself during this process? (Please limit your response to 500 words or less.)
