Expanded Learning Safety Lead (Life Academy Middle School)

Job Title: Expanded Learning Program Front Desk & Safety Lead

The purpose of the Front Desk and Safety lead is to monitor student release and assess school safety at all times during our Expanded Learning Program. This position follows safety and security protocols of the agency and the school site to ensure there are no trespassers on site and that students are released only to authorized adults. Commitment to continuous youth development and connection to our communities and families are our top priorities.

Benefits

• Pay rate: $28 per hour DOE
• Hours per week: 30 hours, plus PD
• 16 paid holidays
• Sick time accrual
• Off during school breaks and weekends
• Medical, dental, vision, mental health/wellness benefit, life insurance, employee assistance program, FSA (commuter, medical, dependent), 403b program, Gympass, pet insurance.
• Professional development opportunities

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have an (a) Associate Degree or higher, or (b) 48 or more college units, or (c) High School Diploma or GED and pass Instructional Aide exam

• Must pass criminal background check and TB test clearance

• Must meet be able to work every day during after school hours and commit to an academic school year
• Must be able to work independently or as a member of a team
• Must be able to communicate openly in a professional manner with program coordinator, students, parents, community partners, and after school and school day staff
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and strict deadlines.

Responsibilities: (responsibilities include the following, but are not limited to)

• Be physically available at the front desk sign out table daily during program
• Complete daily safety rounds to ensuring all gates and doors are secured during transition times
• Assist Program Coordinator with all safety incidents, crises and drills as they come up and help support with communicating with the district and agency.
• Monitoring sign in and sign out procedures, ensuring adults are on authorized sign out lists
• Serve as a resource to staff, students and community by ensuring front desk is fully stocked
• Serve as the “face” of the program and agency, engaging briefly with families daily
• Ensure sign in and out sheets are completed correctly and completely by staff and parents/families
• Ensure school site and student safety during program hours
• Engage with parents on a daily basis and build strong relationships with families and community members
• Experience working with youth that requires re-direction and additional disciplinary support
• Ability to problem solve and remain calm under pressure 
• Ability to redirect and review expectations and rules with large groups of students with various development levels
• Oversee and execute emergency response plans (evacuation, shelter in place, lockdown, medical emergencies, etc.) 
• Ability to manage large crowds of families and students at community events

About Us

Bay Area Community Resources (BACR) promotes the healthy development of individuals, families and communities through direct services, volunteerism, and partnerships in the San Francisco Bay Area.

We have deep respect for the communities we serve throughout the Greater San Francisco Bay Area, the dedicated staff who show up for those in need, and the opportunity we have been given through this work to promote resilience in tens of thousands of individuals every year.

BACR is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support, and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment w/o regard to perceived age, marital or familial status, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, physical or mental disability including AIDS or AIDS-Related Complex or military status.

Visit our website at www.bacr.org.

Above is the pay range for this position that we reasonably expect to pay. Individual compensation is based on various factors including experience/education, skillset, and geographic location.