Perspectives, Inc.
Perspectives, Inc., Saint Louis Park, MN (Minneapolis)
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITY: Provide three hours per day of positive instruction/mentoring for elementary school-aged children, including participating in the Kids Cafe dinner. Actively participate in a team comprised of teachers, volunteer mentors, and Kids Cafe Chef that implements best practices in providing year-round out-of-school-time programming Monday through Friday.
JOB DUTIES:
Provide educational and social enrichment services to elementary school-aged students.
Assist team in preparing classroom curricula, incorporating Responsive Classroom® philosophy and using a collaborative teaching approach.
Promote an exciting, culturally sensitive classroom environment, as well as other creative educational practices that will assist students in feeling engaged, special, and accepted for who they are.
Provide a trauma-informed-care environment that is nurturing to at-risk students.
Ensure ongoing communication with students’ parents and assist parents in gaining resources needed to maximize a child’s learning experience.
Interface with St. Louis Park School District and other partners in order to enhance service coordination and delivery, communicate on students’ progress, and provide specific services in a comprehensive manner to meet students’ diverse needs.
Assist in supervising, encouraging, and recognizing volunteers and interns.
Perform administrative-related duties, including maintaining program records and attendance records.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors degree in education or equivalent experience.
Current Minnesota Teacher License preferred.
Three or more years’ experience working with children grades K-5.
Demonstrated ability to develop, plan, and implement curricula.
Demonstrated history working with students and families of the agency target population.
First Aid and CPR-certified.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Send resume & cover letter to Mickie Key at mkey@perspectives-family.org or mail to 3381 Gorham Avenue, St Louis Park, MN 55426.
Perspectives is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
ABOUT PERSPECTIVES, INC: In keeping with the goals of supporting mothers and children, as well as all family members, Perspectives is a family-friendly workplace. We understand the everyday stresses our team of professionals faces as they work with a diverse and struggling population to create healthier lifestyles. Perspectives’ appreciation, support, and a liberal time-off policy create a workplace that few want to leave.
Our mission, Breaking Cycles, is accomplished through an award-winning, comprehensive model that includes: supportive housing, case management, mental and chemical health services, parent education, and children’s educational and nutritional enrichment programming. The results strengthen families, restore dignity, and create hope.
Besides competitive pay, 16 paid holidays, and health insurance, we are a fun, fast-paced agency that realizes it is important to both work and play hard. If you enjoy a team approach and a creative, energetic work culture, come join us!
ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Kids Connection is an afterschool and summer program for at-risk and homeless children living in Perspectives' supportive housing program and surrounding community. The year-round program focuses on developing academic, social, and culinary skills with a companion program called Kids Cafe. Licensed teachers, mentors, volunteers and other program staff create an engaging learning environment so as to facilitate academic and social-skill building activities on-site for fifty-plus children and youth. Transportation and a nutritional dinner and snacks are incorporated into the program.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITY: Provide three hours per day of positive instruction/mentoring for elementary school-aged children, including participating in the Kids Cafe dinner. Actively participate in a team comprised of teachers, volunteer mentors, and Kids Cafe Chef that implements best practices in providing year-round out-of-school-time programming Monday through Friday.
JOB DUTIES:
Provide educational and social enrichment services to elementary school-aged students.
Assist team in preparing classroom curricula, incorporating Responsive Classroom® philosophy and using a collaborative teaching approach.
Promote an exciting, culturally sensitive classroom environment, as well as other creative educational practices that will assist students in feeling engaged, special, and accepted for who they are.
Provide a trauma-informed-care environment that is nurturing to at-risk students.
Ensure ongoing communication with students’ parents and assist parents in gaining resources needed to maximize a child’s learning experience.
Interface with St. Louis Park School District and other partners in order to enhance service coordination and delivery, communicate on students’ progress, and provide specific services in a comprehensive manner to meet students’ diverse needs.
Assist in supervising, encouraging, and recognizing volunteers and interns.
Perform administrative-related duties, including maintaining program records and attendance records.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors degree in education or equivalent experience.
Current Minnesota Teacher License preferred.
Three or more years’ experience working with children grades K-5.
Demonstrated ability to develop, plan, and implement curricula.
Demonstrated history working with students and families of the agency target population.
First Aid and CPR-certified.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Send resume & cover letter to Mickie Key at mkey@perspectives-family.org or mail to 3381 Gorham Avenue, St Louis Park, MN 55426.
Perspectives is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
ABOUT PERSPECTIVES, INC: In keeping with the goals of supporting mothers and children, as well as all family members, Perspectives is a family-friendly workplace. We understand the everyday stresses our team of professionals faces as they work with a diverse and struggling population to create healthier lifestyles. Perspectives’ appreciation, support, and a liberal time-off policy create a workplace that few want to leave.
Our mission, Breaking Cycles, is accomplished through an award-winning, comprehensive model that includes: supportive housing, case management, mental and chemical health services, parent education, and children’s educational and nutritional enrichment programming. The results strengthen families, restore dignity, and create hope.
Besides competitive pay, 16 paid holidays, and health insurance, we are a fun, fast-paced agency that realizes it is important to both work and play hard. If you enjoy a team approach and a creative, energetic work culture, come join us!
ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Kids Connection is an afterschool and summer program for at-risk and homeless children living in Perspectives' supportive housing program and surrounding community. The year-round program focuses on developing academic, social, and culinary skills with a companion program called Kids Cafe. Licensed teachers, mentors, volunteers and other program staff create an engaging learning environment so as to facilitate academic and social-skill building activities on-site for fifty-plus children and youth. Transportation and a nutritional dinner and snacks are incorporated into the program.
