Safety Town Support Staff/Substitute Staff

POSITION: Safety Town Support Staff / Substitute Support Staff

LOCATION: P-CCS Community Education Department

 JOB SUMMARY:

Assist with leading 4-6 year olds through a small group learning structure, which covers various safety topics & activities during a week-long indoor and outdoor camp. 

Seasonal Position - Camp runs for multiple sessions between 6/22 and 7/31/26. Additional meetings for training, prep and tear-down just prior to and after camp dates. Looking for weekly staff to work all weeks, as well as staff who cannot commit to entire term that would instead like to be "on-call" as a back-up.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school graduate with prior experience working with school-aged children. Those who are still attending high school (incoming junior or senior, 16 years or older) will also be considered if they have ample experience working with youth.
2. Good organizational and communication skills.
3. Good attendance record.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Function under the supervision of the Safety Town Coordinator.
2. Oversee a small group of participants for the duration of the week-long camp.
3. Introduce safety concepts through a variety of interactive activities, both indoors and outdoors.
4. Provide a safe, nurturing environment for participants.
5. Establish good rapport with other staff, parents, and students enrolled in the program.
6. Help oversee the arrival and dismissal of children.
7. Assist with the preparation of materials, organization of centers, and end of day clean-up.
8. Follow established district health and safety protocols.
9. Bending, lifting and overhead work required.
10. Performs other tasks as assigned by the Safety Town Coordinator / Community Education.

This description is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.

 REPORTS TO: Coordinator of Community Education

 RATE OF PAY: $16.04-18.21 per hour

 HOURS: Staff training and set-up week of June 15th � Up to 8 hours

Weekly program hours between 6/22 and 7/31 (no camp week 6/29): 

Mon-Fri, 8:45am-12:15pm, plus additional material prep time as needed

Possible tear-down time in early August � Up to 6 hours

There will be 4-5 week-long camp sessions over the summer. Multiple positions will be filled where staff will work all weeks (estimated 75-100 hours). However, additional roles will also be filled for those who would like to serve as a back-up and/or only work during weeks where additional assistance is required.

METHOD OF APPLICATION:

INTERNAL APPLICANTS � Apply online using the Internal Applicants section. You will be required to upload the following documents to your application:

• Letter of interest
• Updated resume
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement (attach in resume section). This statement should include your understanding and Knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion including your past experiences and how you will ensure this is at the center of your work in the role for which you are applying. 

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS � Apply online using the External Applicants section. You will be required to upload the following documents to your application:

• Cover Letter - Address letter to Abdul Madyun, Chief Human Resource Officer
• Resume
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement (attach in resume section). This statement should include your understanding and Knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion including your past experiences and how you will ensure this is at the center of your work in the role for which you are applying. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs such as boxes of books. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus.
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
 
Plymouth-Canton Community School district is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Plymouth-Canton Community School district is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 

Upon recommendation for employment, Section 1230g, as amended, of the Revised School Code requires all school employees to be electronically finger printed for the purpose of undergoing a criminal history background check. The fingerprinting is conducted by a third party and is at the expense of the applicant. Cost for fingerprinting is approximately $70.00 and applies to Safety Town staff who will be 19 years or older as of June 15, 2025.

DEADLINE: Friday, May 22, 2026 � 6:00 p.m.