This announcement may be used to fill multiple positions located within Region 1 area of Neighborhood and Community Services (NCS) at the following locations:
- Bush Hill Elementary School, 5927 Westchester St, Alexandria, VA 22310
- Cameron Elementary School, 3434 Campbell Dr, Alexandria, VA 22303
- Mount Eagle Elementary School, 6116 N Kings Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22303
Join our team at the Department of Neighborhood and Community Services (NCS) and help support our mission to partner with communities, families, and individuals to provide opportunities to access a continuum of resources that promote equity and create positive outcomes for people of all ages and abilities. Our vision is to see connected communities where all individuals and families are supported and empowered to thrive.
This position works as part of the Culture, Recreation, and Community Connections (CRCC) Division to deliver out-of-school-time care, recreation, and culturally enriching programs and daily hands-on activities for school-age youth with diverse functional, inclusive, cultural, and economic needs at assigned location(s), using human-centered and human development practices in a school-based setting. Exercises human-centered design principles to support participants experience and create access to opportunity through the creation of positive developmental relationships based on the individualized needs of school-age youth. Organizes, coordinates, and facilitates scheduled programs at a school-based site to implement equitable, culturally appropriate programs and activities that are age appropriate and meet the needs of participants, using human-centered and human development practices. Provides programming support by developing and coordinating specialized programs and events. Leads key service areas and assist in supporting operations, events, and activities. Supports and promotes equity-based programs and practices that address needs and equitable access to opportunities that enhance well-being and community inclusion. Provides support to all children in the program, including children with special needs. Works actively and be engaged with staff and children daily.
This position is scheduled for 32.5 hours per week, year-round (52 weeks per year), between 6:45 a.m. and 6:15 p.m. The pay rate and annual salary are based on this 32.5-hour/52-week schedule. The role requires a split-shift schedule Monday through Friday. On days when Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is out of school (teacher workdays, winter break, spring break, summer), this position requires a full-day schedule of 6.5 or more consecutive hours.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate's degree in human development, social work, early childhood education, recreation, or a human services *related field; plus, one year of child-related programmatic experience or human services *related experience.
*A related field/experience is based solely on the position description.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED
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Contingent upon the area of assignment, some positions within this class may require specific certification(s) prior to employment and/or the ability to acquire necessary certification(s) within a specified time period following employment. The certifications are identified in the position description and employment advertisement.
First Aid/CPR certifications (required within 90 days of appointment)
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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
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The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and a Child Protective Services Registry check to the satisfaction of the employer. A
Tuberculosis (TB) screening upon hire.
Additional Work Schedule Requirements: Scheduled to work a split shift Monday through Friday, between the hours of 6:45 am - 6:15 pm. Also requires a full day work (6.5 or more consecutive hours) when FCPS is out of school (teacher workdays, winter break, spring break, summer).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in a child-related field such as elementary education, nursing, or recreation
Two years of child-related programmatic experience with one year in a staff supervisory capacity
Certification of qualification from an internationally or nationally recognized