STEPPING STONES PARA EDUCATOR - 1.75 HRS/DAY

Internal applicants: apply between 06/08/2026 and 06/12/2026 at 4 PM. External applicants: apply online if no internal candidates are selected.

Pay

• Entry-level rate: $16.39 per hour
• Current bargaining-unit employees: refer to the applicable salary schedule

Responsibilities

• Serve as Program Director for all DHS-licensed Stepping Stones Program sites
• Perform routine and moderately difficult tasks in recreation programs under immediate supervision
• Supervise students in large and small group settings
• Assist certified instructors and community agency representatives with program activities
• Engage with students in large and small groups, modeling good social skills and facilitating healthy relationships
• Facilitate behavioral interventions according to Stepping Stones philosophy, policies, and procedures
• Communicate positively and professionally with staff, students, families, and the public
• Provide direct supervision of students at all times, ensuring health and safety in and outside the school building
• Assist students with academic activities, supporting good work habits, critical thinking, and positive attitudes about learning
• Participate in preparation, facilitation, and cleanup of activities, including maintenance of materials and program space
• Perform other similar duties as requested

Requirements

• Complete 12 hours of ongoing professional development each academic year
• Obtain the following within 60 days of employment:
  • DHS Child Care Assistance certification
  • Mandatory Reporter Training
  • CPR/First Aid Certification
• Physical ability to:
  • Walk up and down stairs
  • Carry materials up and down steps
  • Stand and walk for extended periods
  • Lift 30 pounds
  • Bend, squat, and kneel

Qualifications

• Good attendance record
• Punctual and consistent attendance
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff
• Experience creating and maintaining positive learning environments
• Contribution to a positive climate and culture
• Positive attitude and flexibility
• Patience, compassion, and willingness to work with a diverse population