Job description

Come make a difference with us!

The Connections Coordinator is responsible for creating a seamless relationship between school district and after school program staff at one of six elementary schools in the Sioux Falls school district. As a resource and advocate for students, the Connections Coordinator has an essential role in connecting students and their families to support and services available to them.

These are some of the things our Connections Coordinator will do:

• Work closely with school faculty and staff to determine students to receive support and what support and interventions they need during the school day and out of school time hours.
• Provide regular support to students and families to improve attendance, provide social-emotional support, meet basic student and family needs, and connect the student to tutoring and other forms of academic assistance as appropriate. Ensure that our highest risk student population needs are addressed.
• Connect with families in meaningful ways through various means to ensure their voices are heard and needs are being identified and met.
• Coordinate educational opportunities for the family related to academics, basic life skills, or other identified needs.
• Support student transition times from grade-to-grade, school-to-school, and other transitions.
• Assist in the coordination of mentoring programs to enhance student outcomes.
• Collect, report, and analyze student data to track student progress.
• Partner with the Site Coordinator(s) and program staff to implement effective programming and find program enhancement
• Facilitate regular communication meetings between the daytime school staff and after school program staff.
• Lead or participate in family engagement events with the school and community partners.
• Build strong relationships with school partners and community stakeholders and identify opportunities for them to align services critical to school and community needs.
• Assist in programing or direct care activities during the school day or after school program as
• Responsible for all other tasks as assigned by the K-5 Director and school leadership.

Here’s what we can offer for schedule, pay, and benefits:

• The starting pay for this role is $19.00+ per hour and up, based on experience.
• This is a full time position working 40 hours per week with shifts from 8:30am to 5:30pm. Our entire organization works Monday to Friday with no nights, weekends, or holidays.
• Discounted childcare rates for dependents are available. All employees are eligible for a 65% tuition discount. Based on household income and household size, employees may also be eligible for our general scholarship program, which covers up to 100% of the cost.
• We offer a wide variety of benefits including four different medical plan options, dental, vision, 401(k) with a matching program, employer paid life insurance, voluntary life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, and more! Eligibility requirements must be met which is based on number of hours worked per week.
• Employees working 25+ hours a week are eligible for paid time off, which starts on day one and has no waiting period.
• All of our employees have access to a local Sioux Falls based discount portal with many savings opportunities. Discounts can include automotive care, clothing, fitness centers, home improvement, hotels, jewelry, mortgages and realtors, photographers, recreation, restaurants, and more!

We can teach you a lot, but there are a few things we are looking for in our Connections Coordinator:

• An associate or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, elementary education, or another related field. Experience in a similar position may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• One or more years of experience in school age care, education, social services, working with underserved populations, or related field is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal communication, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, and to think and work independently with high attention to detail.
• Knowledge and understanding of community resources is preferred.
• A valid CPR certification or the ability to obtain and maintain CPR certification within 90 days of employment is required. CPR training and certification is provided in-house by Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sioux Empire.
• Our job offers are contingent upon a post-offer screening process which includes, but is not limited to: a background check, child abuse and neglect screening, and drug screen.

Learn a little more about our history and our mission:

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sioux Empire is the largest childcare provider in South Dakota serving 1,200 kids from 4 weeks to 18 years of age daily. We are a member of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, but we are our own company. This makes us unique since we have support from a national brand, but we are also a local organization that focuses specifically on the needs of the Greater Sioux Falls area.

With programs and locations throughout Sioux Falls, Brandon, and Harrisburg, we are able to guide the youth of our community toward a fulfilling and meaningful future. We are committed to excellence by striving to provide an enriched environment that meets the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual needs of each kid we serve.

These are some of the things that makes us a great place to work:

• We invest in our talent: you'll have at least 10 and up to 20 hours of paid continuing education training each full year. We want all of our employees to have professional development opportunities.
• We recognize seven holidays and our centers are closed. Additionally, if the holiday falls on a weekend day, we will be closed the Friday or Monday closest to the holiday. This helps to ensure that all of our staff have a chance to enjoy holidays without work obligations.
• BGCSE has teamed up with the South Dakota Department of Health's cancer programs to help support our worksites and improve cancer screening rates. We offer paid leave options separate from PTO to take optional screening(s). This program is available to all employees who are not seasonal or temporary.
• We are a non-profit organization that strives to make a positive impact in your community. Join our movement and make a difference with us!

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Work Location: In person

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