Safety Village Teacher

SAFETY VILLAGE TEACHER JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB INFORMATION

• Classification: Recreation Instructor
• Pay Range: Pay is determined on an annual basis by the Board of Park Commissioners.
• Supervisor: Works under the general and detailed supervision of the Recreation Specialists in charge of the program.

JOB SUMMARY

Safety Village Teacher implements safety related curriculum and provides activities for children aged 5-6. The teacher will also monitor and mentor table teachers. The teacher will provide a safe, secure, educational, and fun environment for the kids. Hours are 9:30am-3:30pm M-F for two week sessions during the summer.

JOB DUTIES AND TASKS

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed by the individual within this classification. They are not to be considered an exhaustive or all-inclusive listing of the position’s duties and tasks, as they may change or be adjusted, as situations require.

Essential Functions

• Attend all required in-service training sessions and staff meetings.
• Develop and implement safety curriculum.
• Plan and lead daily safety related activities.
• Prepare for community speakers.
• Supervise table teacher volunteers.
• Daily communication with parents and/or caregivers.
• Follow all discipline procedures or behavior guidelines.
• Clean and organize Safety Village location at end of each session.
• Follow all BPRD safety policies and procedures outlined in the Risk Management Handbook.
• Complete all necessary payroll forms and utilize the electronic time and attendance timekeeping system.
• Understand and follow the standard operating procedures outlined in the employee manual.
• Understand and follow the Human Resource Policy and Procedure Handbook items related to this position.
• Represent BPRD in a professional and positive manner. BPRD issues clothing and equipment to employees and the issued items are to be used in an appropriate manner, not inconsistent with the image BPRD wishes to convey to the public.

Other Duties and Tasks

• Inform supervisor prior to running out of supplies.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with facility staff, groups, associations, agencies and individuals.
• Arrive at scheduled time and be ready to work. Absences must have prior approval by the supervisor.
• Responsible for personal neatness, attire, and communicating repair needs and job site neatness.
• Perform a variety of tasks that range from skilled to unskilled work.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• Experience working with children in elementary education or early childhood education.
• Age 18 or older.
• Arts, crafts or creative background preferred.
• Have previously held leadership positions or willingness to do so.
• Must maintain a fitness level acceptable to perform the skills required of the position.
• Ability to maintain certification in1st Aid/CPR/AED certification.
• Hours will be 9:30-3:30pm daily for each 2 week session during the summer.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is primarily indoors at the High Prairie Art & Science Complex. Some outdoor work is required.
• Must be able to stand for 3-5 hours per day at one time.
• Contact with the public is extensive.

Updated April 2025
Approved by F & P Director