Job Description

Hours: 6:10 am - 9:10 am & 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Salary: <60 $17.72 >60 $18.41

Reports To: Program Coordinator / Assistant Program Coordinator

About Us

Francis Howell School District (FHSD) is committed to providing a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment where students are encouraged to learn, grow, and succeed. Our team members play an important role in supporting the educational and developmental needs of our students.

Job Summary

The Lead Facilitator � Vacation Station assists the Program Coordinator and Assistant Program Coordinator in supervising and operating the school-age Vacation Station program at an elementary school site. This position helps ensure a safe, engaging, and high-quality program for students while supporting staff, communicating with families, maintaining records, and assisting with instructional activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising students and staff to ensure safety standards are met.
• Assist with the evaluation, development, and implementation of lesson plans aligned with program goals.
• Develop and implement appropriate lesson plans based on the needs and abilities of assigned students.
• Maintain program quality in areas including imagination, exploration, creation, communication, and recreation.
• Perform classroom instructional activities to ensure students are academically challenged.
• Assist the Coordinator with dispensing and administering medications in accordance with Francis Howell School District guidelines and requirements.
• Communicate with staff regarding student-related matters, including dismissal concerns and students who have gone home sick.
• Communicate with parents regarding incidents, accidents, and other occurrences involving their children.
• Maintain secure and accurate student attendance records and communicate schedule changes with the main office and Vacation Station Administrative Assistant.
• Open and close the Vacation Station program at the elementary site, ensuring the site is secure and provides a safe learning environment.
• Assess and report purchasing needs for supplies, snacks, and equipment.
• Utilize equipment and supply resources to identify quality products and appropriate pricing.
• Develop systems for accountability, organization, and maintenance of program materials and equipment.
• Attend meetings and workshops to gather information and share relevant information with staff.
• Maintain confidentiality and accurate records.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support the efficient and effective operation of the program.

Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of 60 college credits in a related field preferred.

Experience:

• Job-related experience is desired.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of instructional procedures and practices, age-appropriate student activities, safety practices and procedures, conflict resolution, and child development and behavior.
• Ability to supervise and discipline students according to approved policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and use standard office equipment and applicable software.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, parents, and diverse groups.
• Ability to adapt to changing work priorities and work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work effectively with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to identify problems and develop appropriate action plans.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of individuals and circumstances.

Benefits

FHSD offers an employer-paid benefits package that includes:

• Medical insurance options
• Dental insurance options
• Vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• District-paid basic life insurance of $75,000
• District-paid Short-Term Disability
• Paid holidays
• Family coverage options
• Long-term disability and additional life insurance available at employee expense

We look forward to receiving your application and potentially welcoming you to the FHSD team!