Gus Bus Program Specialist (Part-Time)

Company: James Madison University
Location: Harrisonburg
Posted on: March 16, 2023

Job Description:

Position Details



Position Information




Working Title
Gus Bus Program Specialist (Part-Time)




Position Number
6461




Posting Number
S3068




State Role Title
Education Support Specialist II




Position Type
Wage




Position Status
Part Time




FLSA Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime




College/Division
College of Health and Behavioral Studies




Department
540840 - STONE SPRING 21ST CCLC YEAR 2




Pay Band
3




Pay Rate
Hourly




Specify Range or Amount
$18.90 / hour




Is this a JMU Only position?
No




Is this a grant-funded position?
Yes. This is a grant funded position and is contingent upon continued funding.




Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position?
No







Position Summary Information




General Information
The Gus Bus Program at JMU's Institute for Innovation in Health and Human Services (IIHHS) is an out of school learning program that supports the academic achievement of children in the local community by providing additional learning time and enrichment opportunities in after-school settings and on the Gus Bus mobile classroom vehicles. The Gus Bus staff visit local neighborhoods on the mobile classroom vehicles to provide enrichment, story time, activities, and book checkout for elementary-aged children. Additionally, the Gus Bus program coordinates after-school enrichment and school- and home-based tutoring for four Harrisonburg elementary schools through 21st Century Community Learning Center grants, as well as other locations using other grant funds.




Duties and Responsibilities
Program Specialists are responsible for assisting with planning and implementing after-school enrichment programming that aligns with VDOE 21st Century Community Learning Center grant proposals. This includes planning and teaching programs in school buildings or on the Gus Bus mobile classroom vehicle. Program Specialists participate in weekly Gus Bus team meetings. This position will include occasional participation in special program or community events. Program Specialists will maintain attendance records for programming.




Qualifications

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• Must be able to work evenings (Monday through Friday 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.) and occasional weekends.
  
• Knowledge of child development and best practices in early childhood education.
  
• Demonstrated ability to work with children.
  
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with children, youth, adults, agency professionals, school staff and community members.
  
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, access, and inclusion.
  
• Ability to excel at multi-tasking and taking initiative in an independent work environment.
  
• General computer skills required, with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
  
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
  
  
  
  
  
  Condition(s) of Employment
  This is a part-time wage position working an average of 29 hours per week over the course of a calendar year with no benefits.
  
  Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.
  
  E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Posting Detail Information
  
  
  
  
  Posting Date
  02/14/2023
  
  
  
  
  Beginning Review Date
  02/28/2023
  
  
  
  
  Closing Date
  
  
  
  
  
  Open Until Filled
  Yes
  
  
  
  
  Proposed Starting Date
  03/16/2022
  
  
  
  
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  We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.
  
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  Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
  https://joblink.jmu.edu/postings/13938
  
  
  
  
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