Healthy Schools Manager - Part-Time

Mesa Public Schools is an award-winning district and voted Best Place to Work in Mesa. With over 9,000 employees, we are the largest school district in Arizona. Families have sent generations of students through our schools, as we are the premier educational choice in Arizona.

OVERVIEW

To plan, implement and supervise age-appropriate activities for elementary school age children that will support their physical, social, language and emotional development.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School education
• Minimum two years experience working with groups of elementary students preferred
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification preferred
• Computer proficiency to include basic software applications (Word, Excel, etc)
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) with students, staff and parents
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with students, staff and parents; maintain confidentiality

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, implement and supervise age appropriate activities for elementary school age children to support their physical, social, language and emotional development
• Assist in the planning, coordinating, and implementation of special events and activities designed to promote the Healthy and Active school model
• Serve as a positive role model for the health and active school program
• Provide and maintain a safe environment and appropriate safety instruction; and make periodic safety checks of equipment and field areas
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere
• Relate positively to parents, staff and students
• Maintain playground activity board with current games and activities
• Monitor school announcements to promote a health and active school environment
• Assist classroom teachers with activity break ideas
• Assist in monitoring student input of activity data into school computers
• Maintain and monitor appropriate use and storage of equipment and materials
• Compile and distribute healthy and active information and materials to staff and community
• Attend school and/or district based training sessions
• Perform other duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities

SUPERVISION

Supervisor, Site Administrator

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION: The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or marital status.