JOB SUMMARY:

Ensure that all school-aged child care regulations and requirements at the site level are implemented. This is a part time, split shift position. Hours are approximately 2.5 hours in the morning prior to the start of school, and approximately 3 hours after the end of the school day.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Must work am and pm shifts.
2. Plan developmentally appropriate activities and experiences for children.
3. Supervise and support children at site.
4. Ensure that children’s needs are met with dignity and respect.
5. Assist Program Manager with supervision of site staff.
6. Complete all site-specific administrative duties.
7. Communicate with and provide support to parents and school staff at site.
8. Positively implement behavior expectations and set limits for children.
9. Use positive verbal and non-verbal communication with children to build trusting and positive relationships.
10. Develop lesson plans, newsletter, calendar, and other written materials for site, and distribute to parents and school principal.
11. Maintain documentation and other records of site activities.
12. Plan and implement at least one school/community event each year.
13. Interact with children individually and in small groups.
14. Encourage appropriate learning, social interaction, and participation among children.
15. Follow all District policies, regulations and procedures.
16. Attend required staff meetings and training sessions.
17. Assist program manager in meeting licensure requirements.
18. Collect fees and turn into Program Manager weekly.
19. Other duties as assigned by Administration, including working at other sites as necessary.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

1. Successful completion of (12) college semester hours, with at least six (6) of the hours in child-related courses and passing score on the Para Pro Exam (unless 60 college hours have been earned).
2. Experience with school aged children.
3. Prior experience in a school setting is preferred.
4. Experience with educational applications (i.e., copying machine and computer skills) is desired.
5. CPR/First Aid certificate.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Demonstrate organizational ability and attention to detail.
2. Ability to provide assistance to the school community as necessary.
3. Ability to work independently.
4. Excellent human relation skills.
5. Knowledge of office equipment (computers, copiers, fax machine, and related items).
6. Willing to successfully complete required ongoing training.
7. Knowledge of requirements of child abuse/neglect laws.

***The Northwest R-I School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Northwest R-I School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, genetics, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.