JOB SUMMARY: (Part Time)
Follow all school-aged child care regulations and requirements to ensure that children receive appropriate child care in a safe and secure manner. 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. If unable to work both shifts, options to work one shift only may be available.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist in carrying out appropriate activities and experiences for children.
- Supervise and interact with all children at site individually and in small groups.
- Ensure children’s needs are met with respect and dignity.
- Ensure children receive required snack.
- Assist team leader in school/community activities.
- Establish ongoing and appropriate communication with school personnel, children, and parents.
- Interact with all children, parents and staff in an appropriate manner.
- Establish supportive relationships with parents, children, and school staff.
- Implement developmentally appropriate behavior management techniques and communicate limits in a positive manner.
- Communicate with program manager and team leader as necessary.
- Attend required staff meetings and training sessions.
- Assist team leader in meeting and implementing District policies/procedures.
- Other duties as assigned by team leader, program manager and/or Administration, including working at other sites as necessary.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma and passing score on the Para Pro exam (unless 60 college hours have been earned).
- Experience with school aged children.
- Prior experience in a school setting is preferred.
- Experience with educational applications (i.e., copying machine and computer skills) is desired.
- CPR/First Aid certificate.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Demonstrate organizational ability and attention to detail.
- Ability to provide assistance to the school community as necessary.
- Ability to work independently.
- Excellent human relation skills.
- Knowledge of office equipment (computers, copiers, fax machine, and related items).